What is the Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) in Maharashtra?

The Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) is the government body responsible for regulating and approving fee revisions for private colleges offering professional courses in the state of Maharashtra.

How many private colleges in Maharashtra missed the deadline to submit fee hike proposals?

According to the article, over 50% of private unaided institutions offering professional courses in Maharashtra are yet to submit their fee revision proposals to the FRA, even as the October 31 deadline has passed.

Why did some colleges claim they were unable to submit proposals on time?

Some colleges claimed they were unable to process the fee revision proposals due to ongoing exams and the Diwali vacation period.

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Colleges Scramble to Submit Fee Hike Proposals Before Deadline

2 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Over 50% of private colleges in Maharashtra missed the Oct 31 deadline to submit fee revision proposals
FRA issued multiple warnings but refused to grant extensions this year
700 colleges opted not to increase fees, while over 1,000 applied for hikes

Colleges Scramble to Submit Fee Hike Proposals Before Deadline

In the lead-up to the 2026-27 academic year, Maharashtra's private colleges offering professional courses have found themselves in a race against the clock to submit their fee revision proposals to the state's Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA). As of November 2, 2025, over 50% of these institutions are yet to meet the October 31 deadline, citing exams and the Diwali vacation as reasons for the delay.