The proposal to increase engineering college fees from ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh has been delayed due to concerns from officials. Some colleges suggested the hike, but authorities questioned the rationale behind such significant increases and raised concerns about future hikes.
With many colleges generating large revenues, officials warned that the fee increases could burden students and government reimbursement schemes. The Education Secretary stated that any increase would be capped at 30%, and the fee structure would be reviewed in subsequent meetings.