The students of ABES Engineering College in Ghaziabad have asserted that the authorities are not allowing those who haven’t paid the fees to attend the online classes. The students of the engineering college are continuously demanding that the fees of the current semester be reduced amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Students comments over semester fee payment
“I have sent multiple emails to the accounts department of the college asking for the detailed description of the amount of the fees which should include all charges but they are not providing anything. They are just demanding an amount of Rs. 1,30,000 with any description of the amount,” mentioned a fourth-year student.
“We are ready to pay the fees but at least give us detailed structure fees–tuition fee, library charges, book bank charges, and other charges,” the student added.
“If fee reduction is not possible, then at least give us more time or allow us to pay in installments,” said another student.
“We are being charged for most of the facilities which we are not using and will not use for the upcoming months. The college officials are forcing us to pay the fees otherwise they will not register us for the current semester,” a student said.
Response from the college
The students were asked to pay the fees by July 31, 2020. According to the notification issued by the college, the new session started on August 4, 2020.
“You all are required to register yourself through student’s login at College ERP on 4th and 5th August 2020. The virtual teaching-learning will start from 5th August 2020 immediately after your online registration,” the college notification stated.
According to a mail from the college admin, approximately 34 students haven’t paid the fees yet.
“Before clearing dues, the registration portal will not be open and you will be unable to register. The faculty will be unable to mark your attendance in spite of you attending classes,” the mail notified.
Demands of ABES College Students
- All the students should be allowed to attend their online classes regardless of their fee payment.
- Students are asking the college to show the fee structure clearly.
- Students are seeking the college to give a reduction in fees.
- If the reduction is not possible, then they should be allowed to pay the fees in installments.