Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Maharashtra CET Cell Launches Fee Complaint System
The Maharashtra government created a new system to help students who think their colleges are charging too much money.
Students can now report colleges that are charging more than the set fees for their courses.
However, some parents worry that this system won't really help because colleges often charge extra for things like hostels and meals, which aren't regulated.
The new system only looks at tuition fees, so it may not solve the problem of high overall costs for students.
To file a complaint, students need to provide evidence like receipts and notices, either online or by phone.
Maharashtra CET Cell launched a grievance system for students to report colleges charging excess fees.
The system aims to address complaints about colleges charging fees above the government-approved rates for professional courses.
Parents and students express concerns about the system's effectiveness.
Colleges allegedly charge extra fees under unofficial heads, which are not regulated.
Complaints can be submitted online or via helpline, requiring supporting documents.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, students and parents.
- What
- Maharashtra CET Cell launched a grievance redressal system for fee complaints.
- When
- Last week
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To address complaints of colleges charging excess fees.
Students and Parents
CET Cell
Effectiveness of the System
Students and Parents
The grievance system may not be effective since it addresses only tuition fees while other components are unregulated.
CET Cell
The CET Cell aims to bring transparency by addressing complaints.
- System Purpose
- Grievance redressal for excess college fees
- Initiating Body
- Maharashtra CET Cell
- Target Audience
- Students and Parents
- Complaint Submission
- Online portal or helpline (7700919894)
- Complaint Requirements
- Fee receipts, notices, and student details
- Courses Affected
- Professional courses (Medicine, Engineering, etc.)