The Karnataka Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC) has issued an official notice warning medical colleges against collecting unauthorised fees from students during UG and PG admissions for the 2026-27 academic session.
According to the notice dated May 19, 2026, the committee received complaints that some private medical colleges were demanding additional university fees from students even after the amount had already been paid through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) during counselling and allotment.
The notice clarified that the university fee collected by KEA is directly remitted to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), and therefore colleges cannot demand the same fee again from students.
Colleges Also Accused of Collecting Caution Deposits
The committee further stated that certain colleges were allegedly collecting caution money deposits and other miscellaneous fees that are not permitted under the consensual agreement signed between the Karnataka government and private medical colleges.
As per the notice, colleges are allowed to collect only:
- Skill Lab Fee: ₹30,000
- Miscellaneous Fee: ₹15,000
Any fee beyond these approved charges may be considered unauthorised.
Students Asked to Report Illegal Fee Demands
The Admission Overseeing Committee has urged students and parents to immediately report any institution demanding extra university fees, caution deposits, or other unapproved charges.
Students facing such issues can approach the committee for redressal using the following contact details:
Admission Overseeing Committee (AOC), Karnataka
KEA Building, 18th Cross, Sampige Road,
Bengaluru – 560012
Phone: 080-23466844
Email: aoc.kea@gmail.com
The notice was signed by Justice Ramachandra D. Huddar, Chairman of the Admission Overseeing Committee.
Why This Matters for NEET Counselling Aspirants
This development is important for NEET UG and PG aspirants participating in Karnataka medical counselling. Many students and parents often face confusion regarding college fee structures during admission rounds.
The latest directive aims to ensure transparency in admissions and protect students from illegal fee collection practices during the counselling process.
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