The Government of Rajasthan has issued a stern warning to private medical colleges that are charging inflated fees under a so-called 15% “management quota” a quota not approved by the State’s Fee Regulatory Committee. The directive mandates adherence to the approved fee schedule, and if any excess fee has been collected, it must be refunded with 12% annual interest.
What led to this action?
- The Department of Medical Education, Rajasthan discovered that certain private medical institutions advertised 15% of their MBBS seats as management quota on the NEET UG 2025 counselling portal and were demanding higher fees.
- These seats and the higher fee structure had not been approved by the state-level Fee Regulatory Committee, constituted in compliance with the Supreme Court of India’s 2003 verdict in Islamic Academy of Education vs State of Karnataka.
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Key Directives Issued
The Rajasthan government has issued a detailed seven-point directive to all private medical, dental and allied institutes in the state. Some of the major points include:
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- Only fees approved by the State Fee Regulatory Committee may be charged. Any deviation is prohibited.
- If an institution has collected excess fees, it must refund the additional amount to the student, with 12% annual interest from the date of collection.
- Failure to comply may lead to termination of affiliation with entities such as the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) and Marwar Medical & Health University (MMU).
- The government also reserves the right to recover amounts from the institute’s movable and immovable property and shift students to other colleges if affiliation is cancelled.
- The Department of Medical Education will recommend punitive action to the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Dental Council of India (DCI) in case of non-compliance.
Why this matters
Private medical education in India is highly competitive and expensive. Quotas like “management quota” often carry additional fees beyond the regular approved fee structure, which raises transparency and fairness concerns. By issuing this directive, the Rajasthan government aims to:
- Protect students from unauthorised fee hikes
- Ensure uniformity in the fee structure as regulated by the state
- Reinforce the regulatory oversight of private medical colleges
- Prevent exploitation of aspirants and ensure equitable access to medical education
What students and parents should take note of
- Verify whether the college’s fee structure is approved by the state Fee Regulatory Committee.
- Ask for clear documentation showing any quota classification (e.g., “management quota”) is legitimately sanctioned.
- If you find that a college has charged more than the approved fee, you may seek refund with 12% interest as stipulated.
- Keep a record of all payments, admission communications, and fee schedules these will help in any complaint or review.
- Confirm the college’s affiliation status with RUHS or MMU and ensure there are no ongoing notices of termination.
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