Faridkot varsity V-C warns principals against charging extra fee from students

ORDER COMES AFTER GIAN SAGAR MEDICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS COMPLAINED TO THE VC THAT COLLEGES WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN SHIFTED WERE SEEKING EXTRA CHARGES FROM THEM

: Baba Farid University of Health Sciences vice-chancellor on Saturday asked principals of all medical, dental and nursing colleges to refrain from charging extra fee from the shifted Gian Sagar Medical College students for the current year.

Faridkot varsity vice-chancellor Dr Raj Bahadur said the warning was issued after the students complained of colleges, where they have been shifted, seeking extra charges from them.

“The shifting was a damage control move where the state government wished to address agony of students without extra charges of any sort,” said the vicechancellor.

He added that the colleges should also refrain from charging any extra fee or security from the students who are doing internships.

The vice-chancellor stated: “If we follow the instructions of the Punjab and Haryana high court, we shall be able to avoid further litigation as it will apparently amount to contempt of court.”

COUNSELLING FOR 2008-11 BATCHES ON JUNE 23

The university has said special counselling of 83 MBBS, dental and nursing students, of 2008-11 batches of Gian Sagar Medical College will be held on June 23.

During the first day of counselling for 2012-16 batches, it came to the fore that many students from 2008-2011 batches still haven’t attained their degrees. An official said applicants will have to appear in person for credentials and documents verification at Faridkot’s GGS Medical College.