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Punjabi University Reverses Fee Hike, 2026-27 Session to Retain Old Fees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 08:33 AM
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Punjabi University in Patiala announced it will withdraw the recent fee increase, keeping tuition fees unchanged for the 2026‑27 academic session.
Patiala's Punjabi University has issued a notice that the fee hike announced earlier will be completely withdrawn. The university administration confirmed that the tuition structure for the 2026-27 academic session will revert to the rates that were in force before the proposed increase.
The decision was taken to alleviate financial pressure on students and their families, who had expressed concerns over the affordability of higher education. Officials said the reversal will be reflected in the fee schedule released to prospective and current students.
No further changes to the fee structure have been announced for upcoming sessions, and the university will continue to monitor the financial climate before considering any future adjustments.
The decision was taken to alleviate financial pressure on students and their families, who had expressed concerns over the affordability of higher education. Officials said the reversal will be reflected in the fee schedule released to prospective and current students.
No further changes to the fee structure have been announced for upcoming sessions, and the university will continue to monitor the financial climate before considering any future adjustments.