**DAVV Announces 10% Hike in Examination Fees for UG and PG Courses**
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a move that has surprised many students, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) has announced a 10 percent increase in examination fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This decision comes after receiving the green light from the Executive Council.
The revised fee structure will be implemented from the upcoming exams, resulting in an additional burden of Rs 80 to Rs 120 per student. Approximately three lakh students appear for DAVV exams annually, and the fee hike is expected to generate an additional revenue of around Rs 3 crore for the university.
The last revision of exam fees was made four years ago, while the administration had refrained from making any changes during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
### Reason Behind the Fee Hike
The decision to raise exam fees follows a decline in the university’s revenue. With the establishment of Khargone University in 2024, nearly 80 affiliated colleges and about 80,000 students shifted out of DAVV’s jurisdiction, causing a significant dip in income.
To address this shortfall, officials have indicated that an annual increase of 8–10 percent in exam fees will now be proposed to the Executive Council going forward.
### Exam Schedule and Fee Collection
Each academic year, DAVV conducts over 800 exams, including regular, supplementary, and ATKT (Allowed To Keep Terms) exams. Undergraduate exams for courses like BA, BCom, BSc, BHSc, BJMC, and BSW are held annually between April and June. Postgraduate semester exams for MA, MCom, MSc, MSW, and MBA take place in December and May.
Currently, the university earns nearly Rs 15 crore per year from exam fees. With the latest hike, all exams scheduled from October 2025 onward will be conducted under the new fee structure.
### Statement from Exam Controller
Exam Controller Prof. Ashesh Tiwari stated, “The exam fee has been revised after four years. Due to financial constraints, the Executive Council has decided to increase exam fees by around 10 percent every year going forward.”
Students and affiliated colleges are advised to take note of the new fee structure and prepare accordingly for the upcoming examination sessions.
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