AIDSO opposes 50% hike in PU examination fees
The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) is protesting a 50% increase in pre-university examination fees in India. The group argues the hike places an unfair financial burden on students from low-income families.
Why it matters
This reflects broader tensions regarding the affordability and accessibility of public education in India amidst rising living costs.
The All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) has opposed the State government’s decision to increase various examination-related fees for pre-university (PU) courses by 50%, describing the move as anti-student.
In a statement issued on Sunday, AIDSO district secretary Venkatesh Devadurga said the fee hike would add to the financial burden on students, particularly those from poor, farming, and working-class families already facing economic difficulties.
According to AIDSO, the examination fee for II PU students has been increased from ₹400 to ₹600 from the 2026-27 academic year. The fee for appearing in one subject has been raised from ₹140 to ₹210, for two subjects from ₹270 to ₹405, and for three or more subjects from ₹400 to ₹600.
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