Lucknow University affiliated colleges teachers oppose revised fee structure for 2026-27 session

The Lucknow University Affiliated Colleges Teachers’ Association (LUACTA) on September 28, 2026, expressed strong opposition to the revised fee structure introduced by Lucknow University for its affiliated colleges for the 2026-27 academic session. LUACTA has urged the university administration to withdraw what it termed ‘unjustified charges,’ arguing that these revisions will impose an additional financial burden on both students and the affiliated colleges.

The university’s revised fee structure, which was approved by its Finance Committee and Executive Council, includes several new fee components. This move has led to an increase in the total amount payable by BA first semester students, from Rs 1,750 to Rs 2,000, while fees for BSc and BCom first semester programmes have been reduced by Rs 150, from Rs 2,250 to Rs 2,100.

Objections to New Fee Components

LUACTA submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor, raising specific objections to several proposed fees. The association questioned a separate registration fee of Rs 250 per semester, noting that students already pay charges related to the Lucknow University Registration Number (LURN) and enrolment. Similarly, an alumni fee of Rs 100 per semester was opposed, with LUACTA arguing that students are already integrated into their respective colleges’ alumni systems.

Further objections were raised regarding a proposed Rs 100 practical examination fee and a Rs 300 internship charge, as colleges already incur expenses for these activities. LUACTA also opposed a Rs 100 marksheet fee and a Rs 50 per semester sports fee, citing the cumulative financial strain on affiliated colleges and their students. Manoj Pandey from LUACTA stated, “The revised fees will put an additional burden on students and affiliated colleges. We have requested the university to reconsider the charges and withdraw the fees that are not justified. If the decision is not reviewed, the association will be forced to launch an agitation.”

Revised Fee Structure Details

The revised fee structure for the 2026-27 academic session was officially notified by Registrar Dr Bhawana Mishra. For BA first semester students, the total amount payable has increased to Rs 2,000, up from the previous Rs 1,750. This new structure incorporates semester registration, sports, marksheet, Rover Rangers, practical, processing, and annual alumni fees, in addition to the existing enrolment fee. Previously, BA students paid Rs 1,250 as an examination fee and Rs 500 as an enrolment fee.

Students admitted to the second semester of BA will now pay Rs 1,400. While BSc and BCom first semester fees saw a reduction, other programmes experienced significant increases. The five-year integrated LLB programme fee rose from Rs 25,500 to Rs 46,830, and the self-financed MCom programme fee was also revised upward. Students opting for the Minor Degree Programme proposed by the Faculty of Arts will incur an additional Rs 1,000 registration fee. University spokesperson Professor Mukul Srivastava confirmed that the fee revision proposal was cleared by the Executive Council in April and details were uploaded on the university website.

University Justification and Prior Protests

The university administration has cited financial constraints as a primary reason for the fee changes, stating that Lucknow University was struggling to pay its teaching faculty and needed to generate its own budget. Registrar Prof. Bhavana Mishra questioned how the university should generate its budget, noting that private universities like BBD are able to generate income. The university has also introduced around 20 new programmes.

This is not the first instance of fee-related protests at Lucknow University. Protests against fee hikes have been ongoing for nearly three weeks, escalating into an indefinite protest with FIRs filed against eight students. Previously, the Samajwadi Chhatrasabha staged a sit-in protest against a one-time registration fee of Rs 100 for admission in LU affiliated degree colleges. This fee is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to nearly 550 affiliated colleges across five districts (Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Rae Bareli), with the exception of autonomous institutions like National PG College. University spokesperson Durgesh Srivastava explained that the Rs 100 registration fee helps ascertain how many candidates seek admission and track them. The LURN (Lucknow University Registration Number) also requires a Rs 100 fee at the time of registration.

High Court Intervention on Previous Fee Hike

Separately, the Allahabad High Court has sought a reply from Lucknow University regarding a plea filed by 16 private colleges challenging an enhancement of enrolment and examination fees for self-finance courses for the 2021-22 academic session. These colleges were transferred from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, to Lucknow University for that academic year. The High Court bench of Justices Attau Rahman Masoodi and Narendra Kumar Johari ruled that fees charged for the 2021-2022 academic session will be subject to the outcome of the case.

Senior Advocate Asit Chaturvedi, representing the colleges, contended that the university did not obtain mandatory state government approval for the fee increase, as required by Section 52 of the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973. Students have also alleged an additional Rs 1,000 fee in M.A. Public Administration. The university’s hostel policy includes a 7.5% annual enhancement in room rent for upkeep, and a fine of Rs 25 per day for non-payment of hostel fees by the due date, with loss of seat if not paid within 15 days.

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