State Fee Committees
Each state has an Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee. Examples: Karnataka (KEA), Tamil Nadu (TNFRC), Maharashtra (FRA), Andhra Pradesh (AFRC). Colleges submit proposed fees annually; committees review and approve a ceiling.
What gets reviewed
- Land cost + infrastructure depreciation
- Faculty salaries
- Lab equipment + library
- Student amenities + utilities
- Reasonable surplus (typically 10-15%)
Public disclosure
Approved management quota fee tables are published annually on state regulator websites. Karnataka KEA publishes branch-wise tables with three columns: government quota, COMEDK quota, management quota.
Red flags
- Fee above approved ceiling — illegal. Verify against state regulator''s published table.
- Cash demand — capitation fees are illegal under Capitation Fee Act.
- Demand for "donation" — illegal.
- Fees not in writing — refuse. Always demand fee receipt with college''s seal.
What to verify before paying
- Get the college''s approved fee letter from state regulator (most colleges share on request, or download from KEA/TNFRC/FRA portal).
- Cross-check the management quota fee for your branch + year against the state-approved table.
- Pay only via bank channels (NEFT/RTGS/cheque) with proper receipt.