IIT Kharagpur Research Scholars Ask for an Extension for Fee Payment Deadline

IIT Kharagpur research scholars have put down a letter to the Dean of the institute requesting a month extension to pay the fees. The scholars were informed 10 days before the deadline which is making it hard for the students to arrange the amount on such a short notice period. 

IIT Kharagpur Dean Dr. Somesh Kumar stated that students often seek extensions which is normal in this situation. Adding further to the statement, he said that there is nothing to make a big deal out of it, where the institution has always considered students' hardships and allows sufficient leeways. 

Also read: IIT-Kharagpur: Researchers Develop Drone-based Mobile Telecom Hubs For Emergencies

However, the scholars have revealed that there is no confirmed announcement on approving the extension. Researchers have criticized in the letter that the institution has not called them back to the campus despite the leisure of lockdown norms in the country. 

Previously the scholars have initiated an online campaign on the same topic that disclosed the information of not communicating with students about their return for the approaching semester and lacking in the function of the administrative department. 

The scholars revealed that the institution is charging for the gymkhana, labs, and other excesses on campus. The fees structures are mentioned below:

Scholars have asked the institution to withdraw the gymkhana, laboratory, and other amenities charges since most of them were not even staying on the campus. Since September the campus has been evacuated and students have been sent back to their homes for the Covid-19 situation. 

Also Read: IIT Kharagpur Launched Calendar on ‘Indian Knowledge System’ to Revive Interest in Ideology; Check Details Here