SGSITS Students Protest Sharp Fee Hike; Semester Cost Crosses Rs 1 Lakh
By TINA KHATRI
Indore, Madhya Pradesh | April 10, 2026
Indore: Students of Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS) staged a protest on campus on Friday against a steep increase in fees, alleging that the cost of technical education at the government-aided institute has more than doubled in the past three years.
A large number of students gathered inside the campus, raising slogans and demanding an immediate rollback of the revised fee structure. The protest remained peaceful, with students sitting in groups and highlighting the financial burden on families.
Fee Hike Over Three Years
| Session | Semester Fee | First Sem (Total) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ~₹49,400 | ~₹56,650 |
| 2024–25 | ~₹57,675 | ~₹63,925 |
| 2025–26 (Current) | ₹1,05,000+ | ~₹1,07,175 |
*Data shared by students and institute documents.
Break-up of Revised Fee Structure
The sharp increase is primarily attributed to changes in key components of the fee:
- Tuition Fee: Increased from about ₹33,500 to ₹50,000 per semester.
- Miscellaneous/Institutional Charges: Rose from ~₹11,875 in 2023 to a staggering ₹51,900 for the 2025–26 session.
- Other Components: Exam fees, development charges, and university-related fees have also seen upward revisions.
Accessibility Concerns
Protesting students stated that the hike affects multiple B.Tech branches, making education increasingly unaffordable. They argued that SGSITS, being a government-aided institute, should maintain reasonable fee levels and ensure accessibility for middle-class families.
The Institute's Stance
Institute sources indicated that the fee revision was necessitated by declining government funding, which has compelled the college to rely more on student fees to meet operational, infrastructure, and maintenance expenses.