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Pune University Offers Major Relief: Mess Price Hike Canceled, Exam Fees Waived for Drought-Affected Students
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News18•27-09-2026, 12:06
Pune University Offers Major Relief: Mess Price Hike Canceled, Exam Fees Waived for Drought-Affected Students
- •Savitribai Phule Pune University has announced two significant decisions to benefit students.
- •The proposed Rs 10 mess price hike has been immediately canceled by the university.
- •A special committee, chaired by Dr. Jyotsna Ekbote, will ensure the quality of student meals.
- •Students from drought-declared talukas in Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik districts will have their upcoming examination fees waived.
- •The examination fee waiver process will be implemented as per the state government's policy.
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Savitribai Phule Pune University canceled a proposed Rs 10 mess price hike with immediate effect and decided to waive upcoming examination fees for students from drought-declared talukas.
Students coming from drought-declared talukas in Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik districts will be completely exempted from upcoming examination fees.
A special committee under the chairmanship of Dr. Jyotsna Ekbote has been formed to ensure the quality of student meals, with Sangeeta Jagtap serving as a member.
