KOLKATA: Presidency University has decided to waive the application fee for the candidates seeking to find a seat in the premier institute. After the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board slashed the entrance test, sources on the JEE Board indicated that fresh applications are likely to be sought and even those who had failed to apply earlier will find an opportunity to do so.
“Due to the pandemic, like in the 2020-2021 session, we have decided that the admission fees will be waived for the new admission season,” said a higher education department official.
The JEE Board officials said the fee, which has been collected for the entrance examination, will be refunded to applicants. “The criteria for admissions will be fixed by the university authorities and a notice will be issued,” said the JEE board official.
In the meeting with VCs, education minister Bratya Basu had instructed that varsities should waive the application fee since several families are facing a financial crunch at present. No admission test or any kind of screening can be held during this pandemic as well.
