Section 9 of The Afrc Act 2007 — Factors
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
- (1)Having regard to,
- (i)the location of the private unaided professional educational institution;
- (ii)the nature of the professional course;
- (iii)the cost of land and building;
- (iv)the available infrastructure, teaching, non-teaching staff and equipments;
- (v)the expenditure on administration and maintenance;
- (vi)a reasonable surplus required for growth and development of the professional institution;
- (vii)any other relevant factor, the Committee shall determine, in the manner prescribed, the fee to be charged by a private unaided professional educational institution.
- (2)The Committee shall give an opportunity of being heard to the private unaided professional educational institution before fixing the fee: Provided that no such fee shall be fixed by the Committee which may amount to profiteering or commercialisation of education.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- The Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee determines the fees to be charged by private unaided professional educational institutions.
- When fixing the fees, the Committee must consider location, nature of the course, cost of land and building, staff salaries, available infrastructure, administrative expenses, and a reasonable surplus for growth.
- The Committee must give the institution an opportunity of being heard before determining the fee.
- Any fee determined by the Committee must not be for profiteering or the commercialization of education.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What factors does the Committee consider when determining fees under Section 9?
The Committee considers location, course nature, cost of land/building, infrastructure, teaching and non-teaching staff, administration costs, and surplus for growth.
2. Does a college get to present its case before fees are set under Section 9?
Yes, Section 9(2) mandates that the Committee must give the institution an opportunity of being heard before determining the fee.
3. Can a private professional college charge extra fees for profit under Section 9?
No, Section 9(2) states that any fee determined by the Committee shall not be for profiteering or the commercialization of education.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 9 of the Act, which of the following is NOT a factor the Committee must consider when determining the fee for a private professional institution?
Q2.Under Section 9 of the Act, what must the Committee do before finalizing any fee structure for a private professional college?
Q3.Under Section 9 of the Act, the tuition fees determined by the Committee are legally prohibited from being used for which purpose?
Q4.Under Section 9 of the Act, what kind of surplus is a private unaided professional institution allowed to include in its fee structure?