KEAM 2024: CEE Kerala Revises MBBS Fee Structure at P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences

The Government of Kerala has announced a revised fee structure for MBBS courses at the P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, located in Vaniyamkulam, Palakkad, for the academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21. This decision follows a series of judgments from the Hon'ble High Court in multiple writ petitions and orders from the Fee Regulatory Committee for Medical Education in Kerala.

Background of the Decision

The revision process began with a common judgment on 15th December 2023 in W.P (C) Nos. 27019/21, 27022/21, 4732/22, and 33757/23, where the Hon'ble High Court directed a review of fees charged by the P K Das Institute. The Fee Regulatory Committee, which had originally set the fees, revisited and reassessed the structure, leading to a new order that adjusts fees for two specific academic years.

The revised fees take into account the court's direction, including an instruction to refund any excess amounts previously collected from students and to balance any due fees with the revised structure.

P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences Revised Fee Structure

The revised fees for MBBS courses for students admitted under the General Quota (85%) are as follows:

The revised fees represent a reduction in the financial burden on students and their families.

Implementation of the Revised Fee Structure

• Refund of Excess Fees: Any fees collected beyond the revised structure will be refunded to students. The Medical College is tasked with returning these funds to the eligible students.

• Fees for SC/ST/OEC Students: Special provisions have been made for students from SC/ST/OEC categories. Any additional fees sanctioned by the Director of SC/ST Development Department will be granted to the colleges as per the Fee Regulatory Committee’s rates.

• Compliance with Court Order: The government order aligns with the High Court’s judgment, ensuring that the fees comply with the law and that students are not unfairly charged.

The Fee Regulatory Committee’s decision reflects a commitment to fair and equitable access to medical education in Kerala. The government has reaffirmed its support for students and compliance with judicial directives, making this a significant move towards a regulated and transparent fee structure in professional education.