Pandemic pushes colleges into dire straits
The Hindu
Financial stress has compelled managements to either slash fees, abandon planned hikes or permit students to pay them in instalments.
Two years of COVID-19-induced economic downturn have taken a toll on the education sector in Kerala. Besides facing a virtual freeze on funding, colleges have also been feeling the pinch of the financial stress that is prevalent in the society. The worrying circumstance has compelled the managements to either slash fees, abandon planned hikes or permit students to pay them in instalments.More Related News
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