A demoralised lot
Rohan Mehta
THE TUSSLE continues in Karnataka over the percentage of seats to be allocated through CET (by the Government) and by the management (this includes seats to be allocated through COMED) in professional colleges. The Government is insisting on a 75-25 ratio in its favour while the college managements are sticking to 50-50. The colleges have threatened to approach the Supreme Court if forced to obey by the Government while the latter will be accused of sacrificing the interests of meritorious students if it agrees to the 50-50 ratio.
As a result, the morale of the students has taken a beating. Rohan Mehta and his friend Karan Ishwar, who have secured rank 527 and 525 respectively, are frustrated with the "political gimmick." "Issues as serious as this should have been resolved at an earlier date," they say. Deepa, a victim of the revised fee structure, states that her future is at the mercy of the Government. She cannot afford a payment medical seat and has to settle for an engineering seat though her dream is to become a doctor.
Merina Pradhan, who secured rank 221 in medicine, said a "ransom" is being demanded as fees in the name of professional education. She wants fees reduced so that the middle class can afford the education.
Veenitha, who secured rank 949 in engineering, emphasises on 75:25 seat structure. She says that since her father is a government employee, she should benefit for the services rendered by him.
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