Principal P C Jain however, denies the hike. ``Discussions on hiking of fees is still going on. They will only be announced once both the staff council and the governing body approves of them.'' When asked about the fees which have been put in the prospectus, a copy of which is with TOI, Jain said there may have been some misprint. Jain did admit however, that fee hike is being contemplated due to the increase in seats, which has to be within the sanctioned funds this year. ``We have to manage with the funds available,'' he added.

Interestingly, the infrastructural changes that have been brought about in SRCC is thanks to the funds from the alumni, says the principal. Yet a head in the college is for infrastructure development fee -- for Rs 720, which is separate from the Rs 120 that is already charged for college development. The library security, which has been made airconditioned as well, fee has also been hiked from Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 this year, while using the AC reading room will cost students Rs 800 now, as opposed to Rs 500 last year.

Sources claim there is also a move to charge a separate fee for the Wi-Fi facility. If this happens, teachers say they will protest, as students who may not use the facilities, and may not even be able to afford them.