CONTEXT
Many of the students being the first generation learners of their family had to be motivated to continue
with their higher studies. But being located in a very remote area and financial difficulties of the families
many students dropped out of the college. To solve this issue, The Management of the college thought
of providing education to the weaker section of the society by inculcating Instalment facility as a helping
hand. To ensure that students do not discontinue their education due to lack of financial support, the
trust and management decided to support them financially by giving a freedom to pay at their
convenience. The Principal and the Management decided to help the students through Installment
Facility.
PRACTICE
As a practice, the office staff collects only 25 fees of the total amount from whatever stream the student
may be. The student gets admission only on the payment of this amount. The remaining amount can be
paid by the students in 4 equal or unequal installments throughout the year. Proper records are
maintained and follow ups are done by the non teaching staff.
EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS
After the introduction of Installment Facility, it was noted that those students who had dropped out due
to financial crises took admissions even after academic gaps. Because of this facility, nearby localities
students took admission in large number in the college. It was also found that every year the number of
students kept on increasing which reached to 1080 in 201819. As per this decision every academic year,
the number of girl students is also constantly increasing
PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
Due to installment facility given to all the students, it was found that even
financially good students do not pay the remaining fees taking undue advantage. Several reminders had
to be given to pay the remaining amount. The genuine cases were considered and they turned to be bad
debts. Also at the beginning of the college it becomes difficult to meet the college expenses out of the
amount collected as down payment from the students.