Mohali, Feb. 15 -- A day after hundreds of students staged a protest at CGC University, Jhanjeri, alleging that the institution was overcharging certain batches, the university management on Saturday denied any hike in tuition fees, stating that the recent unrest on campus was unrelated to the approved academic fee structure.

In an official statement issued to the media, the university clarified that there has been no increase in tuition or other academic charges. The administration maintained that the controversy arose from a fine imposed on a student for non-compliance with mandatory attendance requirements, in accordance with the institution's established rules and regulations.

Referring to the fee structure circulated by protesting ...