India's top univs, eminent colleges in state keen to set up pvt varsities: Min

TOP private universities in the country and some well-known colleges in Kerala have expressed keen interest to establish private universities in the state, according to Higher Education Minister R Bindu.

- ANU KURUVILLA @Kochi

A day after the state cabinet cleared the entry of private universities into the state, Bindu told TNIE that the government decision is aimed at curbing the flow of students from Kerala to private universities in other states paying exorbitant fees.

While the draft bill gives the freedom to fix fees for the private universities, there are stipulations to ensure enrollments for students from SC/ST community, she said.