Reports of some educational institutions in Manipur overcharging students for Class 10 examination form fill-up beyond the fee structure fixed by the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) have evoked concern among the Manipur Semgat Sagatpa Lup (MASSAL). Warning schools to immediately stop the practice, MASSAL stated that people across Manipur are already facing severe financial hardships owing to the ongoing crisis in the state, and additional burden imposed by schools could further worsen their situation.
In a press statement, Chandam Mongyamba, convenor of the MASSAL Student Wing, said that educational institutions must not commercialise education by selling books, notebooks and uniforms to students at inflated rates. He urged schools to discontinue such practices starting from the academic session of 2026. The student wing also issued a warning to OCs, AOCs, SIs and invigilators of examination centres, urging them not to encourage or facilitate unfair means during examinations. MASSAL further stated that it would closely monitor the situation and take further steps if required to safeguard the interests of students and parents.
