LUCKNOW, Sept. 4 -- Saying that fees should not be raised by institutions in the middle of an academic calendar, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday said the Raj Bhavan was ready to help students if they face such a situation. She also said there should be such a mechanism that prevents hike of even Re 1 in such a way.

Addressing the first convocation of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, the governor said, "Many poor families pay fees after selling property so that their children can study in medical institutes. Paying a higher fee may be difficult or it may not just be possible for them."

"If a family pays Rs.15 lakh once and next time you ask for Rs.20 lakh, can the family pay the increased amount? I have to ...