u/SofiaMathew

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Dear St Broseph,

I am Sofia Mathew, a student from St Joseph's University, Bengaluru. I am reaching out to bring to your attention a significant financial burden currently being imposed on the students regarding our convocation and degree completion certificates.

The university recently released an official notification (Ref: SJU/Exam/343/25-26, dated 24.06.2026) extending the last date for fee payment. According to the document, students are being charged an exorbitant total fee of ₹4,500/-.

Fee Breakdown:

Convocation Certificate Fee: ₹3,000/-

Certificates Fee (Degree Completion Certificates):₹1,500/-

This mandate affects multiple batches, including:

* 2023 Batch UG students

* 2024 Batch PG students

* 2025 Honours Batch students

Charging ₹4,500 just to receive mandatory graduation certificates is an unreasonable financial strain on thousands of students and their families.

I have attached the official university notification for your reference.

We would deeply appreciate your advice, guidance, or intervention through the St Broseph Army network to help us raise this issue collectively with the university management.

Thank you for your time and continued support for student issues in Bengaluru.

Regards,

Sofia Mathew

St Joseph's University, Bengaluru