ABVP Goa

The tragic loss of a 17-year-old aspirant from Curtorim is not just heartbreaking — it is a damning indictment of the NTA’s careless and insensitive handling of students’ futures.

While the NTA hurriedly announces revised schedules, it cannot wash its hands of the immense mental trauma caused by its repeated “trial-and-error” approach. Students are not statistics, and examinations cannot be treated like experiments.

ABVP Goa strongly condemns this gross institutional negligence and demands that the NTA accept full responsibility for pushing students to unbearable distress. A postponed exam date may solve administrative inconvenience, but it cannot bring back a life lost to systemic failure.

| Extensive coverage by daily newspapers across Goa brought the issue of arbitrary Higher Secondary prospectus fees into sharp public focus. Consistent efforts by ABVP Goa ensured that student concerns were highlighted prominently in the media.

ABVP Goa’s determined stand has led to a significant step towards ensuring fairness in the education system across Goa. Following consistent demands against arbitrary and excessive prospectus fees, the Education Department has issued a directive capping the price at ₹100, bringing much-needed relief to students and parents.

This decision, formalized through a notice by the Director of Education, reflects the strong impact of ABVP’s intervention on student-centric issues. ABVP Goa has welcomed this move as a progressive step towards transparency, uniformity, and affordability in the admission process.

ABVP has also affirmed that it will actively pursue the refund of excess amounts collected earlier from students, ensuring complete justice and accountability. Such outcomes reaffirm the organization’s commitment to safeguarding student interests and driving constructive change in the education system.

A delegation of ABVP Goa submitted a formal representation to the Education Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, highlighting the issue of arbitrary prospectus fees charged by higher secondary institutions. The delegation emphasized the need for immediate intervention to address the financial burden imposed on students due to inconsistent and excessive charges.

Taking cognizance of the matter, the Hon’ble Education Minister assured that necessary directions would be issued to the Education Department to take appropriate and timely action. This assurance reflects a positive step towards ensuring transparency and fairness in the admission process.

ABVP remains committed to advocating for student rights and ensuring an equitable education system that prioritizes accessibility and accountability.