Govt scraps sponsorship quota for UB

Under the quota system, which has already kicked in, government has published the number of students it is willing to sponsor during the 2016/17 financial year, specifying courses and institutions. Education authorities say the review was done to align training with market needs as well as budgetary needs.

However, out of the list of institutions for the quota, the UB student body had protested the move, alleging lack of consultation by the ministry with learners, parents and other stakeholders.