QAU Bans Charging Students for Refreshments During Seminars and Viva

ISLAMABAD: (Staff Reporter) – Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) has imposed a complete ban on charging BS, MPhil and PhD students for tea, refreshments, lunch or dinner during seminars, viva examinations and academic presentations.

According to an official notification issued by the university, the decision aims to eliminate the additional financial burden on students and promote a fair academic environment.

The notification states that students are not allowed to offer gifts, food or refreshments to teachers or members of evaluation committees, even on a voluntary basis. Faculty members and external examiners have also been instructed not to place any moral or financial pressure on students for such arrangements.

If refreshments are considered necessary during an academic event, the concerned department may use its own funds to provide tea and biscuits for external examiners.

The university has directed all deans and heads of departments to ensure strict implementation of the new policy. It warned that any violation of the orders will result in disciplinary action under the university’s rules.

The measure is intended to safeguard students from unnecessary expenses and reinforce transparency and professionalism in academic evaluations.