Private universities lead in fee-related complaints in India, with over 4,250 issues resolved and refunds of Rs 25.5 crore in the past five years, according to UGC's Fee Nivaran Cell. Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan are the top states with the highest number of complaints.
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