YES. Why only Calcutta, most institutes in the country take money in exchange of seats.

Kshama Agarwal
MCKVIE, Howrah.

No. It is a one-off case. Merit is the sole yardstick for admission.

PRITHA GHOSH
Calcutta

Yes. Seats for money is prevalent in all major colleges in Calcutta.

AAHELI MUKHERJEE
Calcutta

Yes. Many colleges charge money when students fail to do well in admission tests.

RAHUL GANGULY
Calcutta

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