
Date
January 15, 2026
As universities expand across campuses, operational variation naturally increases. Different campuses may apply slightly different eligibility criteria, structure fee heads differently, configure installment timelines independently, approve scholarships under varied thresholds, and handle reconciliation through separate workflows.
While local customization may seem efficient, over time it creates reporting inconsistencies, revenue forecasting distortion, admission benchmarking challenges, compliance exposure, and accreditation complications. Institutional identity weakens when policies vary significantly across campuses.
Some institutions attempt to standardize through policy circulars, manual SOP documentation, central oversight committees, and periodic audits. However, if campuses operate on separate systems, policy enforcement depends on human compliance, exceptions increase over time, reporting remains inconsistent, and reconciliation continues. Standardization must be system-driven, not memo-driven.