The book explicates the nature, dimensions, significance, system and procedures and rationale of Indian universities and intends to introduce costing approach in education sector. It presents a clear and concise picture of income v/s expenditure for a functional set up and assists in systematic approach for deciding the fee structure and other financial activities. Activity Based Costing, which can be a powerful tool, will provide measurable parameters for budgetary planning and monitoring, following the principle of not a profit making venture'. The book consists of six chapters. The introductory chapter delineates the salient features and concepts of cost and costing. The next chapter is on methodology. The third chapter highlights the holistic understanding of university functions, organizational systems and cost-incidence-relationship. The next chapter elucidates the activities associated with services. Observations and implications are dealt in the fifth chapter by the way of analysis and discussions. The last chapter is made to express conclusion with an objective to venture a pathway of cost monitoring for optimal system design and operation.

Dr. Hari Om Agrawal is a multi-facet professional, especially in administrative and academic functions, associated with higher educational institutions for the last 20 years. He has been playing leading role in establishing institutions of higher education, including universities, and making them functional.