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Fee Refund Policy

Fee Refund Policy

In Compliance with UGC and Apex Regulatory Guidelines

The Fee Refund Policy of Mata Sita Sunder College of Education (MSSCE) is strictly governed by the mandates issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and relevant regulatory bodies including NCTE, AICTE, and the Affiliating University. This policy ensures a transparent and fair process for students seeking to withdraw or cancel their admission for the current academic session.

1. Statutory Provisions

Processing Fee

In all valid refund cases, the institution is entitled to deduct a minimal administrative processing charge of not more than ₹1,000 from the refundable amount.

Security Deposits

The Caution Money or Security Deposit is treated as a separate entity from the academic fee and shall be refunded in full to the student regardless of the withdrawal date.

Document Retention

The institution shall not retain any original academic or personal certificates. All original documents are returned immediately following physical verification at the time of admission.

Refund Timeline

Eligible refunds are processed via electronic transfer within 15 working days from the date of receiving a formal, written application for withdrawal.

2. Refund Schedule and Calculation

The percentage of academic fee refund is determined by the interval between the withdrawal notice and the formally notified last date of admission.

Time of Withdrawal Request Refund Percentage
15 days or more BEFORE the notified last date of admission 100% (Less Processing Fee)
Less than 15 days BEFORE the notified last date of admission 90%
15 days or less AFTER the notified last date of admission 80%
More than 15 days but less than 30 days AFTER the last date 50%
More than 30 days AFTER the formally notified last date of admission No Refund (0%)

3. Procedure for Withdrawal

  1. Formal Application: A written request addressed to the Principal/Director must be submitted, clearly stating the reason for withdrawal.
  2. Essential Enclosures: The application must include the original fee payment receipt and valid bank account details for the refund transfer.
  3. Date of Record: The refund calculation will strictly follow the date of the formal receipt of the application by the Administrative Office.

This policy is framed in alignment with the latest University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines on fee refunds.