New Delhi: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has asked all technical institutions to refund the full fee to students in case they withdraw their admission in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the financial difficulties it has caused.
Different technical institutions have been following their own rules so far, resulting in some amount of the fee being retained in case a student withdraws admission.
The last date for withdrawal of admissions is 10 November, and the AICTE, in a circular issued Tuesday, has said that any student who withdraws by that date should be returned the full fee. The only deduction being allowed is a processing fee of up to Rs 1,000.
If a student chooses to withdraw their admission after 10 November, he or she will have to pay the stipulated tuition fee until that particular time, if applicable.
“The institution should not demand a fee for the subsequent year/semester from a student cancelling admission at any point of time,” the circular added.
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The circular, sent by AICTE Member Secretary Rajive Kumar, mentioned that the council had taken this decision in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
“As we are all aware, our country is going through a National Emergency that has arisen due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Ensuring safety precautions, during the threat posed by Covid-19 would be the fundamental responsibility of all citizens. And with a view to ensure quality education to all aspiring students, various measures are being taken up by government and associated bodies,” the circular read.
The circular also added that AICTE can take action against institutions that do not follow the instructions and refuse to refund a student’s fee.
According to the revised AICTE calendar, the last date for the first round of counselling for seats is 20 October, after which classes for first year students will begin on 1 November. This is also the last date for the second round of admission counselling. The deadline for cancellation of admission is 10 November.
Classes for existing students, according to the revised academic calendar, began on 1 September.
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Sir my admission cancelled for govt.college not refund my fees
Sir,/Mam
Iam studying 1st year engineering if I discontinue my engineering course whether I need to pay full fees for rest 3 years?? I want to pursue my graduation in bsc. Pls help me sir
We have paid Rs 3.5L to RV college for 1st year B.tech for my son admission, now we have cancelled the seat due covid19 out break of financial problems, but they are deducting Rs.1L from our amount. after explaining all our difficulties also, they are not refunding our amount.
I take admission in up bed …… But now I want to cancel my admission so my fees will be refunded or not
I just take admission in kmcu lucknow but I want to cancel my admission so my fees will be refunded or not
I have deposited an amount of rs. 205000/- with ASBM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha for pursuing MBA(2020-22 batch of my son. He has applied for withdrawal of admission & refund of fees on 10 11.2020.But the authorities denying refund on some plea or other. What to do now ?
Hello sir
I have taken admission in vivekanand college (du) but I want to cancel the admission due to some personal issue. Will I get the refund Or not??
Please reply. I will be thankful to you.
Thanks and regards
Sir Ihave submitted the fees of 300000 in Business school for MBA. Now I wouldn’t be able to continue further will they refund my entire fees??
Is it valid for the students of M.Tech
Does this apply to private law colleges like Amity and symbiosis noida
Sir i have submitted 20000 amount in private college and now i found that i can’t afford .
Can i get my amount .
Sir plz tell me if they deny to give then what should i do .
Plz sir tell me ????????
I take admission in Xavier institute of social service ranchi in year 2020 . I want to cancel my admission but college say fee will be not refundable. Please tell me my fee will be refundable or not. Please help me
I have also taken admission in Xaviers Ranchi.
But want to withdraw my admission.
Have you talked to them for withdrawal of admission.
Sir ,
I would like to cancel my b.tech so my certificates witdraw possible
Does it apply for all private colleges, including nmims ,all mba private colleges??
Dear Sana,
As per my knowledge it is applicable for AICTE Sponsored colleges (Pvt. & Govt.) NMIMS is Deemed to be University it may have its own rules and regulations. Please contact your college.
Is this applicable for all private MBA colleges as well??
This is a very positive ,rational and justified step taken by AICTE in the face of uncertainties being faced by the students.The private engineering colleges have collected the fees for the full year leaving the students will little options and are overwhelming with anxiety .Only if this circular would have been sent earlier ,it would have been better for the aspiring students ,albeit the students would still benefit from it.Thank you Mr.Rajeev Kumar for being sensitive to the current situation .