Assam Agricultural University provides information regarding the refund of admission fees and non-retention of original academic and personal certificates in accordance with the provisions outlined in the University Grants Commission (UGC) Notification issued in October 2018.
The notification aims to safeguard students against unfair institutional practices relating to the refund of fees upon withdrawal from an academic programme and the retention of original certificates submitted during admission.
As prescribed under Clause 4.1.3 of the UGC Notification, October 2018, the following five-tier refund structure shall apply to students seeking withdrawal from an academic programme, subject to the applicability of the notification and any subsequent UGC instructions:
| Sl. No. | Time of Receipt of Withdrawal Application | Percentage of Fee Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission | 100% |
| 2 | Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission | 90% |
| 3 | 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission | 80% |
| 4 | More than 15 days but not exceeding 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission | 50% |
| 5 | More than 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission | 0% |
In accordance with Clause 4.2 of the UGC Notification, the following mandatory provisions apply regarding student certificates:
Students having grievances relating to the refund of fees or retention of original certificates may submit their complaints through the University's designated Grievance Redressal Mechanism.
As provided under Clause 4.3 of the UGC Notification, October 2018:
The UGC Notification prescribes mandatory compliance by Higher Educational Institutions with the provisions relating to admission fee refunds and verification and non-retention of original certificates. Non-compliance may attract regulatory action by the University Grants Commission, including withholding grants, withdrawal of eligibility for certain assistance and other actions within its statutory powers.
University Grants Commission (UGC): Notification on Refund of Fees and Non-Retention of Original Certificates, October 2018. Contains detailed provisions relating to refund eligibility, timelines, certificate verification, grievance redressal and institutional compliance.