Fee Structure
The total fee for the Economics program at Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University is INR 2,038,000 for the entire duration of four years.
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 400000 |
| Hostel Rent | 60000 |
| Mess Advance | 30000 |
| Student Benevolent Fund | 2000 |
| Medical Fees | 1500 |
| Gymkhana Fees | 1000 |
| Examination Fees | 3000 |
| Other Charges | 5000 |
Total Fee Per Semester: INR 509,500
Hostel & Mess Charges
Students can choose from three types of hostels:
- Single Occupancy Room: INR 15,000 per month
- Double Occupancy Room: INR 12,000 per month
- Triple Occupancy Room: INR 10,000 per month
Mess charges are fixed at INR 1500 per month and include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Rebates are available for students who maintain a certain attendance record or participate in extracurricular activities.
Fee Waivers, Concessions, and Scholarships
The university offers various financial assistance schemes:
- SC/ST/PwD Category: Full waiver of tuition fee and hostel rent. Additional support for mess charges up to 50%.
- EWS Category: Waiver of 50% tuition fee and full hostel rent.
- MCM (Minority Community Members): Waiver of 25% tuition fee and partial hostel rent.
Applications for fee waivers must be submitted along with supporting documents such as caste certificates, income proofs, and Aadhaar cards. The university also provides merit-based scholarships worth up to 100% of tuition fees for top-performing students.
Payment Procedures & Refund Policy
Fees must be paid before the start of each semester. Late payments attract a penalty of INR 500 per day. Students can pay via online banking, net banking, or demand draft.
If a student withdraws from the university, the refund policy is as follows:
- Within First Month: Full refund minus administrative charges
- Between 1st and 3rd Month: Refund of 80% of total fees
- After 3rd Month: No refund