Fee Structure Overview
The total fee for the Mechanical Engineering program at Girijananda Chowdhury University Kamrup is approximately INR 250,000 per annum. The breakdown of fees includes tuition, hostel rent, mess charges, and other miscellaneous expenses.
| Semester | Tuition Fee (INR) | Hostel Rent (INR) | Mess Advance (INR) | Student Benevolent Fund (INR) | Medical Fees (INR) | Gymkhana Fees (INR) | Examination Fees (INR) | Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 135,500 |
| 2 | 70,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 135,500 |
| 3 | 70,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 135,500 |
| 4 | 70,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 135,500 |
| 5 | 70,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 135,500 |
| 6 | 70,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 135,500 |
| 7 | 70,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 135,500 |
| 8 | 70,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 135,500 |
Fee Components Explained
Tuition Fee: Covers instruction, laboratory sessions, library access, and academic resources.
Hostel Rent: Includes accommodation in campus hostel facilities with shared amenities.
Mess Advance: Prepaid monthly mess charges to cover meals for the semester.
Student Benevolent Fund: A nominal contribution towards student welfare activities and scholarships.
Medical Fees: Covers basic healthcare services provided by the university clinic.
Gymkhana Fees: Supports sports and recreational activities on campus.
Examination Fees: Covers costs associated with conducting internal and external examinations.
Hostel & Mess Charges
The university offers various room types in its hostels, ranging from single occupancy to shared accommodation for two or four students. Each room comes equipped with basic amenities including beds, study tables, wardrobes, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Mess billing follows a monthly cycle, where students pay in advance based on meal plans offered by the university. The mess menu includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options catering to diverse dietary preferences.
Rebate policies are available for students who do not require hostel accommodation during certain periods, such as semester breaks or internships. These rebates are processed upon submission of necessary documentation.
Fee Waivers, Concessions, and Scholarships
The university provides several financial aid options including fee waivers, concessions, and scholarships based on merit and need:
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Awarded to top-performing students in Class 12th or entrance exams. Eligibility criteria include academic excellence, leadership qualities, and extracurricular achievements.
- Reservation Category Concessions: Students from SC/ST/PwD, EWS, and MCM categories receive reduced fees according to government guidelines.
- Income-Based Waivers: Families with annual income below INR 3 lakhs are eligible for full or partial fee waivers upon verification of documents.
Application forms for these financial aids are available on the university website. Detailed eligibility criteria and benefit structures are outlined in the respective application guidelines.
Payment Procedures & Refund Policy
All fees must be paid online through the university portal or via NEFT/RTGS transfers to designated bank accounts. Payment deadlines are strictly enforced, with late fees applied after the due date.
If a student withdraws from the program, the refund policy applies as follows:
- Refunds are processed within 30 days of withdrawal.
- Full refund is granted if withdrawal occurs before the start of the semester.
- Partial refunds are given after deducting administrative charges and hostel fees for the period covered.