Fee Structure Overview

The total cost of the Education program at Mahatama Gandhi University Ri Bhoi is carefully structured to ensure affordability while maintaining high-quality educational standards. The fee structure includes tuition, hostel charges, mess fees, and other essential components.

Detailed Fee Components

Each component of the fee structure serves a specific purpose in supporting student development and campus operations:

• Tuition Fee: Covers academic instruction, faculty salaries, and administrative costs associated with delivering quality education.
• Hostel Rent: Provides accommodation for students requiring on-campus housing, ensuring safety and comfort during their studies.
• Mess Advance: Prepaid meal expenses to facilitate smooth dining arrangements and ensure adequate nutrition.
• Student Benevolent Fund: Supports students facing financial hardships or emergencies through grants and assistance programs.
• Medical Fees: Covers basic healthcare services available on campus, ensuring student well-being.
• Gymkhana Fees: Funds sports facilities, fitness equipment, and recreational activities that promote physical health.
• Examination Fees: Includes costs for conducting exams, evaluating performance, and issuing certificates.

Hostel & Mess Charges

The university offers multiple room types to accommodate diverse preferences:

• Single Room: ₹10,000/month
• Double Room: ₹8,000/month
• Triple Room: ₹7,000/month
• Quad Room: ₹6,000/month

Mess billing is calculated based on attendance and meal preferences. Rebates are available for students with valid reasons such as illness or travel. Additional charges apply for special dietary options like vegetarian, non-vegetarian, or halal meals.

Fee Waivers, Concessions, and Scholarships

The university provides financial assistance through various scholarship programs based on merit and need:

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Awarded to students with exceptional academic performance, typically covering 50% to 100% of tuition fees.
• Need-Based Aid: Available for economically disadvantaged students, covering partial or full tuition and hostel charges.
• SC/ST/PwD Concessions: Reduced fees for students belonging to these categories, with specific income slabs determining eligibility.
• EWS Scholarships: Financial support for students from economically weaker sections of society.
• MCM (Married Candidate Merit): Additional benefits for married students enrolled in the program.

Applications for financial aid must be submitted within specified deadlines, with documentation proving income slabs, family details, and academic records. The selection process considers multiple factors including academic performance, financial need, and extracurricular activities.

Payment Procedures & Refund Policy

The university provides clear guidelines for fee payment and refund procedures:

• Payment Deadlines: All fees must be paid within the first week of each semester to avoid late fees.
• Late Fee Calculation: A nominal late fee of ₹500 per day is applied after the deadline.
Refund Rules: Refunds are processed upon withdrawal from the university, subject to deductions for administrative costs and outstanding dues. The refund process typically takes 4-6 weeks to complete.