Fee Structure
The fee structure for the physiotherapy program at Sanjay Ghodawat University Kolhapur is designed to provide quality education and comprehensive facilities while ensuring affordability for students from diverse economic backgrounds.
The total program cost of ₹12,00,000 includes all academic fees, laboratory charges, and campus facilities. This comprehensive fee structure ensures that students receive value for their investment in education.
| Semester | Tuition Fee | Hostel Rent | Mess Advance | Student Benevolent Fund | Medical Fees | Gymkhana Fees | Examination Fees | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ₹300,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹420,000 |
| 2nd Semester | ₹300,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹420,000 |
| 3rd Semester | ₹300,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹420,000 |
| 4th Semester | ₹300,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹420,000 |
| 5th Semester | ₹300,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹420,000 |
| 6th Semester | ₹300,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹420,000 |
| 7th Semester | ₹300,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹420,000 |
| 8th Semester | ₹300,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹420,000 |
Fee Components Explanation
Each component of the fee structure serves a specific purpose in supporting student education and campus life:
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee covers the cost of academic instruction, including faculty salaries, curriculum development, laboratory equipment, and educational resources. It represents the core investment in the quality of education provided to students.
Hostel Rent
Hostel accommodation is provided to ensure students have safe and comfortable living conditions during their studies. The rent covers maintenance costs, utilities, security services, and other hostel-related expenses.
Mess Advance
The mess advance covers the cost of meals provided in campus hostels. This ensures that students have access to nutritious food while maintaining a reasonable cost structure for meal services.
Student Benevolent Fund
This fund supports students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds through scholarships, emergency assistance, and special programs designed to promote academic excellence and social development.
Medical Fees
Medical fees cover healthcare services provided by the university's medical center, including routine check-ups, emergency care, and preventive health measures for students.
Gymkhana Fees
The gymkhana fee supports campus recreational facilities, sports activities, and extracurricular programs that contribute to student wellness and overall development.
Examination Fees
These fees cover the costs associated with conducting examinations, including question paper preparation, invigilation, evaluation, and result processing.
Hostel & Mess Charges
The university provides comfortable hostel accommodation to students pursuing their education. Hostel rooms are designed to meet modern living standards while ensuring affordability for students from diverse backgrounds.
Room Types
- Single Occupancy Room: ₹60,000 per semester with private bathroom and study area
- Double Occupancy Room: ₹55,000 per semester with shared bathroom facilities
- Triple Occupancy Room: ₹50,000 per semester with shared amenities
Each room is equipped with essential furniture including beds, study tables, chairs, and storage space to ensure a comfortable living environment.
Mess Billing System
The mess billing system operates on a monthly cycle with advance payments required for meal services. The monthly mess charges are ₹15,000 per student, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Breakfast: ₹300 per meal
- Lunch: ₹400 per meal
- Dinner: ₹400 per meal
Students can make advance payments for multiple months to secure better pricing and avoid last-minute billing issues.
Rebate Policies
The university offers rebate policies for students who do not require hostel accommodation:
- Full Rebate: Students who live at home or in rented accommodation receive a 100% rebate on hostel charges
- Partial Rebate: Students who use only part of the hostel facilities receive proportional rebates based on usage
Rebate applications must be submitted with supporting documentation and approved by the hostel authorities.
Fee Waivers, Concessions, and Scholarships
The university recognizes that financial constraints should not hinder access to quality education. Various fee waiver and concession schemes are available for eligible students:
Scholarship Categories
- SC/ST/PwD Category: 100% fee waiver with additional support for books, stationery, and other academic materials
- EWS Category: 50% fee concession with priority in scholarship consideration
- MCM (Maiden Child of Marriageable Age): 75% fee concession with special consideration for financial assistance
Eligibility criteria for each category are based on income slabs and other relevant factors as defined by the university's financial aid policies.
Application Process
Students must submit their scholarship applications along with required documents including:
- Income certificate from local authority or employer
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST candidates)
- Disability certificate (for PwD candidates)
- Bank statement showing account balance
- Academic performance records
The application process is conducted online through the university portal, and decisions are typically communicated within 15 working days of submission.
Payment Procedures & Refund Policy
The payment procedures for fees are designed to be convenient and secure for students:
Payment Deadlines
- Semester Payment Deadline: First week of each semester
- Monthly Mess Payment Deadline: 5th of each month
- Special Fee Payment Deadline: As notified by the finance department
Late payments are accepted with applicable late fees and interest charges as per university policy.
Payment Methods
Students can make fee payments through:
- Online banking (net banking, credit/debit cards)
- Bank transfer or NEFT/RTGS
- Mobile payment applications
- UPI transactions
The university's payment gateway ensures secure and convenient transaction processing.
Late Fee Calculation
Late fees are calculated at 1% per month on the outstanding amount:
- First Month: 1% of outstanding amount
- Second Month: 2% of outstanding amount
- Third Month and Beyond: 3% of outstanding amount
Late fees are automatically calculated and added to the student's account upon payment processing.
Refund Policy
The university has a transparent refund policy for students who withdraw from the program:
- Withdrawal Before Academic Start: 100% refund of all fees except non-refundable application fees
- Withdrawal Within First Month: 80% refund of tuition and hostel charges
- Withdrawal After First Month: 50% refund of tuition and hostel charges with no refund for mess advance
Refunds are processed within 30 working days of withdrawal application approval, subject to verification of all academic records and hostel clearance.