Fee Structure Overview
The fee structure for the Education program at The Neotia University West Bengal is designed to provide quality education while ensuring affordability for students from diverse economic backgrounds. The total program cost is structured over 8 semesters, with each semester's fees clearly defined and transparent.
| Semester | Tuition Fee | Hostel Rent | Mess Advance | Student Benevolent Fund | Medical Fees | Gymkhana Fees | Examination Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 250000 | 30000 | 15000 | 2000 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 | 297000 |
| Semester 2 | 250000 | 30000 | 15000 | 2000 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 | 297000 |
| Semester 3 | 250000 | 30000 | 15000 | 2000 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 | 297000 |
| Semester 4 | 250000 | 30000 | 15000 | 2000 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 | 297000 |
| Semester 5 | 250000 | 30000 | 15000 | 2000 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 | 297000 |
| Semester 6 | 250000 | 30000 | 15000 | 2000 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 | 297000 |
| Semester 7 | 250000 | 30000 | 15000 | 2000 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 | 297000 |
| Semester 8 | 250000 | 30000 | 15000 | 2000 | 3000 | 1000 | 2000 | 297000 |
Fee Components Explanation
Each component of the fee structure serves a specific purpose in ensuring quality education and student welfare:
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee covers instruction, academic resources, access to libraries, laboratories, and other educational facilities. It represents the primary cost for acquiring knowledge and skills through formal academic instruction.
Hostel Rent
Hostel rent provides accommodation for students who choose to live on campus. The university offers various room types with different amenities to accommodate diverse preferences and budgets.
Mess Advance
The mess advance covers the cost of meals provided through the university's cafeteria system. Students are required to pay an advance amount that is adjusted against their actual consumption during the semester.
Student Benevolent Fund
This fund supports students in need, including those facing financial difficulties or emergency situations. It ensures that no student is deprived of education due to financial constraints.
Medical Fees
Medical fees cover access to healthcare services provided on campus, including consultations, basic treatments, and emergency medical care for students.
Gymkhana Fees
The gymkhana fees support the maintenance and development of sports facilities, recreational activities, and physical fitness programs that contribute to holistic student development.
Examination Fees
These fees cover the costs associated with conducting examinations, including question paper preparation, invigilation, and result processing.
Hostel & Mess Charges
The university provides comprehensive hostel facilities that ensure a comfortable living environment for students:
Room Types
- Single Occupancy Room: Private room with basic amenities including bed, study table, and wardrobe. Monthly rent: 25000
- Double Occupancy Room: Shared room for two students with basic amenities. Monthly rent: 15000 per student
- Triple Occupancy Room: Shared room for three students with basic amenities. Monthly rent: 10000 per student
Mess Billing System
The university's mess system operates on a monthly billing cycle where students pay an advance amount based on their expected consumption. The actual bill is calculated at the end of each month, and any excess or deficit is adjusted accordingly.
Rebate Policies
- Academic Excellence Rebate: Students with a CGPA of 9.0 or above receive a 20% rebate on hostel charges for that semester.
- Financial Need Rebate: Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may apply for additional rebates based on income verification.
- Attendance-Based Rebate: Students maintaining 95% attendance receive a 10% rebate on mess charges.
Fee Waivers, Concessions, and Scholarships
The university offers comprehensive financial assistance programs to ensure that quality education is accessible to all deserving students:
Eligibility Criteria
- SC/ST/PwD Category: Students from SC/ST or PwD categories with family income up to 2 lakhs per annum are eligible for full fee waiver.
- EWS Category: Students from EWS category with family income between 2-5 lakhs per annum receive 50% fee concession.
- MCM (Meritorious Class Merit): Students who secure 90% or above in their qualifying examination receive 30% fee concession.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full Fee Waiver: For students from SC/ST/PwD categories with family income up to 2 lakhs per annum
- 50% Fee Concession: For EWS category students with family income between 2-5 lakhs per annum
- 30% Fee Concession: For meritorious students scoring 90% or above in qualifying examination
Application Process
Students interested in applying for fee concessions or scholarships must submit their applications along with supporting documents such as income certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and academic records. The process is handled by the finance department with transparency and efficiency.
Payment Procedures & Refund Policy
Payment Deadlines
Students are required to make payment within 7 days of receiving the fee statement. Late payments attract a penalty of 10% per month on the outstanding amount.
Refund Policy
In case of withdrawal from the university, students may be eligible for refund based on the following conditions:
- Withdrawal within first week: Full refund of all fees except examination fees and student benevolent fund
- Withdrawal between 1-4 weeks: Refund of 80% of tuition fee, hostel rent, and mess advance
- Withdrawal after 4 weeks: No refund will be processed
The refund process typically takes 30 days from the date of withdrawal application submission, subject to verification and approval by the finance department.