Refund Policy

STUDENT ADMISSION, FEE & REFUND POLICY

EDUTECH SKILL ACADEMY

1. PURPOSE OF THE POLICY

This Student Admission, Fee & Refund Policy has been established to clearly define the terms and conditions relating to student admission, registration, course fees, monthly fees, attendance, course discontinuation, fee payment and refunds.

The purpose of this policy is to maintain transparency, administrative discipline and proper financial management of the Institute.

Every student and/or parent/guardian is required to read, understand and accept this policy before completing admission.

2. ADMISSION CONFIRMATION

Admission shall be considered confirmed only after completion of the required admission formalities and payment of the applicable admission/registration/course fee.

Upon confirmation of admission, the Institute may allocate a seat, batch, faculty schedule, computer/laboratory resources, study materials, student records and other academic and administrative resources for the student.

Therefore, cancellation of admission due to the student's personal decision shall ordinarily not create any right to a refund.

3. ADMISSION / REGISTRATION FEE – NON-REFUNDABLE

The Admission Fee, Registration Fee, Enrolment Fee, Processing Fee or any similar admission-related fee paid by the student shall be **NON-REFUNDABLE**, once the admission process has been completed, subject to applicable law.

No refund shall ordinarily be applicable merely because the student:

* changes his/her mind;

* does not wish to continue the course;

* joins another institute;

* relocates to another place;

* has personal or family reasons;

* becomes busy with studies, employment or business;

* is unable to attend classes regularly;

* no longer requires the course;

* selects another course or career option;

* faces a change in personal financial circumstances;

* is influenced by friends, relatives or other persons to discontinue;

* decides that the course is not suitable for him/her.

4. MONTHLY FEE POLICY

4.1. Monthly fees shall be payable according to the fee schedule communicated by the Institute.

4.2. Monthly fees shall not ordinarily be refundable merely because a student does not attend classes.

4.3. If a student remains enrolled in an active batch/course but does not attend classes for personal reasons, the applicable monthly fee shall remain payable unless the Institute has approved a written suspension or other arrangement.

4.4.If a student voluntarily discontinues the course after the commencement of the course, any monthly fee already paid shall ordinarily not be refundable.

4.5. Monthly fees may cover not only physical attendance but also the student's reserved academic seat, batch allocation, faculty planning, computer/laboratory resources, academic administration and other facilities arranged by the Institute.

5. FULL COURSE FEE / ADVANCE PAYMENT

If a student pays the full course fee or any advance amount, such payment shall ordinarily be treated as committed towards the student's enrolment and academic arrangements.

If the student subsequently decides to discontinue the course voluntarily, the unused portion of such payment shall ordinarily not be refundable, subject to applicable law and the Institute's written terms.

6. COURSE DISCONTINUATION BY STUDENT

If a student or parent/guardian voluntarily decides to discontinue the course, the student may be required to submit a written discontinuation request.

Acceptance of discontinuation shall not automatically create any right to refund of:

* Admission Fee;

* Registration Fee;

* Processing Fee;

* Monthly Fee already paid;

* Course Fee already paid;

* Study Material Fee already incurred;

* Other applicable administrative or academic charges.

Any outstanding amount that became due before the effective date of discontinuation shall remain payable, subject to applicable law.

7. ABSENCE FROM CLASS

Absence from class shall not automatically constitute cancellation, suspension or termination of enrolment.

Failure to attend classes does not by itself create a right to a refund or waiver of applicable fees.

Students are responsible for informing the Institute in writing if they require any approved leave, suspension or batch change.

8. BATCH CHANGE / COURSE TRANSFER

A request for batch change, course transfer or course modification may be considered by the Institute on a case-by-case basis.

Approval of such request shall be entirely subject to the availability of seats, academic schedule and Institute rules.

Batch/course transfer shall not automatically entitle the student to a refund.

Any additional fee, administrative charge or fee adjustment applicable to such transfer shall be communicated to the student before approval.

9. STUDY MATERIALS, ID CARD & DIGITAL ACCESS

Where the Institute has provided or arranged:

* Student ID Card;

* Study Materials;

* Books;

* Printed Notes;

* Digital Learning Materials;

* Software Access;

* Laboratory/Computer Access;

* Online Learning Access;

* Examination/Assessment Facilities;

the associated cost or service value shall ordinarily not be refundable merely because the student subsequently decides to discontinue the course.

10. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Institute reserves the right to take appropriate disciplinary action, including suspension or termination of enrolment, where a student violates the Institute's rules, code of conduct, payment terms, laboratory rules, staff conduct requirements or other applicable policies.

Such disciplinary action shall not automatically create a right to refund.

Any action taken by the Institute shall remain subject to applicable law.

11. LATE PAYMENT & OUTSTANDING FEES

Students are required to pay all applicable fees within the prescribed payment period.

In case of delayed payment, the Institute may, subject to applicable law and its published fee terms:

* impose an applicable late fee;

* temporarily suspend class access;

* restrict laboratory/computer access;

* place examination or assessment facilities on hold;

* withhold processing of certificates or other academic documents until outstanding dues are settled, where legally permissible.

Discontinuation of the course does not automatically cancel fees that have already become due.

12. PROMOTIONAL OFFERS, DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Any discount, scholarship, promotional benefit, concession, free course, complimentary facility or special admission offer shall be subject to its specific terms and conditions.

Promotional benefits shall not ordinarily be convertible into cash or treated as a separate refundable amount.

13. NO AUTOMATIC REFUND FOR PERSONAL REASONS

The following circumstances shall ordinarily not constitute grounds for a refund:

1. Change of mind;

2. Change of career plan;

3. Joining another institution;

4. Relocation;

5. Personal problems;

6. Family circumstances;

7. Employment or business commitments;

8. Academic workload;

9. Lack of time;

10. Irregular attendance;

11. Failure to attend classes;

12. Failure to complete assignments;

13. Failure to appear for examinations;

14. Dissatisfaction arising from personal expectations not forming part of the Institute's written commitments;

15. Decision to discontinue the course voluntarily.

14. EXCEPTIONAL REFUND CIRCUMSTANCES

Nothing in this policy shall be interpreted as excluding or restricting any refund or remedy that may be mandatory under applicable law.

A refund or fee adjustment may be considered where:

* the Institute fails to commence a course that was confirmed and paid for;

* the Institute provides a specific written refund commitment;

* a genuine duplicate payment or accounting error has occurred;

* a competent authority legally requires a refund;

* a court or other competent authority issues a binding order;

* the Institute materially fails to provide a service that it was contractually committed to provide.

Any eligible refund or adjustment shall be processed according to the applicable circumstances, records and law.

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15. REFUND PROCESS

Where a refund is legally or contractually applicable, the Institute may process the refund through an appropriate payment method, including:

* original payment method;

* bank transfer;

* fee adjustment;

* credit against another eligible course;

subject to applicable law and payment-provider requirements.

The Institute may require appropriate documents and payment records before processing any approved refund.

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16. NO CASH REFUND POLICY

Where a refund is approved, the Institute may, wherever legally permissible, process the refund through a traceable payment method rather than an unrecorded cash payment.

The exact refund mechanism shall be determined by the Institute in accordance with applicable law and payment records.

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17. MANAGEMENT APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL CASES

Any special request for fee adjustment, transfer, concession, suspension or refund shall require prior written approval from the authorised management of the Institute.

Any special concession granted in an individual case shall not automatically create a permanent right or precedent for other students.

19. IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This policy is intended to establish the Institute's general administrative and fee rules.

Nothing contained in this policy shall override any mandatory provision of applicable Central or State law, consumer protection law, regulatory requirement, court order or direction of a competent authority.

If any provision of this policy is found to be inconsistent with applicable law, that provision shall be interpreted or modified only to the extent necessary to comply with such law, while the remaining provisions shall continue to remain effective to the extent legally permissible.

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20. STUDENT DECLARATION

I/We hereby confirm that:

* I/We have read this policy carefully;

* I/We understand the admission and fee payment conditions;

* I/We understand that Admission/Registration Fee is ordinarily non-refundable;

* I/We understand that voluntary discontinuation does not ordinarily create a refund entitlement;

* I/We understand that absence from classes does not automatically cancel the applicable fee;

* I/We understand the monthly fee payment obligations;

* I/We agree to follow the rules and regulations of the Institute;

* I/We accept these terms before completing the admission/payment process.