UGC directs universities to refund fees, implement provisions of UGC Act

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed the higher educational institutions (HEIs) to refund the fees of the students who have migrated to different institutes. The commission had earlier requested institutes to allow a full refund of the college fees within a specified period to opt for a course they choose.

It has reiterated that any higher



educational institutions (HEIs) violating the UGC fee refund policy will face ‘punitive action’.

As per the UGC Redressal of Grievances of Students Regulation 2023, “..delay in or denial of the refund of fees due to a student who withdraws admission within the time mentioned in the prospectus, subject to guidelines, issued by the commission from time to time.”