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Student Handbook, Payment methods, Refund Policy
For Shri Aarna PU College in Karnataka, policies are generally governed by the Department of School Education (Pre-University) and individual institutional guidelines.
1. Student Handbook
Shri Aarna PU college issue a “Student Handbook” or “Prospectus” during admission that includes:
2. Payment Methods
Types of Fee payment structures:
3. Refund Policy
Refund eligibility depends heavily on the timing of the withdrawal request:
1. Student Handbook
Shri Aarna PU college issue a “Student Handbook” or “Prospectus” during admission that includes:
- Academic Calendar: Dates for internal tests, mid-terms, and preparatory exams.
- Code of Conduct: Rules regarding mandatory attendance (minimum 80%), uniform, and campus discipline.
- Course Structure: Details on Science, Commerce, and Arts streams and specific subject combinations offered.
- Facilities: Guidelines for using libraries (e.g., borrowing limits), laboratories, and sports facilities, Science and Computer lab guidelines book.
- Mobile Policy: Per Government of Karnataka orders, mobile phone use is strictly banned for students within college campuses.
2. Payment Methods
Types of Fee payment structures:
- Private Unaided Colleges: Fees must be deposited into the college’s official bank account.
- Common Modes: * Online: Portals using Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI (often via ERP systems like Paytm Education).* Offline: Demand Draft (DD) is often the most preferred offline mode for major fees; cash or cheques may be restricted by some private institutions.
- Instalments: Some private colleges allow instalment plans; though full payment is often required before final board exams.
3. Refund Policy
Refund eligibility depends heavily on the timing of the withdrawal request:
- Non-Refundable Fees: Application fees and admission registration charges are almost universally non-refundable.
- Cancellation Slabs:
◦ Full Refund: Typically, available if cancelled well before the “last date of admission” (usually with a small processing fee deduction of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000).
◦ Partial Refund: For example, requests made within 15 days of the admission deadline may only receive an 80-90% refund, dropping to 0% if requested 30+ days after the deadline. - “No Refund” Policy: “Fees once paid will not be refunded” once the academic session has commenced.
- Duplicate Payments: Excess payments due to technical errors are generally refundable within 7–15 working days upon formal application.