SWAMI RAMA HIMALAYAN UNIVERSITY
Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant, Dehradun - 248016
Swami Rama Himalayan University · Centre for Distance & Online Education
In compliance with the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) vide its notification dated October 2018, the following provisions are adopted as the "Policy on Refund of Fees on Withdrawal of Admission for Online Programmes" at Swami Rama Himalayan University.
Submission & Validity
Withdrawal / Refund Application
1. Submission
A candidate seeking withdrawal of admission shall submit a duly filled withdrawal/refund application in the prescribed format to the In-Charge, Admission Cell-Online Programs, Swami Rama Himalayan University, within the timelines notified by the University (as per Important Dates).
2. Mode & Validity
Requests made verbally, or without the original fee payment receipts, shall not be considered. Refunds are processed strictly per the norms below.
The refund request must be sent from the registered email ID of the candidate to admission@srhuonline.com, with a copy marked to office.cdoe@srhu.edu.in.
Sec 3
UGC Five-Tier Refund System
In the event a student withdraws from the programme of study, the refund of fees remitted for admission during the academic session shall be governed by the following mechanism:
100%
15 days or more before the notified last date of admission
90%
Less than 15 days before the last date of admission
80%
15 days or less after the last date of admission
50%
16–30 days after the last date of admission
00%
More than 30 days after the last date of admission
| S.No. | Refund % | Point of Time When Notice of Withdrawal Is Received |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | 15 days or more prior to the formally notified last date of admission |
| 2 | 90% | Less than 15 days prior to the formally notified last date of admission |
| 3 | 80% | 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission |
| 4 | 50% | 30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after the last date of admission |
| 5 | 00% | More than 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission |
Sec 3.2 – 3.3, 4
Annual, Lumpsum & Loan Payments
3.2 Fee Paid: Annual
- Withdrawal up to 30 days: Refund follows the Five-Tier Mechanism above
- Withdrawal after 30 days: Fee refunded after deducting the actual programme, enrolment & exam fee for the first semester; subsequent semester fee refunded as applicable
3.3 Fee Paid: Lumpsum
- Withdrawal up to 30 days: Refund follows the Five-Tier Mechanism above
- Withdrawal after 30 days: Fee refunded after deducting the applicable programme, enrolment & exam fee for the first semester; remaining fee for subsequent semesters refunded as applicable
4. Credit Card / EMI / Bank Loan
- Refund shall be credited to the student's account only; the University is not liable for interaction with the student's bank or credit card authority
- Loans: A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is to be procured by the student from the Loan/Finance company. Refund shall be applicable as per that company's guidelines
International Students
Applicability
Provisions apply to all international students admitted to Online Programmes
Withdrawal Limit
Requests received up to 30 days from the last date of admission follow the UGC mechanism
Currency
All refunds processed in Indian Rupees (INR) only; exchange rates at time of processing apply
Charges
All bank charges, foreign exchange charges, and intermediary fees are borne by the applicant
Mode
Credited only to the applicant's bank account; processing may take longer due to international regulations
Non-Refundable
Application/registration fees are non-refundable; no refund in cases of misrepresentation or concealment of facts
General Conditions
Effective Date
Date of receipt of the complete withdrawal request determines eligibility
Verification
Processed only after due verification per UGC and University norms
Payment Mode
Via NEFT/RTGS/Cheque only. NRI/foreign student refunds as per RBI/Foreign Exchange regulations
No Auto-Withdrawal
No admission is considered auto-withdrawn until required formalities are completed
Cancellation
Admission cancelled for false information/certificates results in forfeiture of fees and liability for remaining duration's fees
No Interest
No interest is payable on refund of fees/deposit
Jurisdiction
All disputes within Dehradun jurisdiction only
Amendments
The University reserves the right to interpret, alter, or amend this policy without notice
For any unforeseen issues or differences of interpretation, the President's decision shall be final and binding.