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This Refund and Cancellation Policy governs the payments, course enrolments, fees, and digital services purchased on our official University website, jku.edu.in (hereinafter referred to as the "Website"). By making a payment on this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

This policy is structured in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 and applicable University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.

1. Types of Transactions & Fees

The Website accepts fees for various educational offerings, which are categorized as follows:

  • Offline / Physical & University Degree Courses
  • Live Online Programs Courses: Interactive, scheduled online training programs.
  • Self-Paced / Pre-recorded Digital Courses: On-demand courses, downloadable notes, or test series.
  • Registration / Application Fees: One-time processing fees for admission or evaluation.

2. Cancellation and Refund Eligibility Rules

A. Offline / Physical Classroom & University Courses

Degree Courses:

  • Registration / Admission Fees: Kept strictly non-refundable once a physical seat is blocked.
  • UGC Formal Degree / Diploma Programs: Fee refunds for formal university degree/diploma programs are governed strictly by the statutory UGC Fee Refund Policy in force for the academic session. Current policy is,100% refund up to Sept 30/Oct 31, and the 90% /80% /50% /0% slabs relative to the last date of admission.
  • Short-Term Physical Certificate Courses: 100% refund of tuition fees (minus a ₹1,500 seat admin fee) if requested 7+ days before classes start. No refunds are permitted once physical sessions commence or study materials are collected.

B. Live Scheduled Online Programs:

(Programs with defined start dates, scheduled live lectures, instructor interaction, and fixed seat limits)

  • Cancellation 14 or more days prior to batch start date: * Eligible Refund: 100% of tuition fee refunded.
  • Deduction: A flat non-refundable administrative processing fee of ₹1,000.
  • Cancellation between 7 and 13 days prior to batch start date: * Eligible Refund: 90% of tuition fee refunded.
  • Cancellation within 7 days prior to batch start date: * Eligible Refund: 75% of tuition fee refunded.
  • Cancellation within 7 days AFTER batch commencement: * Eligible Refund: 50% of tuition fee refunded. Condition: The student must have attended no more than 2 live sessions and must not have accessed/downloaded course repository assets.
  • Cancellation after 7 days of batch commencement: * Eligible Refund: 0% (No Refund). Seats in live classes cannot be reallocated after the first week of instruction.
  • Breach of Terms: Refunds under this section are not available if user access is revoked due to violations of Section 9 of the Terms & Conditions.

C. Self-Paced / Pre-Recorded Digital Courses:

(On-demand recorded content, downloadable study notes, automated quizzes, and digital certifications)

Due to the digital nature of instant access, consumption, and piracy risks:

  • Refund Request Window: Must be submitted within 48 hours of purchase.
  • Consumption & Download Threshold: * A refund will only be considered if the user has viewed less than 10% of the course modules/videos.
    The user must NOT have downloaded any attached study materials, code repositories, or certificates.
  • Exclusions: Any request received after 48 hours, or exceeding the 10% consumption/download cap, is 100% non-refundable
  • Refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase.
  • Eligible only if the user has viewed less than 10% of course content and downloaded no study materials or certificates.

D. Short-Term Offline / Physical On-Campus Workshops

(Physical classroom bootcamps, lab-based workshops, or weekend campus sessions)

  • Seat Booking & Registration Fee: Strictly non-refundable once a physical laboratory or classroom seat is blocked.
  • Cancellation 7 or more days prior to workshop start date: 100% refund of tuition fee component, minus a physical seat administrative fee of ₹1,500.
  • Cancellation less than 7 days prior to or after workshop start date: No refunds are issued once physical sessions begin or physical training toolkits/study kits are distributed.

Batch Postponement, Instructor Change, or Course Cancellation by University

  • Course Rescheduling: If the University postpones the start date of a short-term course by more than 14 calendar days, the student holds the option to either transfer their enrollment to the rescheduled batch or request a 100% full refund without any administrative deductions.
  • Course Cancellation: If the University cancels a short-term course prior to launch due to low enrollment or administrative reasons, a 100% full refund will be automatically disbursed within 7 to 10 working days.

6. Non-Transferability & Batch Deferral Options

  • Transferability: Course enrollments for short-term programs are strictly non-transferable to another individual.
  • Batch Deferral Request: In lieu of a refund, students in Live courses may request a one-time batch deferral to the subsequent batch if requested at least 3 days prior to batch launch (subject to seat availability and a ₹500 batch transfer fee).

E. Registration, Application, or Examination Fees:

  • All one-time registration, application processing, or examination fees are strictly non-refundable.

3. Failed Transactions and Double Debits

  • Technical Drops: Automatically refunded by your bank or the payment gateway provider within 5 to 7 business days.
  • Double Payments: If you accidentally pay twice for the same course, please notify registrar@jku.edu.in within 24 hours with proof(s) of transaction. The duplicate amount will be refunded in full without any deductions within 7-10 business working days.

4. Non-Refundable Components

Even in the event of an approved refund request, the following components are strictly non-refundable:

  • 1. Fixed Administrative Costs: Non-refundable fees, processing fees and administrative overhead costs may be included as part of non-refundable charges. These charges are limited to Rs. 5000 per academic year (revised every academic year) and inclusive of all types of non-refundable components.
  • 2. Taxes: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected and remitted to the Government of India may not be fully refundable.
  • 3. Payment Gateway Charges: Any processing charges levied by the payment gateway partner (typically 2-3%) are non-refundable.

5. How to Initiate a Refund Request

To request a cancellation and subsequent refund, students must strictly follow this procedure:

  • a. Send a formal email to registrar@jku.edu.in with the email subject line "Refund Request - [Registered Email] - [Order/Invoice ID]".
  • b. Attach the payment receipt and bank debit statement along with the reason for withdrawal.

6. Processing Timelines

  • a. Acknowledgment: Your request will be reviewed and acknowledged by our support team within 48 hours.
  • b. Approval & Disbursal: If eligible under the criteria mentioned in Section 2, the refund will be approved and initiated. It takes 7 to 10 working days for the amount to reflect back in the original payment method (Bank Account, Credit Card, or UPI wallet) used during the purchase.
  • c. Final Resolution: All formal billing disputes will be resolved within a maximum of 30 days as mandated by the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020.

7. Grievance Redressal Officer

In compliance with E-Commerce Rules and UGC Regulations:

  • Academic / Degree Fee Grievances: Handled by the Student Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) / Registrar.
  • E-Commerce / Billing Grievances: Handled by the Grievance Redressal Officer.

Contact Us

Designation: Grievance Redressal Officer, Jagadguru Kripalu University
Address: At/Po Banara, Via Mundali Colony, Tehsil Damapada, Banki Road, Cuttack – 754006 Odisha