F-305Fees & moneyReviewed 2026

Can I get a refund if I withdraw?

Short answer

It depends on when. Most institutions publish a refund schedule, and it tightens sharply after the session starts.

UGC has issued guidance on refund of fees on withdrawal, but the operative rule for you is the institution’s published policy and the date you withdraw.

Refunds are far easier before the session commences than after.

What to check

  • Read the refund policy before paying, not when you want to leave.
  • Put any withdrawal request in writing and keep a copy.

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