Scholarships and Fee Policy

Fee Policy (Summary)

A. Payment Modes

  • Fees are to be paid online only via ERP portals: Digii (RIU students) & Collexo (Affiliated University).
  • Accepted methods: Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card.
  • Cash payments are not accepted, except in rare cases with prior approval.

B. Fee Due Dates

  • Fees must be paid within 10 days of start of each semester/year.
  • DSW will notify students 15 days before classes commence.
  • Late fee: ₹25 per day after the due date until full payment is made.

C. Extensions & Concessions

  • Students may apply for a fee payment extension with valid reasons.
  • Minimum 50% payment required for extension (special cases may be considered).
  • Fee concession may be granted in cases like illness, disability, or family crisis, subject to approval.

D. Fee Due Dates

  • Hostel booking is yearly and includes Room Rent + Mess Charges (both compulsory).
  • 50% must be paid at booking, balance within 15 days of class commencement.
  • Refund/waiver rules apply if a student vacates within or after 2 months.

E. Refund Policy

  • If admission is cancelled before the last admission date, fees are refunded as per Govt. norms (after deductions).
  • Caution money is fully refundable.
  • Refunds (Govt. scholarships/loans) will be processed within 15 days of receipt by the university.

F. Special Cases

  • Govt. Scholarships / Bank Loans: Students must first pay fees; refunds are given once the university receives the amount.
  • DRCC (Bihar) & PMSSS (J&K) students: Specific rules apply; students must ensure timely applications and deposits.

G. Other Fees

  • Enrollment Fee (one-time), Exam Fee (per semester), Book Bank Fee (₹1000 per year).
  • Optional facilities: Bus Transport, Technical Training, Soft Skills, Tours.
  • Uniform: Compulsory; provided by an official vendor.
  • Insurance: Accident cover for students & sponsoring parent (₹2 lakh each).

Details of financial aid, fellowships, and merit programs

Scheme Eligibility Benefit Apply / Info
CG Post-Matric Scholarship SC/ST/OBC (CG domicile), Income: SC/ST ≤ ₹2.5L, OBC ≤ ₹1L Tuition fee as per govt norms Link
AICTE Yashasvi Engg./Diploma 1st/2nd year, Income ≤ ₹8L Scholarship as per AICTE norms Link
AICTE Saraswati Girls in BBA/BCA/BMS, Income ≤ ₹8L Support for up to 2 girl children Link
AICTE Pragati Girls in Degree/Diploma (1st year/LE), Income ≤ ₹8L Scholarship as per AICTE norms Link
AICTE Saksham Specially-abled (≥40%), Income ≤ ₹8L Tuition fee support Link
AICTE Swanath Orphan / COVID-19 affected / Armed Forces wards, Income ≤ ₹8L Tuition fee waiver Link
AICTE PG (GATE/GPAT) M.Tech/M.Pharm (GATE/GPAT qualified) Monthly stipend Link
PMSSS (J&K Students) J&K domicile, Income ≤ ₹8L Full course support Link
Financial assistance for Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM workers Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM workers’ wards Monthly assistance Link
Central Sector Scholarship Top 20% Board Students, Income ≤ ₹4.5L ₹10,000–12,000 per year Link
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) Wards/widows of Police personnel of States/UTs, CAPFs & Assam Rifles martyred in Terror/Naxal attacks ₹36,000 (girls), ₹30,000 (boys) per year Link
State Schemes (Bihar / Jharkhand) SC/ST/OBC/EBC domicile students Fee support as per state norms Link
HDFC ECSS UG/PG, Income ≤ ₹2.5L Need-based support Link
FFE Scholarship BE/B.Tech, MBBS, LLB, Income ≤ ₹3L Merit + income based Link
Dr. Avdhoot Shivanand UG/Diploma Merit-based Link
RIU Swatantra JyotiFamilies of Freedom Fighters25% fee waiverRIU Office
RIU SakshamStudents with disabilities15% fee waiverRIU Office
RIU Sibling ShikshaSiblings studying at RIU15% fee waiverRIU Office
RIU AlmaConnectAlumni & continuing students25% fee waiverRIU Office
RIU Parivar SammanRIU employees & families50% fee waiverRIU Office
RIU Purv Karmi SammanWards of ex-employees10% fee waiverRIU Office
RIU Ujjwal VidyarthiBased on Class 12 % (80–95%+)₹10,000 – 100% waiverRIU Office
RIU Pravesh VijayEntrance Exam (JEE, CGPET, CAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.)15% – 100% waiverRIU Office
RIU ParamveerDefence & Paramilitary wardsFree seats / 25%–40% concessionRIU Office
RIU Khel RatnaSports achievers (Nat’l & Int’l)10% – 100% waiverRIU Office
MOU Cases (BSF, CRPF and SSB)Wards of serving & martyred personnelFree seats / 25% – 40% tuition fee concessionRIU Office
Non-MOU Cases (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, CISF, ITBP, NSG and Assam Rifles)Wards of serving & martyred personnel25% tuition feeRIU Office