St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

UGC Self Disclosure at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Building Trust Through Transparency

UGC Fee Refund Policy

Caution deposit refund directives and alignment with UGC norms

Overview

Institutional transparency and statutory compliance in accordance with UGC mandates.

The college provides specific directives for the return of caution deposits paid by students.

St. Xavier's College aligns its broader policies with UGC standards regarding admissions, academic credit validity, and anti-ragging regulations.

Key Focus Areas

Eligibility for Refund

The caution deposit is returned to the student, after adjusting any dues, if they apply for it and take their Transfer Certificate (TC) upon discontinuing the course or moving to another institution.

Student Responsibility

It is the student's responsibility to claim this refund immediately after the academic year expires.

Forfeiture Policy

A list of students who fail to claim their refund is published in the first week of August. If the refund is not claimed by September 30th, the amount is permanently forfeited and used for college development.

Documentation Required

Students must keep the original remittance receipt in safe custody; the deposit will only be refunded if the original receipt is produced.

Processing Months

Refunds are processed only during the months of April, May, August, and September.

Admission Guidelines

Admissions are based on criteria notified by the University, keeping in view the guidelines and norms issued by the UGC and other statutory bodies.

Credit Validity

The validity of academic credits earned is subject to the maximum period specified in University or UGC regulations.

Ragging Regulations

The institution strictly follows the UGC Regulation on Curbing the Menace of Ragging (2009), which includes penalties such as withholding scholarships or results for those found guilty.