Consumer Court Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

Can coaching institutes or private universities forfeit 100% fees if a student withdraws admission?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

No. UGC guidelines and CCPA guidelines mandate that educational institutions and coaching centers must provide proportional pro-rata fee refunds if a student leaves within specified timeframes; full forfeiture amounts to unfair trade practice.

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