Prohibition of Capitation Fee

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Chapter IX ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND CONVOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

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(1) No Private University, or any person acting on its behalf, shall demand, accept or cause to be accepted any capitation fee, donation, contribution or consideration, by whatever name called, as a condition for admission, continuation of studies, or conferment of any degree, diploma or certificate.
(2) Every Private University shall strictly adhere to the fee structure approved by the State Government or such Regulatory Authority as may be notified, and shall ensure full transparency in its admission process.
(3) Any violation of this section shall constitute a serious offence and shall render the University, its Sponsoring Body, management or any person responsible liable to, -
- (a) penalty upto 10,00,000 (Rupees ten-lakh);
- (b) refund of the entire amount collected with such interest as may be prescribed;
- (c) suspension or withdrawal of programme approvals, or appointment of an Administrator; and
- (d) any other action as the State Government may deem appropriate including initiation of proceedings for omission of name of the University from Schedule.
(4) For the purposes of this section, capitation fee means any amount collected in excess of the fee approved by the State Government, including any donation or payment demanded as a precondition for admission or academic benefit.
(5) The State Government may frame rules for carrying out the provisions of this section, and all Private Universities shall be bound to comply with such rules.

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