Eligibility Criteria of Courses iooered by the Neotia University, 2026-27

• The Eligibility criteria may be revised by the competent Authorities of The Neotia University, if required.
• Staying at TNU Hostel is optional except for all Maritime Studies Courses as per DG Shipping, Govt. of India rules with extra fee (Rs. 45,000/- per semester + Rs. 23,000/- – One Time Fee) (Rs. 15,000/- refundable).
• Uniform is mandatory for MRE (Marine Engg.), BNS (Nautical Sc.), & all courses under the School of Hospitality & Culinary Art and Management or any other department as per regulations and requirements of the University, with extra fee (actual) as applicable.
• Students are entitled to FREE Study Materials / Books every semester.
• Separate hostels for boys & girls are available on a first-come, first-serve basis with extra fee as applicable (Rs. 45,000/- per semester + Rs. 23,000/- – One Time Fee) (Rs. 15,000/- refundable).
• AC Bus Transportation facilities are available from various parts of Kolkata & nearby locations on a first-come, first-serve basis with extra fee as applicable (Rs. 22,000/-* per semester — Up & Down). (*Subject to revision by the management as and when required)
• 25% to 100% SCHOLARSHIP on tuition fees is available for qualified candidates as per the TNU Scholarship criteria, EXCEPT for Vocational Studies and Post Graduate Courses in 2026-27.
• Eligibility percentage (%) for UG programs will be calculated on the Best of Five (05) subjects of the Class-XII Board Examination. Only valid & recognized boards & universities are accepted. For Post Graduate courses, the overall percentage in Graduation will be considered, and for Lateral Entry courses, the overall percentage in Diploma will be considered.
• For the earlier 3 Years UG Courses, it will now be a (3 + 1) Years Course. The final 1 year (i.e., 7th & 8th Semester) will have On Job Training (OJT) or Research Works. Students opting for OJT will pay Rs. 12,000/- per semester for 7th & 8th, and those eligible and opting for Research Works will have to pay the FULL SEMESTER FEE for 7th & 8th Semesters.

• Students’ Eligibility and Application Form:
  • The admission counsellors will assist students in completing the application form, and a non-refundable application fee of Rs 500/- will be required from each applicant.
  • Payments can be made via the CRM / ERP software and the TNU website (Payment Gateway) (share QR code).
  • The Class Ten (10) Roll Number will serve as a unique identification number and must be included in the Application Form. Applications submitted with an incorrect roll number will be deemed invalid.
• Offer Letter and Provisional Admission Fee:
  • Upon submitting the Application Form, with assistance from the Admission Counsellors, the student will pay a Provisional Admission Fee of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only), applicable to all courses.
  • Payment can be made via the TNU website (Payment Gateway) (QR code) / DD / cheque in the name of The Neotia University.
  • After Class XII (Twelve) marks are received and entered into the Application Form, the Counsellor will check the same. The Registrar’s office, consisting of at least two executives supervised by an assistant registrar, will verify the application form and the accompanying documents to determine the student’s eligibility for admission.
  • Following a successful verification of eligibility, the Registrar’s office will issue an online offer letter to the students through the CRM Dashboard. CRM will also send an auto email to the concerned student.
• 2nd Instalment of Fee and UID Generation:
  • Students are required to settle the outstanding balance of the admission fee and the portion of the first-semester fee, totalling Rs. 40,000/- (Rupees Fourty Thousand only), at the time of final admission.
  • If the total 1st semester and onetime fee combined is less than 50,000/- then the remaining full amount to be paid with 2nd instalment.
  • This payment must be completed within 15 days following the announcement of the class XII results or the issuance of provisional admission, whichever occurs first.
  • Payments can be made via the TNU website using the Payment Gateway (QR code) / DD / Cheque.
  • Upon receipt of a total amount of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Forty-Six Thousand only), the student’s UID number will be generated by the Registrar Department within 3 working days.
• Full Admission Fee:
  • Students are required to settle the balance of the first semester fee by July 31, 2026.
  • The student who will take admission after 30^th June, 2026, will get another 30 days to submit the remaining fee of the 1st semester.
  • Failure to complete the remaining payment will result in students being prohibited from attending classes or participating in any semester examinations. The Registrar’s department is responsible for enforcing this policy.
  • The final admission fee must be processed exclusively through the ERP system, writing the UID.
• Scholarship-Related Works and Scholarship Letter:
  • Scholarship is applicable to the students who will take Final Admission (usually by paying Rs. 50,000/- or as decided for certain courses) by 30^th June, 2026 (including Chancellor’s Scholarship). The last date for scholarships by paying full admission for the students of nursing, GNM, maritime courses or any other course where a JEE/CET result is not declared within 30^th June 2026, will be announced later.
  • While completing the application form, students have the option to select the scholarship. Upon selection, the eligibility criteria will be displayed, and students are required to upload the necessary documents (such as an income certificate, domicile certificate, or other proof) in the designated area of the application form within 10 days of H.S. results / Provisional Admission.
  • The Registrar’s office will review the submitted scholarship documents, and if they are deemed accurate, a conditional Scholarship Letter will be issued to the students via their online Dashboard in CRM and sent to their registered email address, as many students may not possess their Class XII marks at that time. The conditional Scholarship Letter should reach to the students within 2 working days of submission of required documents.
  • Students are required to submit the original scholarship documents within 15 days following their final admission.
  • The scholarship amount may be deducted from the first semester fee during the final admission process, contingent upon the physical verification of the documents by the Registrar’s Office, which will assess the marks obtained by the student in H.S., family income, and other necessary documents.
  • Failure to provide the physical documents for verification will result in the cancellation of the scholarship, and the student will be obliged to pay the remaining fee within 7 days to finalise the admission process.
• Orientation and Start of New Session of 2026-27:
  • The new academic session for the Batch of 2026-27 is scheduled to commence on August 1, 2026. An orientation period lasting between 7 and 15 days, encompassing both common and departmental sessions, will be organised along with bridge courses for the newly enrolled students.
  • For, PG, Maritime Studies and other courses like B.Sc. Nursing / GNM may have Orientation Session separately after the final admission of the courses gets over.
  • The Registrar’s department will notify students through email, WhatsApp, and various other communication channels. Concurrently, members of the admissions team will also provide information to students about the initiation of the new batch of 2026-27.
• Responsibilities of the Departments in 2026-27:
  • Admission Department:
    • Facilitation of communication, counselling, and guidance for prospective students.
    • Engaging in telephonic communication, utilising WhatsApp, and employing various methods to connect with and follow up with students, as instructed by higher authorities.
    • Assisting students in the completion of the application form and the uploading of necessary documents.
    • Conducting the initial review of the information and documents submitted.
    • Providing guidance regarding the payment of the application fee, provisional admission fee, second instalment fee, and final admission fee.
    • Updating student records in the CRM / ERP software daily.
    • Maintaining regular communication with the Registrar and Accounts departments.
  • Registrar Department:
    • Conducting a second-level verification of the application form and the accompanying documents, followed by updating the status within the CRM software.
    • Generating and distributing the offer letter to students who have been provisionally admitted.
    • Liaison with IT department for generation of UID of admitted students.
    • Verifying the scholarship-related documents uploaded in the CRM software and issuing a conditional scholarship letter to students who meet the eligibility criteria.
    • Performing a physical verification of all documents required for admission eligibility prior to the generation of the Unique Identification (UID).
    • Arrangement of Scholarship interviews for the eligible students
    • Carrying out a physical verification of the original documents before issuing the Final Scholarship Award Letter to students.
    • Updating the stages and statuses of students in the CRM software following the verification of documents.
  • Accounts Department:
    • Verification of the students’ fees with the payments received and the reports submitted by the counsellors; and ensure that all the payments are reflected and reconciled through TNU’s ERP.
    • Record the collected fees daily in the designated software.
    • Provide students with a receipt for their payments, either via their registered email or in person, following the approved format.
    • Engage with the bank to address any discrepancies related to fee payments.
    • Obtain QR codes or other necessary facilities for fee payments for incoming students.
• Refund Policy of Provisional Admission Fee – 2026–27
  • Should a student decide not to proceed with Final Admission for any reason, they are entitled to request a refund of the Provisional Admission Fee.
  • The student may initiate a refund request for the Provisional Admission Fee at any time following consultation with the Admission Counsellors.
  • To apply for a refund, the student must submit a formal application via email to the Admission Head at cancellation@tnu.in, addressed to The Neotia University.
  • This application should include bank account information of the student or their parents (including account number, bank name, branch, and IFSC code) or a cancelled cheque from the student or their parents.
  • A digital copy of the provisional admission fee receipt or payment acknowledgement.
  • The refund application must be forwarded to the Refund Processing Department (Accounts Department) with a recommendation from an authorised representative of the Admission Department at TNU.
  • The refund application will be processed within 30 days following the date of the refund application.
  • The entire amount of the Provisional Admission Fee will be refunded to the student without any interest.
  • Please note that the application fee of Rs. 500/- is non-refundable.
• Refund Policy of Final Admission Fee – 2026-27
  • Should a student decide not to proceed with their enrolment after final admission for any reason, they may submit a request for a refund of the fees paid.
  • The refund process will be initiated in accordance with the guidelines set forth by UGC Regulations.
  • Prior to initiating the refund process, the student is required to obtain written clearance from all relevant departments, as applicable. The Registrar department will take the online approval from the respective department on the basis of the merit of the Refund application of the student.

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