The tuition and other fees for all programmes at Shardabai Pawar Arts, Commerce & Science College, Shardanagar are fixed as per the guidelines of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Government of Maharashtra and competent fee regulatory authorities. Fees may differ for Grant-in-Aid and Non-Grant programmes, and also according to the student s category (Open / Reserved / EWS / Other States).
As fee amounts are revised from time to time, the college publishes the exact rupee amounts for each programme and year in the admission prospectus, notice board and office counter at the beginning of every academic year. Please refer to those official notifications for the latest figures.
In general, the total fees payable by a student consist of the following components (as applicable to the programme and year of study):
| Sr. No. | Head of Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fee | As prescribed by SPPU / Government for the concerned faculty and programme (Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Computer Science, B.B.A.(CA), B.Voc., etc.). |
| 2 | Laboratory / Practical Fee | Applicable to Science, Home Science, Computer Science, B.Voc. and other practical-based programmes. |
| 3 | Library & Reading Room Fee | For the use of Central Library, e-resources, reading hall and book-bank services. |
| 4 | University Fees | Includes eligibility fee, University development fee, sports and cultural fees, and other charges collected on behalf of SPPU. |
| 5 | Exam Fee | Semester / annual examination fee as per University notifications, collected before filling the examination forms. |
| 6 | Admission & Registration Fee | One-time or annual admission charge including registration and processing charges. |
| 7 | Miscellaneous Fees | Identity card, student welfare, NSS / sports contribution and other small heads as approved by the authorities. |
| 8 | Hostel & Mess Fees | Charged separately for students availing hostel accommodation and mess facility in Shardabai Pawar Girls Hostel; as per hostel office notifications. |
Note: Concessions / scholarships (Government of Maharashtra, social welfare, minority, EBC, etc.) are available to eligible students as per the prevailing rules.
For courses which do not come under the jurisdiction of DTE (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., M.A., M.Com., M.Sc., etc.), the refund of fees in case of cancellation of admission is carried out as per the UGC notification dated 23 April 2007 and the rules of Savitribai Phule Pune University. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
| Sr. No. | Time of Cancellation | Amount to be Deducted from Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | From 1st day to 10th day (first day inclusive) from the date of commencement of the course | 20% of the total fees |
| 2 | From 11th day to 30th day (first day inclusive) from the date of commencement of the course | 40% of the total fees |
| 3 | After 30 days from the date of commencement of the course (first day inclusive) | 100% of the total fees (no refund) |
For candidates who cancel their admission before the commencement of the course , the entire fee is refunded after deduction of a processing fee of not more than Rs. 1000/-, as per UGC norms. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
In case of any dispute or change in norms, the decision of Savitribai Phule Pune University / Government of Maharashtra and the latest official circulars will be binding on all students and parents.