Introduction
The Open and Distance Learning (ODLC) hereby notifies the following policy regarding Processing Fees applicable to all applicants seeking approval as:
ODLC National Coordination Office (NCO)
ODLC Regional Coordination Office (RCO)
ODLC Accredited Learning Centre (ALC)
This fee is charged strictly for application processing, document scrutiny, due-diligence, and administrative evaluation, and shall not be construed as Affiliation Fees or Accreditation Fees.
Nature of the Processing Fee
1. The Processing Fee is mandatory, non-refundable, and non-adjustable, irrespective of the outcome of the application.
2. Submission of Processing Fee does not guarantee approval, affiliation, or recognition.
3. Processing Fee covers:
Preliminary document verification
Legal and academic scrutiny
Background assessment
Administrative due-diligence
System onboarding review
4. The fee is charged per application and is valid only for the specific category applied for (NCO/RCO/ALC).
Processing Fee Structure
For Indian Applicants
(Domestic Fees – INR)
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Category
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Processing Fee (Non-Refundable)
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|---|---|
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ALC – ODLC Accredited Learning Centre
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5,000 /-
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RCO – ODLC Regional Coordination Office
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10,000 /-
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For International Applicants
(Fees – USD)
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Category
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Processing Fee (Non-Refundable)
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|---|---|
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ALC – ODLC Accredited Learning Centre
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USD 50
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RCO – ODLC Regional Coordination Office
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USD 200
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NCO – ODLC National Coordination Office
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USD 500
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Terms & Conditions
Non-Refundable Clause
The Processing Fee is strictly non-refundable, irrespective of rejection, withdrawal, incomplete application, non-compliance, misrepresentation, or failure to meet ODLC standards.
Independent of Affiliation
This fee is not a part of affiliation fee or any other service fee.
Applicants who qualify for approval may be required to pay separate affiliation and accreditation charges, as notified by ODLC.
Verification & Due-Diligence
Once the fee is paid, ODLC undertakes multi-stage verification including:
Legal documents review
Infrastructure assessment
Institutional capability evaluation
Academic compliance verification
Financial and management background review
Grounds for Rejection
Applications may be rejected due to:
Insufficient or fraudulent documentation
Non-compliance with ODLC norms
Misrepresentation of facts
Conflicts with ODLC policies
Failure to meet academic, administrative, or financial criteria
Rejection shall not entitle the applicant to any refund.
Validity and Re-Submission
Processing Fee is valid only for the specific application submitted.
If an applicant wishes to reapply, modify category, or re-submit after rejection, a fresh Processing Fee must be paid.
International Compliance
For applicants outside India:
1. Fee shall be payable in USD, or equivalent international currency via approved payment gateways.
2. ODLC may seek additional documentation as per local legal requirements of the applicant’s country.
3. ODLC reserves the right to conduct international due-diligence and background validation through third-party agencies.
4. All approvals are subject to ODLC’s internal policies and compliance requirements applicable globally.
Payment Terms
1. All payments must be made only via ODLC’s authorised payment gateways.
2. Cash payments, manual deposits, or unofficial transfers will not be accepted.
3. ODLC shall issue a digital receipt automatically upon successful payment.
4. The receipt confirms fee payment only and does not imply approval.
Jurisdiction & Legal Applicability
1. All disputes arising from Processing Fee payments shall fall under the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in Delhi, India.
2. ODLC reserves the right to update or revise fee structures and terms without prior notice.
3. The applicant agrees to abide by ODLC’s Policies, Guidelines, and Code of Conduct.
Declaration
By submitting the Processing Fee, the applicant acknowledges and agrees that:
They have read and understood all Terms & Conditions
The fee is non-refundable under all circumstances
Submission does not grant any right to approval or affiliation
All information submitted is true and correct to the best of their knowledge