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Centre Processing
Fee Policy

Building trust in academic and skill development through a robust institutional framework.

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OUR FRAMEWORK

Institutional Framework for Academic and Skill Development Oversight

Adopted by the Open and Distance Learning Council (ODLC) to ensure academic integrity, quality assurance, and standardized delivery across regions.

The Open and Distance Learning Council (ODLC) operates through a structured institutional framework for academic and skill development oversight to ensure quality assurance, transparency, learner authenticity, and standardized academic and training operations across India and internationally.

This framework governs academic centres, skill-development institutions, wellness and sports training centres, and establishes a clear approval, verification, and accountability mechanism, supported by a non-refundable processing fee policy strictly for administrative and academic evaluation purposes.

This framework does not constitute a commercial, franchise, or profit-distribution model and is aligned with international educational governance and oversight practices.

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OUR GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

Multi-Level Governance & Oversight

ODLC Global
Headquarters (GHQ)

Supreme authority for policy making, certifications and strategic oversight worldwide.

National Coordination
Office (NCO)

Country-level coordination, compliance and national academic operations.

Regional Coordination
Office (RCO)

Regional supervision, centre inspections and academic quality assurance.

Accredited Learning
Centres (ALCs)

Institute-level facilitation, training delivery and learner support.

Multi-Level Verification
System

Layered verification, audits and accountability across all levels.

CENTRE PROCESSING POLICY

Centre Processing Fee Policy (Non-Refundable)

To facilitate application processing, document scrutiny, verification, inspections, and administrative evaluation, ODLC prescribes a non-refundable Centre Processing Fee.

POLICY DETAILS

Nature of the Processing Fee

Mandatory and non-refundable under all circumstances

Applicable per application and per category

Not an affiliation, accreditation, or franchise fee

Payment of the processing fee does not guarantee approval

FEE INFORMATION

Processing Fee Structure

INDIA

For Indian Applicants (INR)

INR
Category Processing Fee (Non-Refundable)
ODLC Accredited Learning Centre (ALC)
₹5,000 non-refundable processing fee. Remaining ₹20,000 payable upon successful eligibility and document approval.
ODLC Regional Coordination Office (RCO)
₹10,000 non-refundable processing fee. Final affiliation fee will be determined after eligibility review, based on the region and operational scope.
ODLC Accredited Learning Centre (ALC)
₹5,000 Non-Refundable

non-refundable processing fee. Remaining ₹20,000 payable upon successful eligibility and document approval.

ODLC Regional Coordination Office (RCO)
₹10,000 Non-Refundable

non-refundable processing fee. Final affiliation fee will be determined after eligibility review, based on the region and operational scope.

INTERNATIONAL

For International Applicants (Fees – USD)

USD
Category Processing Fee (Non-Refundable)
ODLC Accredited Learning Centre (ALC)
USD 50 non-refundable processing fee. Final fee will be determined after eligibility review.
ODLC Regional Coordination Office (RCO)
USD 200 non-refundable processing fee. Final fee will be determined after eligibility review.
ODLC National Coordination Office (NCO)
USD 500 non-refundable processing fee. Final fee will be determined after eligibility review.
ODLC Accredited Learning Centre (ALC)
USD 50 Non-Refundable

non-refundable processing fee. Final fee will be determined after eligibility review.

ODLC Regional Coordination Office (RCO)
USD 200 Non-Refundable

non-refundable processing fee. Final fee will be determined after eligibility review.

ODLC National Coordination Office (NCO)
USD 500 Non-Refundable

non-refundable processing fee. Final fee will be determined after eligibility review.

Processing Fee Terms

Fee is strictly for administrative and academic processing

Non-refundable in case of rejection, withdrawal, or non-compliance

Separate fees may apply for affiliation or other academic services, if approved

A fresh processing fee is required for reapplication or change of category

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Legal and Technical Responsibility Framework

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ALCs / Skill Centres are responsible for learner-level verification and programme delivery

02

RCOs are responsible for all ALCs and Skill Centres within their region

03

NCOs are responsible for RCOs within their respective countries

04

ODLC GHQ acts as the final authority for approvals, certifications, policy formulation, audits, and dispute resolution

Nature of the ODLC Model

ODLC’s NCO–RCO–ALC framework constitutes an institutional governance and oversight structure, not a commercial franchise or profit-distribution system.

Operational sustainability is achieved through administrative and academic cost-recovery mechanisms, consistent with international educational and institutional practices.

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RCO
ALC

Final Statement

The Institutional Framework for Academic and Skill Development Oversight , supported by a transparent Centre Processing Fee Policy , ensures that education, skill training, wellness, sports, and performing arts programmes are delivered in a credible, verifiable, learner-focused, and internationally aligned manner , with clear accountability and centralized academic authority.

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