Ques. What is the application fee for CSMU admissions 2026, and is it refundable?
Ans. The application fee at CSMU is INR 850, and an additional registration fee of INR 1,500 is also applicable at the time of admission. Both fees are non-refundable regardless of whether the student secures admission or withdraws after applying.
Ques. Does CSMU charge different fees for merit-based direct admission vs entrance exam-based admission?
Ans. No, the tuition fee structure at CSMU remains the same regardless of the admission route, whether through CSMUCET, national entrance exams like JEE Main or CAT, or merit-based direct admission. The fee difference, if any, applies only to the category of seat (general, NRI, or management quota) and not to the admission pathway.
Ques. If I take lateral entry admission into B.Tech at CSMU, do I pay fees for 3 years or 4 years?
Ans. Lateral entry students at CSMU are admitted directly into the second year of the B.Tech program, making it a 3-year course for them. The total tuition fee for lateral entry is INR 4.44 lakh (CSE/IT/ECE/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Biotechnology) and INR 5.34 lakh for AI & ML (IBM), as opposed to INR 6.40-8 lakh for regular 4-year B.Tech students.
Ques. Can I apply for a scholarship at the time of CSMU admission, or only after joining?
Ans. Scholarship applications at CSMU are typically processed at the time of or shortly after admission, during the first month of the academic session. Merit-based scholarships are assessed on qualifying exam scores at entry, while renewal in subsequent years depends on CGPA achieved at CSMU. Supporting documents must be submitted before the deadline announced on the university portal.
Ques. Is the INR 850 application fee separate from the course tuition fee at CSMU?
Ans. Yes, the INR 850 application fee and INR 1,500 registration fee are one-time charges paid during the admission process and are completely separate from the annual tuition fee. These charges are not adjusted against the tuition fee and are non-refundable once paid.
Ques. What is the fee payment schedule after securing admission at CSMU?
Ans. After admission confirmation, students at CSMU typically pay approximately 50% of the annual tuition fee upfront, with the remaining balance payable as per the university's semester-wise fee schedule. The exact payment deadlines are communicated by the admissions office at the time of enrollment and may vary by program.
Ques. Are PhD and doctoral program fees at CSMU different from regular UG and PG fees?
Ans. Yes, PhD and doctoral program fees at CSMU are structured differently from UG and PG courses. Candidates must hold a master's degree with at least 55% marks and qualify through an entrance test and interview. Teaching Assistantship holders in M.Tech and PhD programs are also eligible for a monthly stipend of INR 15,000-25,000, which partially offsets the cost of the program. Specific PhD fee details are available on the CSMU admissions portal.
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