Narayana Engineering College, Nellore

Getting your certificates back can be tough, especially when the institution demands payment for the entire course. Here's how you can address the situation: Steps to Retrieve Your Certificates: Understand the College's Policy: Request a copy of the institution's fee refund or withdrawal policy.Check if the demand for 4 years of fees aligns with their official rules.Send a Formal RequestWrite a formal letter to the Principal explaining your circumstances.State your health and churning financial issues.Demand a waiver or reduction in fees.Seek Mediation Through Higher Authorities:After the administration of your college denies cooperation, go higher:University Administration: Approach the affiliating university for help.AICTE or UGC: If your college is AICTE/UGC-affiliated, raise your complaint on their grievance website.Legal Support:The colleges cannot withhold the original certificates owing to legal restriction according to the norms of the AICTE.As per these regulations:Institutions can collect only a small processing fee for withdrawal.Withholding certificates for unpaid fees is not allowed.Seek help from a legal aid organisation or lawyer to file a formal complaint.Contact Student Welfare Organizations:Student welfare or activist groups may be approached to help negotiate with the college.File an RTI :File an RTI with the affiliating university to get information about fee refund and withdrawal policies.Submit a Grievance to Local Authorities:Reach out to the district education officer or the higher education department of your state for redressal.