Rajasthan PTET 2026 Fee Refund Process: Major Update from VMOU Kota
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Rajasthan PTET 2026 Fee Refund Process: Major Update from VMOU Kota
There is highly important news for candidates who participated in the PTET Exam-2026 conducted by Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Kota. The university has released the official notification for the Rajasthan PTET 2026 Fee Refund for candidates who failed to secure admission after the conclusion of the online counselling process or who got their admission cancelled.
According to the order (No: VMOU/PTET/2026/813, dated 08-10-2026) issued by the Office of the Coordinator, PTET Exam-2026, candidates who wish to get a refund of their counselling registration fee and admission fee can apply through the official refund portal. In this article, we provide detailed information about the complete refund process, important dates, rules, and the deduction amounts applicable under different circumstances.
PTET 2026 Refund Schedule: Important Dates
The timeline to apply for the PTET 2026 fee refund is very limited. Candidates are advised to complete their online application on time without waiting for the last date.
| Important Activity | Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| Date of release of official notification | 08 October 2026 |
| Start date for online application on the refund portal | 09 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 21 October 2026 |
| Last date to cancel admission due to eligibility or other reasons | 15 October 2026 |
Important Note: If you wish to cancel your admission due to non-fulfillment of eligibility criteria or any other reason, the last date to send the application to the PTET office through the respective college is scheduled as 15 October 2026.
PTET 2026 Fee Refund Rules and Deduction Details
According to the guidelines issued by VMOU Kota, the counselling and admission fee deposited by the candidates will be refunded under different rules. The department has fixed deduction charges for various categories, the details of which are clarified in the table below:
| Candidate's Status / Circumstance | Deduction from Total Deposited Fee | Details of Refunded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| No seat allotted: If no college is allotted in any stage of counselling. | ₹200/- | Out of the ₹5000/- counselling fee, ₹200 will be deducted and the remaining ₹4800/- will be refunded. |
| Seat allotted but did not report: College was allotted but did not report, or did not select any institution during counselling. | ₹600/- | Out of the total sum of counselling and admission fee, ₹600 will be deducted and the remaining amount will be refunded. |
| Ineligible due to incorrect information: Declared ineligible for admission due to filling incorrect facts, incorrect marks percentage, or incorrect category. | ₹1000/- | Out of the total deposited fee (counselling + admission fee), ₹1000 will be deducted and the remaining amount will be refunded. |
| Admission cancelled due to non-declaration of final year result: Took admission by submitting an affidavit, but cancelled admission through the college by 15-10-2026 due to non-fulfillment of eligibility. | ₹1000/- | Out of the total deposited fee, ₹1000 will be deducted and the remaining amount will be refunded. |
| Voluntary cancellation of admission: Candidates who cancel their admission by 15-10-2026 due to any other reason. | ₹1000/- | Out of the total deposited fee, ₹1000 will be deducted and the remaining amount will be refunded. |
| In case of accidental death of the candidate: Admission was successfully secured, but the candidate met with an untimely demise (special circumstance). | ₹0/- (No deduction) | The entire fee will be refunded upon submission of proper documents. |
How to Apply for Refund? (Step-by-Step Process)
To claim the Rajasthan PTET 2026 Fee Refund, candidates must apply online by visiting the official refund portal. The step-by-step process to apply is given below:
- Visit the Official Website: First, visit the official website of PTET 2026 (or the PTET portal of VMOU Kota).
- Select the Refund Link: Click on the "Apply for Refund" or "PTET-2026 Fee Refund" link on the homepage.
- Enter Login Details: Log in by entering your roll number, counselling ID, name, mother's name, and date of birth.
- Fill Bank Details: After logging in, carefully enter your bank account details (account number, IFSC code, bank name, and branch).
- Upload Documents: Upload a scanned copy of your bank passbook or cancelled cheque along with the required PTET documents.
- Submit: Double-check all the details, submit the form, and keep a printout of it safe for future reference.
Important Documents and Essential Instructions Regarding Bank Account
To complete the refund process without any hindrance, the university has issued strict instructions regarding bank accounts. Ignoring these instructions may put your refund on hold:
- Candidate's Own Bank Account is Mandatory: It is mandatory for the candidate to submit only their own bank account on the online portal for the refund. Accounts of mother, father, brother, sister, or any other relative will not be accepted.
- Verified Bank Account: The bank account must be active, and the spelling of the name must match exactly with the one in your PTET application form.
- Clear Copy of Passbook/Cheque Book: The uploaded copy of the passbook or cancelled cheque must be clear so that the bank account number and IFSC code can be easily read.
Special Circumstance: Refund Rules in Case of Candidate's Death
According to point number 7 of the office order, if a candidate had successfully secured admission in the PTET course but met with an accidental death, special relaxation has been granted in such cases on humanitarian grounds.
In such cases, the necessary and appropriate documents must be submitted through the respective teacher training institution (college) to the Coordinator, PTET Exam 2026, Gargi Bhawan, Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. After verification of the documents, the entire fee (without any deduction) will be refunded to the bank account of the deceased candidate's wife/husband/mother/father.
Conclusion and Advice from Patamde Study
This is the final and golden opportunity for candidates who were left out of the counselling and admission process under the Rajasthan PTET 2026 exam to get their deposited amount back. Make sure to complete your online application within the timeline set by VMOU Kota, i.e., 09 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. Do not rush while filling in the bank details, as a minor mistake can stall your refund.
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