AKTU Initial Fees Refund Notification 2025-26: Why Some Colleges Still Haven’t Received the Initial Fee Refund?

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If you’re a student or part of an institute affiliated with AKTU, you’ve probably heard about the ongoing “Initial Fee Refund” issue for the 2025–26 session. Many students are wondering why their refund hasn’t arrived yet, even though AKTU has already processed the payments.

Let’s break down the situation in a simple, clear way so that both students and colleges understand what’s actually happening.

What the New AKTU Refund Notification Really Means

Official Notification Regarding AKTU Initial Fee Refund (2025–26)

AKTU did initiate the initial fee refunds as scheduled. In fact, the university processed transactions on:

1. 19 November 2025
2. 08 December 2025

However, not every college received the refund. The issue wasn’t a delay from AKTU — it was because many colleges had incorrect or outdated bank details on the ERP portal.

To understand this better, AKTU released two official notifications:

👉 Notification about 13 remaining colleges

👉 Notification about 193 failed transactions

Both documents show that the refunds failed due to issues on the institution’s side, not the university’s side.

What AKTU Stated in Its Official Notifications

1. Key Points from Notification Letter No. 471 (10/12/25)

1. Refunds were sent to colleges after the earlier reminders.
2. 13 colleges did not receive refunds because their bank details were missing or not updated.
3. AKTU reminded all institutions to update accurate bank account information on the ERP portal.
4. The university clearly stated it is not responsible for incorrect transactions caused by wrong bank details. This letter highlights that:

👉 Click here to view notification

2. Key Points from Notification Letter No. 472 (10/12/25)

This notification includes a much larger list — 193 colleges whose refund transactions failed due to:

1. Invalid or non-existent IFSC codes
2. Wrong account numbers
3. Closed accounts
4. Frozen bank accounts
5. "Record Not Found" errors
6. Customer-generated issues (e.g., account blocked by user)

👉 Click here to view notification

Which Colleges Are Affected?

13 Colleges With Refunds Still Pending

These are institutions that didn’t update or verify their bank details in time.

Refund amounts range from ₹40,000 to ₹48,00,000 depending on the college.

193 Colleges With Failed Transactions

The larger list includes colleges facing:

1. Invalid IFSC codes
2. Incorrect account numbers
3. Closed/frozen bank accounts
4. NEFT/RTGS validation errors

Why These Refunds Failed — The Real Causes

Common Mistakes by Colleges

1. Using old/merged bank branch IFSC codes
2. Typing mistakes in account numbers
3. Not updating ERP details on time
4. Using accounts that were inactive or frozen
5. Submitting wrong account names

Simple Banking Explanation

Banks reject transactions if:

1. Account number + IFSC don’t match
2. Branch is closed/merged
3. Account is frozen
4. Information doesn’t align with RBI’s verification system

This is why refunds bounced back to AKTU.

Impact on Students

If you're a student waiting for a refund:

1. Your money isn’t lost.
2. It simply hasn’t been credited to your college due to bank detail issues.
3. Once your college updates the details, you’ll receive your refund.

What You Can Do

1. Contact your college administration.
2. Ask if bank details have been updated on the AKTU ERP portal.
3. Keep screenshots or written communication for reference.

What Colleges Must Do Now (Urgent)

Action Checklist

1. Log into AKTU ERP immediately.
2. Verify account number and IFSC code with the bank.
3. Ensure the bank account is active and correctly configured for NEFT/RTGS.
4. Re-enter details carefully and submit.

To Avoid This in the Future

1. Appoint a finance team member responsible for ERP updates.
2. Verify bank details yearly or whenever a bank merges/updates IFSC codes.
3. Keep email records of all ERP submissions.

AKTU’s Stand — Why the University Isn’t Liable

AKTU has clearly written in both notifications:

1. Refunds were initiated successfully.
2. Payments failed due to bank detail errors by institutions, not due to any delay.
3. AKTU will not be responsible for refunds failing due to incorrect information provided by colleges.

This is standard banking practice — no institution can force a bank to deposit money into incorrect account details.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will students get their refunds?

As soon as colleges update correct bank details.

2. Should students contact AKTU directly?

No — the issue is with college account details, not AKTU.

3. When will the next refund cycle happen?

Typically after colleges complete corrections.

4. What if a college doesn't update its details?

Refund will remain pending; students should escalate within the campus administration.

Conclusion

The key takeaway is simple:

AKTU has already processed the refunds. The problem lies in incorrect bank details uploaded by colleges.

Once institutions correct their information, all pending refunds will be released in the next cycle.