NTA SWAYAM Fees Structure 2025: Category-Wise Fee for General / OBC / SC / ST / PwD Candidates
The National Testing Agency has released the latest information bulletin for the NTA SWAYAM July exam in online mode. Candidates applying for NTA SWAYAM semester exam must check the detailed SWAYAM exam fees in the information bulletin on the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/swayam. Enrolling on SWAYAM courses is completely free of cost; however, according to the latest notice, learners have to pay a SWAYAM exam fee of Rs. 750 per course for the general category and Rs. 500 for the reserved category candidates, to get their SWAYAM certificate after qualifying the NTA SWAYAM semester exam.
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- SWAYAM Fee Structure: Overview
- SWAYAM Exam Fee 2025
- How can I pay SWAYAM Exam Fees?
- SWAYAM Exam Fees: Points to Keep in Mind
- What if there is an Error in the SWAYAM Exam Fee Payment?
- SWAYAM Exam Fee Payment: Helpline Desk
For students and working professionals, understanding the National Testing Agency (NTA) SWAYAM fee structure is essential to plan budgets, claim academic credits and make informed decisions about optional certified assessments. Candidates can check the current fee slabs, reservation categories, multi-course discounts, payment modes, refund policies and others in the article below.
SWAYAM Fee Structure: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Study Cost | Most SWAYAM course content is free to access |
SWAYAM Certification Cost | To obtain an official SWAYAM certificate, candidates must register for and pay for the proctored final exam; fees vary by session and category |
Typical Fee Slab | General - Rs. 750 (first course) / Rs. 600 (subsequent per course); OBC/SC/ST/PwD - Rs. 500 (first) / Rs. 400 (subsequent) |
Some national coordinators (e.g. NPTEL) charge ~Rs. 1,000 per course for in-person proctored exams.
SWAYAM Exam Fee 2025
NTA announces exact fees in each SWAYAM information bulletin for the semester. Check the table below to check the recent SWAYAM fees.
| Category | Fee for one course | Fee for additional courses (per course) |
|---|---|---|
General / Unreserved | Rs. 750 | Rs. 600 |
Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 |
Variations in SWAYAM Fees by Different Provider: NPTEL, UGC, others
NPTEL (Engineering/technical streams) offers optional in-person proctored certification exams at ~Rs. 1,000 per course (some short courses/bootcamps may differ). Learners who take NPTEL courses through SWAYAM should check the NPTEL course page for the exact proctored-exam charge.
UGC / AICTE / Other National Coordinators: Fee amounts and certificate formats can vary; some courses may have slightly higher or lower admin charges depending on the issuing institution and the exam mode. It is advised to check the course page on SWAYAM and the NTA information bulletin.
How can I pay SWAYAM Exam Fees?
Candidates are required to pay for SWAYAM exam fees in online mode only. Payments for NTA SWAYAM registration are typically accepted via net banking, debit/credit card, UPI and wallets. Students must keep the payment receipt and transaction ID this is proof for application completion.
SWAYAM Exam Fees: Points to Keep in Mind
Concessions and Eligibility for Reduced Fees: Concession categories typically include Gen-EWS, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST and PwD. Concession rules and document requirements (e.g. caste/PwD certificates) are mentioned in the NTA information bulletin for each SWAYAM semester.
Refunds, Corrections and Cancellation Policy: Application form is considered complete only after payment; the NTA bulletin lists deadlines for fee submission and form corrections. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances.
NTA’s instructions include strict rules about submitting only one application per candidate per course. Multiple applications may be rejected.
What if there is an Error in the SWAYAM Exam Fee Payment?
The confirmation page of your online application will appear only after your payment is successful. If it does not appear even after you’ve paid, first check with your bank or payment gateway. If the transaction is still not reflected on the portal, you can contact the NTA Help Desk. If the issue remains unresolved, you may pay the fee again. Any duplicate payment will be refunded by NTA through the same payment method after reconciliation.
SWAYAM Exam Fee Payment: Helpline Desk
Candidates appearing for the SWAYAM July semester exam can check the payment of exam fee – procedure/ mode / service provider(s) and services charges in the table below.
| Sr.No | Mode of Payment | CANARA BANK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Net Banking | Other Banks (Including Canara Bank) | Rs.13 + GST | |
HDFC, ICICI, SBI, AXIS | Rs.17 + GST | |||
2 | Debit Cards | Visa/ Master | Transaction up to Rs.2000/- 01.40% + GST | |
Transaction above Rs.2000/- 0.85% + GST | ||||
Rupay | NIL Charge | |||
3 | Credit Cards | Domestic | 1.10% + GST | |
4 | Unified Payment Interface (UPI) | NIL Charge | ||
Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number, to be registered in their online SWAYAM application form, are their own, as relevant information will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address and/or through SMS on the registered mobile number only. NTA shall not be responsible for any non-communication/miscommunication with a candidate at the provided email address or mobile number.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Certificates are issued by recognised National Coordinators and participating institutions; many employers and universities accept these for professional upskilling and credit transfer, but acceptance policies vary with the target employer/university.
Refund/cancellation policies are described in the relevant NTA bulletin; generally there are strict rules and narrow windows for corrections, retain receipts and follow the published timelines.
Some NPTEL proctored exams have historically charged about Rs. 1,000 per course; verify on the specific NPTEL/SWAYAM course page.
Fees vary by semester and category, but recent NTA practice shows approximately Rs. 750 for the first course (general) and Rs. 600 for additional courses; concession categories have lower rates (e.g. Rs. 500/Rs. 400). Check the current NTA information bulletin for exact figures.
Course content is free to access. A fee applies only if you opt to appear in the proctored final exam and receive an official certificate.