Yes it is correct, and anyone can pay the counseling fee online or to a bank. After payment you must have received a challan. 

Hello Lahari,

Yese its correct, and anyone can pay the counseling fee online or to a bank. After payment you must have received a challan. So you need to present that when you go for counseling and verification. You will not face any issues.

Hope this helps, thank you.

All the best