The student may be eligible for a partial or full refund of the Rs.10,000 security deposit (Rs.5,000 each for ABVMU UPCNET and UPCPNET), depending on the refund policy of the respective counselling authorities.

Usually:

If the seat is not taken or admission is not completed, and the student withdraws within the given time, security deposit is refundable after deducting any processing charges.

But if the student got a seat and didn’t join, refund may not be guaranteed unless the university explicitly allows it under area/location-related withdrawal cases.

The student should immediately:

1. Check the official brochure or counselling guidelines for refund rules.

2. Email or contact the counselling authority (ABVMU or concerned university).

3. Attach proof of allotment and payment receipts while requesting a refund.

Note: Refund rules vary each year, so direct confirmation from the official source is the safest step.