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Here’s a general idea of how fee structures are usually organized according to category in many Indian colleges and universities, especially for engineering or professional courses:

1. General Category (Open/Unreserved)

   • Pays full tuition fees as fixed by the institution or government.

   • Usually the highest fees compared to reserved categories.
     
     

2. OBC (Other Backward Classes)

   • Typically, there is a concession or reduced fee compared to General category.
     
     

   • The discount varies by state and institution but can be around 10% to 30%.
     
     

3. SC/ST (Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes)

   • Substantial fee waiver or sometimes completely waived, especially for tuition fees.
     
     

   • May still need to pay other charges like exam fees or hostel fees.
     
     

4. Minority Communities (like Muslim, Christian, Sikh, etc.)

   • Some institutions provide a fee concession for minority students, but it varies widely.
     
     

   • Scholarships or specific schemes may apply.
     
     

5. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

   • May receive additional fee reductions or scholarships based on income criteria.
     
     

6. Special Categories (PWD, Defense, etc.)

   • Often eligible for further concessions or scholarships.

Important Notes:

• The exact fees structure and concessions differ by state government rules and college policies.
  
  

• Some states have a fixed reservation policy for categories which also affects fees.
  
  

• Many colleges publish official fee charts on their websites each academic year.
  
  

• Scholarships and fee reimbursements from state or central governments may further reduce the payable amount.
  
  

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