PSOU Fee Structure 2026: Course-Wise Fees and Payment Modes
Admission for the July 2026 cycle at Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (PSOU) is open until 10 October 2026. PSOU has not published a detailed course-wise fee table for all programmes on its official website as of 02 October 2026, though fee refund policy, mandatory student IDs, and RTI payment methods are clearly specified.
Key facts
| July 2026 Admission Deadline | 10 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| RTI Application Fee | Rs. 10 |
| RTI Payment Modes | Demand Draft, Banker’s Cheque, IPO |
| Payable To (RTI) | Registrar, JGND PSOU, Patiala |
| Mandatory Registration IDs | ABC ID and DEB ID |
| Admission Helpline | 9463082523 |
July 2026 Session Fees and Availability
Online admission for the July 2026 cycle is open through 10 October 2026. Applicants must apply through the PSOU online admission portal.
PSOU has not published a complete course-wise tuition fee breakdown for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes on its site as of 02 October 2026. For specific programme fee inquiries, learners should contact the university helpline at 9463082523 or write to admission.helpline@psou.ac.in.
A notification regarding the Ph.D. fee structure for the 2025–26 session was issued on 15 September 2026 on the PSOU Ph.D. admission portal.
Admission Fee Refund Rules and Cancellation Policy
Refund of admission fees is processed according to university rules and regulations in accordance with the UGC refund policy.
Applicants must ensure all personal and academic details provided during registration are accurate. If any information or eligibility document is found to be false, incorrect, misleading, or forged at any stage during admission or after completion of the programme, the university will cancel both the admission and the degree. In such cases, the student will not be entitled to any fee refund.
RTI Fee Structure and Accepted Payment Modes
PSOU charges specific fees for applications and information requested under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
Applicants belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are exempt from paying RTI application and information fees, provided a copy of the government-issued BPL certificate is attached with the application.
- Demand Draft
- Banker’s Cheque
- Indian Postal Order (IPO)
PSOU RTI Fee Breakdown
| Service / Item | Fee Rate |
|---|---|
| RTI Application Fee | Rs. 10 |
| Photocopy (A-3 or smaller paper) | Rs. 2 per page |
| Large size photocopy / Models / Samples | Actual cost or price |
| Extracts from Publications | Publication price or Rs. 2 per page |
| Diskette Fee | Rs. 50 per diskette |
| DVD Fee | Rs. 125 per DVD |
| Inspection of Records (First Hour) | Free |
| Inspection of Records (Subsequent Hours) | Rs. 5 per hour or fraction thereof |
Steps for Online Admission Registration
- Obtain an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID from the official Ministry of Education portal (www.abc.gov.in).
- Obtain a DEB ID from the UGC-DEB portal (deb.ugc.ac.in/StudentDEBId) as mandated for Open and Distance Learning mode.
- Go to the PSOU general instruction portal using an active mobile number and email ID.
- Fill out the online application form and verify that all eligibility details match official certificates.
- Pay the required fee online and submit the application before the deadline of 10 October 2026.
Important PSOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Open online admission instructions page | student.psou.ac.in/GeneralInstruction |
| Check PhD admission notices | psouadm.samarth.edu.in/phd/index.php/site |
| View university general admissions page | psou.ac.in/beta/admission |
Frequently asked questions
Has PSOU published a course-wise fee list for 2026?
PSOU has not published a detailed course-wise fee table on its website as of 02 October 2026. Prospective students can call 9463082523 or email admission.helpline@psou.ac.in for specific course fee details.
What is the last date for admission fee submission for the July 2026 session?
The last date for admission for the July 2026 cycle is 10 October 2026.
What is the fee refund policy at PSOU?
Refunds of admission fees are made as per university regulations in accordance with the UGC refund policy. Fees are forfeited if admission is cancelled due to false or forged documentation.
What payment methods are allowed for RTI fees at PSOU?
RTI fees can be paid by Demand Draft, Banker’s Cheque, or Indian Postal Order (IPO). All instruments must be drawn in favour of the Registrar, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala.
Are BPL cardholders exempt from paying fees at PSOU?
BPL cardholders are exempt from paying RTI application and information fees upon submitting a valid government BPL certificate.
Which mandatory IDs are needed before submitting the PSOU online application?
Applicants must generate both an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID and a DEB ID from their respective official government portals before applying.
Sources
Written from the official PSOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- instructions_rti.pdf psou.ac.in/…/instructions_rti.pdf
- Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open psouadm.samarth.edu.in/…/site
- Admissions psou.ac.in/…/admission
- Online Admission Portal (Click Here) student.psou.ac.in/…/GeneralInstruction