Fees are payable in two stages: the application fee at the time of online application, and the training fee at the time of counselling and admission. The fee structure below is per the most recent published brochure. Fees may be revised by the competent authority at the time of counselling or admission as per Government of India rules.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs 1,200 |
| SC, ST | Rs 600 |
The application fee is non-refundable. It is paid online through SBI Collect at the time of filling the application form.
Programme fees (per the 2024 brochure)
| Fee description | Day Scholars | Hostlers |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee (one time) | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 |
| Training Fee (per semester) | Rs 17,500 | Rs 17,500 |
| Students Welfare Fund (per semester) | Rs 2,500 | Rs 2,500 |
| Hostel Fee (per semester) | — | Rs 6,000 |
| Newspaper and Magazine Fund (per semester) | — | Rs 150 |
| Security (one time, refundable) | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Hostel Security (one time, refundable) | — | Rs 2,000 |
| Total at admission | Rs 26,000 | Rs 34,150 |
What is covered by the Students Welfare Fund
The Students Welfare Fund supports sports and culture activities, training and placement, NCC, NSS, participation in workshops, exhibitions, seminars, and competitions, personality development programmes, and building maintenance.
Refundability
Fees if refundable will be as per ISTC and AICTE rules. The Security and Hostel Security amounts are refundable as per institute policy.
Source: Section 9.4 of the ISTC Information Brochure. Programme fee figures are from the 2024 brochure and may be revised for 2026 by the competent authority. For the latest fees, refer to istc.ac.in/students/feeInfo.