Haryana B.Tech HSTES Counseling Fees 2026 set for online registration is Rs. 1,000 for General category and Rs. 700 for all reserved categories for the 2026-27 session. This fee is to be paid during the online registration window which opened on May 6, 2026. Beyond the registration fee, candidates also need to know the annual academic fee for each college, hostel charges, and the refund policy.
This article covers all fee-related aspects of HSTES Counselling 2026 in one place.
HSTES 2026 Registration Fee
The first fee you pay is the registration-cum-application fee at the time of completing your online registration on https://techadmissionshry.gov.in.
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs. 1,000/- |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | Rs. 700/- |
| SCD (Deprived Scheduled Caste) | Rs. 700/- |
| BC-A (Backward Class Block A) | Rs. 700/- |
| BC-B (Backward Class Block B) | Rs. 700/- |
| PH (Physically Handicapped) | Rs. 700/- |
| FF (Freedom Fighters and their wards) | Rs. 700/- |
| ESM (Ex-Servicemen and their wards) | Rs. 700/- |
| KM (Kashmiri Migrants) | Rs. 700/- |
| Girls (all categories) | Rs. 700/- |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | Rs. 700/- |
Payment Modes Accepted: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Online payment gateway service charges are applicable over and above the registration fee.
The registration fee is completely non-refundable under any circumstances. Even if you do not participate in counselling after paying, or if you do not get any seat, the registration fee will not be returned.
Annual Academic Fee – College-wise
The annual tuition and academic fee for engineering colleges in Haryana is fixed by the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), Haryana. Fees vary by institution type: government colleges have lower fees compared to private self-financing institutions.
Full fee structure for all self-financing institutions is given in HSTES 2026 Admission Brochure and is also available at:
Check these websites before filling your choices during counselling. Some institutes may have pending fee revision requests at AFRC, so changes are possible before counselling finalizes.
Hostel and Mess Charges
As per AFRC guidelines for the 2026-27 session:
| Facility | Maximum Allowed Charge |
|---|---|
| Ordinary Room (Hostel) | Rs. 2,000/- per month per student |
| AC Room (Hostel) | Rs. 2,500/- per month per student |
| Mess Charges | As per actual expenses (breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner) |
| Laundry and Canteen | On actual basis, optional |
| Transport | As per actual, not more than Govt. fare per km + 50% |
Institutes must display their hostel and mess charges on their notice board and website. Boarding and lodging charges include water, electricity, reading room, computer centre, gym, sports, and necessary furniture.
Other Permitted Fees
AFRC has set limits on other charges institutes can collect:
| Charge | Limit |
|---|---|
| Prospectus | Not more than Rs. 1,000/- (charged only once during the course) |
| Placement Brochure | Not more than Rs. 750/- (charged only in final year) |
| Uniform (if prescribed and supplied by institute) | Rs. 6,000/- (includes one blazer, two trousers, two shirts, one tie, two socks) |
| Insurance | At actual basis |
| University/Board and Examination Fee | At actual basis |
Admission Data Management Fee
Rs. 200/- per admission is charged one time by HSTES for all admissions in self-financing institutions, including institute-level admissions. This fee is collected from admitted students by their respective institute and deposited into the HSTES account.
Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme
The TFW scheme under AICTE provides complete tuition fee waiver for eligible students. Here is what it covers and who qualifies:
Eligibility: Sons/daughters of parents whose annual income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 8 lakh. Income is verified through PPP ID for Haryana candidates.
What is Waived: Only the tuition fee as fixed by the State Fee Committee. The candidate has to pay all other fees including development fund fee, student fee, hostel fee, examination fee, and prospectus fee.
Number of Seats: Up to 5% of approved intake per course per institute. These are supernumerary seats over and above the regular intake. TFW seats are available only in courses where at least 50% of the sanctioned intake was filled in the previous year.
Counselling: Counseling process for TFW takes place parallel to the counseling based on JEE Main Rank for 2026. Candidate needs to apply for TFW category in online registration.
Fee Refund Policy
Registration Fee: The registration fee of Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 700 is non-refundable in all cases.
Semester Fee Paid at the College: The refund policy for semester fee paid at the allotted institute follows the AICTE Approval Process Handbook 2024-27:
| Situation | Refund |
|---|---|
| Student withdraws before start of the course | Full fee minus Rs. 1,000 processing charge |
| Student leaves after joining and vacated seat is filled by another student | Fee minus Rs. 1,000 processing charge and proportionate monthly deductions |
| Vacated seat is not filled by any other student | Security deposit refunded; original documents returned |
| Withdrawal after July 31, 2026 | No full refund permitted |
Important Points:
- The last date for full fee refund is July 31, 2026.
- Refund must be completed by the institute within 7 working days after the candidate’s withdrawal.
- Institutes cannot retain original certificates under any circumstances.
- If an institute delays or denies a legitimate refund, candidates can complain to AICTE at complaint@aicte-india.org or visit www.aicte-india.org.
Fee Refund in Case of Seat Upgradation
If you get a new seat in 2nd counselling and your 1st counselling seat is cancelled, you must deposit the semester fee again in the new allotted institute. Then apply for a refund from the previously allotted institute at the earliest, through email or in person, before the last date of refund. Keep a receipt of your refund application.
Scholarships Available After Admission
After getting admission in institute, one can avail himself/herself of the following financial aids:
Post Matric Scholarship (Government of India): Scholarships for SC and BC students having annual family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh. Provides tuition fee, development fee, student fee, maintenance fee, and examination fee.
SCSP Scheme (Haryana State): Tuition fee refunding of SC students having family income ranging from Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 3.5 lakh. Transportation facility (Rail/Bus pass) for all SC students who do not live in campus hostels.
For both schemes, Aadhaar number is mandatory. Candidates must maintain 75% attendance per semester and appear in at least one theory paper to claim scholarship benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What would be the HSTES 2026 registration fee for the General category?
A. Rs. 1,000/- plus service fees of the payment gateway. Registration fees are not refundable.
Q. What will be the registration fee for reserved category applicants in HSTES 2026?
A. Rs.700/- for SC, SCD, BC, PH, FF, ESM, KM, GDR & EWS candidates along with service fees of the payment gateway.
Q. Will there be any refund of registration fees in case of no seat in HSTES 2026?
A. No. There is no refund of registration fees in any case, including no seat.
Q. What is the last date for full fee refund in HSTES 2026?
A. 31st July 2026. Any after that, the amount of refund will be reduced with some deduction.
Q. What will be covered under the TFW scheme?
A. Only the tuition fee will be covered under the TFW scheme. The hostel fee, development fee, exam fee, prospectus, and other charges have to be paid by the candidate himself/herself.
Q. What will happen with my semester fee if upgraded to a new college in 2nd counselling?
A. You deposit fee again in the new college and apply for refund from the previous institute before the refund deadline.
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