If you are planning to take admission in a MALAVIYA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MNIT) JAIPUR through JEE Main, it is important to clearly understand the complete fee structure, including tuition, institute charges, and hostel fees.
Below is a clean and confusion-free breakdown based on official data for the academic session 2025–26.
1. Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
Based on Family Income
- Income below ₹1 lakh
- ₹0 (Full waiver)
- Income ₹1–5 lakh
- ₹20,834 per semester
- Income above ₹5 lakh
- ₹62,500 per semester
- SC/ST/PwD students
- ₹0 (Full waiver)
2. Institute Fees (Per Semester)
These charges are common for all students:
- Registration Fee: ₹1,000
- Development Fee: ₹2,400
- Library & Book Bank: ₹1,750
- Computer & Internet Fee: ₹4,000
- Sports Fee: ₹1,000
- Tech Fest & Creative Activities: ₹1,800
- Student Welfare: ₹1,000
- Training & Placement: ₹2,000
- Examination Fee: ₹1,000
- Lab & Project Fee: ₹2,000
- Alumni Fee: ₹1,500
Total Institute Fee:
- ₹18,450 per semester
3. One-Time Charges (At Admission)
- Institute Caution Money (Refundable): ₹15,000
- Identity Card: ₹100
- Degree Certificate Fee: ₹1,500
Total One-Time Payment:
- ₹16,600
4. Insurance Fee
- ₹787 per year (approx.)
5. Hostel & Mess Fees (Very Important)
Odd Semester (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th)
- Mess Advance: ₹25,000
- Hostel Caution Money (Refundable): ₹12,000 (only first time)
- Hostel & Mess Admission Fee: ₹3,000 (one-time, non-refundable)
- Room Rent + Electricity + Water: ₹12,000
Total (1st Semester)
- ₹52,000
Total (Other Odd Semesters)
- Around ₹37,000
Even Semester (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th)
- Mess Advance: ₹25,000
- Room Rent + Utilities: ₹12,000
Total:
- ₹37,000
6. Total Semester Cost (Clear Understanding)
For General / OBC (Income > ₹5 Lakh)
- Academic Fee: ~₹81,000 per semester
- Hostel Fee: ₹37,000 – ₹52,000
Total:
- ₹1.15 – ₹1.30 lakh per semester
For Income ₹1–5 Lakh
- Academic Fee: ~₹39,000 per semester
- Hostel Fee: ₹37,000 – ₹52,000
Total:
- ₹75,000 – ₹90,000 per semester
For SC/ST / Income < ₹1 Lakh
- Academic Fee: ~₹19,000 per semester
- Hostel Fee: ₹37,000 – ₹52,000
Total:
- ₹55,000 – ₹70,000 per semester
7. Total Cost for 4 Years (Approx)
- General/OBC: ₹9 – ₹11 Lakhs
- Income ₹1–5 Lakh: ₹6 – ₹7 Lakhs
- SC/ST: ₹4 – ₹5 Lakhs
8. Key Points (Very Important)
- Tuition fee depends on family income
- Hostel charges are almost same for all categories
- Mess advance is the largest recurring cost
- Caution money is refundable
- Fees are paid semester-wise
Final Summary
- First semester is highest due to one-time charges
- Regular semester cost stabilizes after admission
- NITs remain affordable compared to private colleges
- Proper planning of hostel + tuition cost is important
Disclaimer: These figures are based on official data for the academic session 2025–26. The updated fee structure for 2026–27 will be added once officially released by the institute.