Policies

Fees, Rules & Regulations

Guidelines that ensure a focused and respectful learning environment for every student.

Fee Payment Policy

Fees are payable monthly in advance by the 10th of each month.
A late fee of ₹100 per week applies after the 10th of the month.
Accepted payment modes: Cash · NEFT/IMPS · UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm) · Cheque.
Registration fee (₹500, non-refundable) is payable once at the time of enrollment.
Annual renewal fee (₹500) is charged at the beginning of each academic year.
Examination fees (Prayag Samiti / Trinity / ABRSM / Rockschool) are charged separately at actuals as notified by the respective board.
Fee receipts are issued for all payments — please retain these for your records.

Registration fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
If a student withdraws before the 10th of the month, no fee for that month is charged.
If a student withdraws after the 10th, the full month's fee is payable.
Fees paid in advance (quarterly packages) are non-refundable once the session has started.
Medical or emergency withdrawals may be considered for partial credit at the management's discretion. Supporting documentation required.
Course transfers within SMC are permitted with one month's notice, subject to availability.

Minimum 70% attendance is required per term for eligibility to appear in examinations.
Students must inform their teacher/college in advance if unable to attend a class.
Makeup classes are not guaranteed but may be arranged at the teacher's discretion, subject to slot availability.
Repeated unexcused absences may result in loss of enrollment without refund of fees.
For Prayag Samiti and Western board examinations, the respective board's attendance rules also apply — students are advised to check these at enrollment.

Students must arrive on time. Classes will not be extended due to late arrival.
Mobile phones must be on silent mode during class. Recording of lessons is only permitted with the teacher's explicit consent.
Respect for teachers, fellow students and staff is mandatory at all times.
Students are responsible for the care of college instruments and equipment. Any damage caused must be compensated.
Consuming food or beverages inside classrooms and studios is not permitted.
The college reserves the right to suspend or terminate enrollment for misconduct without refund.
Use of the recording studio and rehearsal spaces is subject to prior booking and payment of the applicable studio fee.

Only students enrolled in the examination-track program are eligible to appear in board examinations.
The teacher's recommendation is required to register a student for an exam. This recommendation is based on the teacher's assessment of readiness.
Exam fees must be paid in full at the time of registration — these are non-refundable.
Prayag Samiti examinations: theory in December, practical in June/July. Registration deadlines are communicated three months in advance.
Trinity / ABRSM / Rockschool: exam dates are set by the respective boards. Candidates are enrolled as per board schedules (typically March and November sessions).
Students who do not meet the attendance minimum of 70% are not eligible to sit for examinations.

The college calendar follows national holidays except Diwali (2 days) and Holi (1 day) — classes run on all other public holidays unless announced.
Changes to the schedule are communicated via WhatsApp or notice at the front desk. Students are advised to verify before travelling.
Disputes or grievances should be addressed to the college management in writing. The management's decision is final.
SMC reserves the right to amend any of these policies. Updated policies are displayed on this page and at the front desk.

Policy last reviewed: Academic Year 2025–26.