This Refund Policy establishes the official financial, administrative, and compliance protocols governing all educational programmes offered by the Bhandari Institute of Minimal Access Surgery Training (BIMAST), an academic division of Bhandari Hospital & Research Centre (BHRC), Jaipur (established in 1986).
This policy applies universally to all candidates enrolled in BIMAST clinical training modules, observerships, including the Observership in Laparoscopic Surgery (1, 3, and 6 months), Observership in Laparoscopic Gynaecology (1, 3, and 6 months), Observership in Endourology (1, 3, and 6 months), Observership in Andrology & Men’s Health, and the Digital Dentistry Course as well as all institutional online courses.
BIMAST operates in strict compliance with international educational standards, statutory regulations, and institutional ethics. Key institutional credentials include:
To maintain financial security and protect applicants against unauthorized solicitation or cyber fraud, BIMAST enforces a strict payment verification protocol.
SECURITY NOTICE: All course tuition, registration fees, and administrative deposits must be remitted strictly and exclusively through official BIMAST/BHRC authorized payment channels. Neither BIMAST nor BHRC recognizes, accepts, or assumes financial or legal liability for payments tendered to personal mobile numbers, personal bank accounts, personal UPI handles, or unauthorized third-party representatives.
| Authorized Payment Channels | Prohibited Payment Methods |
|---|---|
| Official BIMAST / BHRC Web Payment Portal | Personal UPI IDs / QR Codes |
| Direct Razorpay Secure Payment Links | Personal Mobile Phone Numbers / Wallets |
| Official BIMAST / BHRC Institutional Bank Accounts | Personal Bank Accounts of Staff, Faculty, or Agents |
| Authorized On-Site Account Counter Remittances | Cash Payments to Unverified Personnel / Off-Site Agents |
Financial reconciliations, fee cancellations, and refund claims are strictly governed by
contractual parameters linked to the initial transaction date.
Refund Schedule Hierarchy
| Timeline (From Payment Date) | Refund Eligibility Status | Deductions / Fees Retained |
|---|---|---|
| Within 30 Days of Payment | Eligible for Partial Refund | Retains Administrative Fees, Banking/Gateway Charges & NMC Costs |
| After 30 Days of Payment | Strictly Non-Refundable (0% Refund) | 100% of Total Course Fee Retained |
International medical graduates and foreign practitioners participating in educational, observership, or clinical modules at BIMAST are subject to mandatory regulatory oversight under Indian law:
Candidates seeking a partial refund within the eligible 30-day window must execute a formal
written claim adhering to the following protocol:
Upon receipt of complete documentation, BIMAST Administration will conduct a formal compliance audit within an institutional review period of 7 to 14 business days. Approved partial refunds will be disbursed exclusively back to the original authorized payment source or bank account utilized during registration.
BIMAST’s financial liability is strictly limited to the partial net tuition fee received, excluding non-refundable administrative and regulatory costs. All legal disputes, proceedings, or claims arising from fee payments, course cancellations, or refund requests are subject exclusively to the territorial legal jurisdiction of the competent courts in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.