STUDENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

These Student Terms & Conditions (“Terms” or “Terms & Conditions”) govern the access to and use of the website, online platforms, Learning Management Systems (LMS), mobile applications, LIVE classes, recorded sessions, certifications, internships, placement services, and other educational services offered by National Institute of Digital Education (NIDE) and NIDE E-Learning Private Limited (collectively referred to as “NIDE”, “the Institute”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

The National Institute of Digital Education (NIDE), accessible through its official website www.nideofficial.com, is wholly owned, managed, administered, and operated by NIDE E-Learning Private Limited, a company incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

NIDE is an independent educational institution and operates under its own governance, academic framework, operational policies, Terms & Conditions, and administrative procedures.

For the avoidance of doubt, NIDE is not owned by, operated by, or controlled by any other university or educational institution, except to the extent of any specific academic collaboration, certification arrangement, or partnership that may be expressly disclosed by the Institute from time to time.

Please read these Terms carefully before accessing the Institute’s website, submitting an application, making any payment, enrolling in a course, attending classes, or using any service provided by NIDE.

By accessing the website, submitting an application, making any payment, enrolling in a course, attending classes, or using any service provided by NIDE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, you must not access or use the Institute’s services.

1. About NIDE

The National Institute of Digital Education (NIDE) is an educational institution offering industry-oriented certification courses, diploma courses, postgraduate courses, executive education, workshops, internships, career services, and skill development initiatives in Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Analytics, Performance Marketing, Product Management, Information Technology, and other emerging technologies.

For administrative, operational, taxation, payment processing, and statutory compliance purposes, certain educational services and commercial transactions are managed through NIDE E-Learning Private Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013.

Educational services may be delivered directly by NIDE or through NIDE E-Learning Private Limited, as applicable.

Payment of fees to NIDE E-Learning Private Limited through officially authorized payment channels shall be considered payment towards the respective educational services offered by NIDE.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Institute’s website, applying for admission, making any payment, enrolling in a course, attending classes, or using any Institute service, the student agrees that:

• The student has read and understood these Terms & Conditions.

• The student voluntarily accepts the policies published by NIDE.

• The student agrees to comply with all academic, administrative, financial, disciplinary, and operational rules issued by the Institute from time to time.

• The student agrees to comply with applicable policies relating to admissions, attendance, examinations, certifications, internships, placements, payments, refunds, privacy, academic integrity, and conduct.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between the student and NIDE, subject to applicable law.

3. Eligibility

To enrol in any course offered by NIDE, the student represents and warrants that:

• The information provided during registration and admission is true, accurate, complete, and not misleading.

• The student satisfies the eligibility requirements of the selected course.

• The student possesses the educational qualifications and supporting documents required for admission, where applicable.

• The student is legally competent to enter into a binding agreement under applicable laws of India.

• Where the student is below 18 years of age, the required consent of a parent or legal guardian has been obtained.

NIDE reserves the right to verify eligibility and supporting documents before final enrolment or at any appropriate stage.

If any information or document is found to be false, forged, misleading, materially incomplete, or otherwise inaccurate, NIDE may reject, cancel, suspend, or terminate the enrolment, subject to applicable law.

4. Eligibility Verification

NIDE may conduct eligibility verification before final enrolment or commencement of the course.

Eligibility verification may include verification of:

• Educational qualifications.

• Academic records.

• Identity and mandatory supporting documents.

• Course-specific eligibility requirements.

• Certification or examination partner requirements, where applicable.

• Any other mandatory requirement communicated by the Institute.

If NIDE formally determines before final enrolment that a student does not satisfy a mandatory eligibility requirement and therefore cannot proceed with the affected enrolment, the enrolment may be cancelled.

Where such cancellation is formally confirmed by NIDE as an eligibility verification failure, the eligible amount paid for the affected enrolment shall be refunded in accordance with the Institute’s Refund Policy.

The eligibility verification refund, where applicable, shall ordinarily be processed within 30 NIDE working days from formal confirmation of the eligibility verification failure.

This provision shall not apply where the student has provided false, forged, fraudulent, misleading, or materially incomplete information or documents, or where the student is seeking cancellation merely due to a change of mind, subject to applicable law and the Institute’s Refund Policy.

5. Course Enrolment

Enrolment in a course shall be confirmed only after completion of the applicable admission requirements, which may include:

• Submission of the required application or registration form.

• Completion of eligibility verification, where applicable.

• Payment of the applicable Course Fee through an officially authorized payment channel.

• Acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.

• Submission of required documents.

• Completion of any additional admission formalities communicated by the Institute.

NIDE reserves the right to refuse admission where eligibility requirements, documentation requirements, payment requirements, or other mandatory admission conditions are not satisfied.

6. Reservation Fee

Where applicable, NIDE may offer a Reservation Fee facility for a specific course.

A Reservation Fee may be collected for the purpose of reserving or blocking a seat, securing a batch position, or retaining an Early Bird or other officially communicated admission benefit before final enrolment.

The Reservation Fee is not a separate standard Admission Fee or Registration Fee.

The treatment and refundability of any Reservation Fee shall be governed by the applicable Refund Policy and the specific terms communicated by NIDE at the time of payment.

Any approved Reservation Fee refund shall ordinarily be processed within 30 NIDE working days from approval, in accordance with the Refund Policy.

7. Course Fee, Taxes & Other Charges

“Course Fee” means the total fee applicable to the enrolled course and may include, as applicable:

• Tuition or instructional charges.

• Practical or laboratory charges.

• Examination charges.

• Certification charges.

• Examination or certification partner charges.

• Applicable software or tool access included as part of the course.

• Other academic or course-related charges expressly included in the applicable fee structure.

Courier or delivery charges for physical certificates or documents, where applicable, may be charged separately.

Applicable GST and other statutory taxes shall be charged in accordance with prevailing Government regulations.

The Course Fee applicable to future admissions may be revised by NIDE from time to time. Such revisions shall not affect the Course Fee already formally agreed for a completed enrolment, except where additional charges are expressly applicable under these Terms or the relevant course-specific policy.

8. Payment Collection & Authorized Payment Channels

All fees payable in relation to NIDE courses and services shall be collected by NIDE and/or NIDE E-Learning Private Limited through officially authorized payment channels.

This may include:

• UPI.

• Net Banking.

• Debit Card.

• Credit Card.

• EMI or financing partners.

• Bank Transfer.

• Demand Draft, where accepted.

• Other officially approved payment channels.

NIDE does not authorize any university, academic partner, certification partner, third-party institution, individual, agent, counsellor, or external organization to collect Course Fees or other payments on behalf of NIDE unless such authority has been expressly communicated by NIDE in writing.

A collaboration or partnership with a university, certification body, industry partner, or other organization does not by itself authorize such organization to collect fees on behalf of NIDE.

Students must make payments only through officially authorized payment channels communicated by NIDE.

Any payment made to an unauthorized individual, organization, bank account, UPI ID, QR code, payment link, or other channel not officially approved by NIDE shall be made entirely at the payer’s own risk, and NIDE shall not be responsible for any resulting loss, dispute, delay, or claim, subject to applicable law.

9. EMI & Instalment Payments

Students opting for an EMI or instalment payment plan agree to comply with the payment schedule communicated by NIDE or the applicable financing partner.

Unless otherwise communicated, instalment payments shall be made on or before the 5th day of every month.

Delayed payments may result in late payment charges, where applicable, and temporary suspension of access to academic or support services.

Students with outstanding dues may have access suspended to services including:

• LIVE classes.

• Student Dashboard.

• Learning Management System (LMS).

• Study materials.

• Assignments.

• Recordings.

• Examination or certification processes.

• Placement or career services.

Access shall ordinarily be restored after applicable outstanding dues are cleared and the Institute confirms restoration.

Repeated or prolonged payment defaults may result in cancellation or termination of enrolment at the discretion of NIDE, subject to applicable law and the applicable policies.

10. Refund & Cancellation Policy

Refunds and cancellations shall be governed by the Institute’s official Refund Policy as published or communicated by NIDE from time to time.

Students are advised to carefully evaluate the course, eligibility requirements, fee structure, course duration, delivery format, academic requirements, and applicable policies before completing enrolment.

A student may request cancellation before course commencement only in accordance with the conditions prescribed in the Refund Policy.

A pre-commencement cancellation request must ordinarily be submitted at least 15 calendar days before the Course Commencement Date to be considered under the standard pre-commencement cancellation provision.

Where such cancellation is approved, NIDE may deduct up to 20% of the total Course Fee, and the remaining eligible amount shall be refunded in accordance with the Refund Policy.

Cancellation requests made less than 15 calendar days before Course Commencement shall ordinarily not qualify for the standard pre-commencement refund.

After Course Commencement, cancellation and refund shall ordinarily not be permitted except where expressly provided under the official Refund Policy or required by applicable law.

Any approved pre-commencement cancellation refund shall ordinarily be processed within 45 NIDE working days from approval.

The Institute shall not recognize verbal assurances, informal communications, or representations by unauthorized persons as creating any refund entitlement contrary to the official Refund Policy.

11. Refund Communication & Official Channel

All refund-related requests, clarifications, approvals, and communications must be made through NIDE’s officially designated communication channels.

For refund-related matters, students should communicate directly with NIDE through admissions@nideofficial.com.

No individual, counsellor, faculty member, agent, academic partner, certification partner, university partner, or third party shall have authority to independently approve, promise, process, or guarantee a refund unless expressly authorized by NIDE in writing.

Any refund shall be processed only in accordance with the applicable Refund Policy.

12. Course Delivery

NIDE is committed to providing an industry-oriented learning experience through a combination of academic and practical learning methods.

Depending on the course, delivery may include:

• LIVE instructor-led classes.

• Hybrid learning.

• Classroom sessions, where applicable.

• Recorded sessions.

• Workshops and masterclasses.

• Practical assignments.

• Case studies.

• Industry projects.

• Capstone projects.

• Assessments.

• Mock interviews.

• Career support sessions.

• Internship opportunities, where applicable.

• Mentoring and doubt-clearing sessions.

The Institute reserves the right to determine and reasonably modify the appropriate delivery format based on academic, operational, technical, faculty, regulatory, or other legitimate requirements.

13. Course Curriculum

NIDE continuously reviews and updates its curriculum to reflect industry requirements, technological developments, employer expectations, emerging technologies, certification standards, and market trends.

The Institute may:

• Modify the curriculum.

• Add new modules.

• Remove outdated topics.

• Rearrange the sequence of modules.

• Introduce new practical exercises.

• Introduce or update AI tools and software platforms.

• Add or modify certifications.

• Update assignments and projects.

• Revise assessments.

• Update learning resources.

Curriculum enhancements are intended to maintain academic and industry relevance.

Reasonable curriculum modifications shall not, by themselves, constitute grounds for cancellation, refund, compensation, or any financial claim, except where expressly provided under the Refund Policy or required by applicable law.

14. Faculty Allocation

NIDE may engage trainers, industry professionals, visiting faculty members, consultants, mentors, subject matter experts, and guest faculty for course delivery.

The Institute may change, replace, reassign, or supplement faculty members where reasonably required.

Faculty changes may arise due to:

• Personal emergencies.

• Medical reasons.

• Professional commitments.

• Travel.

• Organisational requirements.

• Performance considerations.

• Operational planning.

• Academic requirements.

• Unforeseen circumstances.

A change in faculty shall not by itself constitute grounds for cancellation, refund, compensation, or reduction of Course Fee, except where expressly provided under the Refund Policy or required by applicable law.

15. Course Schedule & Class Timings

Course schedules, class timings, batch dates, and academic calendars communicated through the website, brochures, admission documents, student dashboard, LMS, or academic coordinators may be subject to reasonable change.

NIDE may:

• Reschedule classes.

• Postpone sessions.

• Change class timings.

• Change batch schedules.

• Rearrange module sequences.

• Conduct additional classes.

• Conduct weekend sessions.

• Conduct additional practical sessions.

• Extend session durations where necessary.

Changes may occur due to faculty availability, public holidays, technical issues, internet disruptions, platform maintenance, operational requirements, student learning requirements, industry events, examination schedules, Government notifications, academic partner requirements, administrative requirements, or Force Majeure events.

Reasonable efforts shall be made to communicate significant schedule changes in advance wherever practicable.

16. Course Duration, Academic Schedule and Reasonable Extension

16.1 Course Duration at Enrolment
The course duration communicated to a student at the time of enrolment, whether through email, quotation, admission communication, brochure, website, admission document, orientation material or any other official communication, represents the *planned academic duration and scheduled delivery period* of the relevant course or batch.

The communicated duration is based on the academic structure and delivery plan applicable at the time of enrolment and is subject to the academic, practical, operational and other course requirements set out in this clause.

16.2 Reasonable Academic Extension
The planned or communicated course duration may reasonably extend beyond the originally indicated period where additional time is required for the proper delivery or completion of the course.

Such extension may occur, including but not limited to, where additional time is required for:

a. completion of practical sessions, workshops, assignments, assessments or projects;

b. additional practical training or hands-on exercises required for effective learning;

c. completion, revision or reinforcement of modules where the academic requirements of the batch warrant additional sessions;

d. additional doubt-clearing, revision, remedial or reinforcement sessions;

e. allowing students reasonable opportunity to understand, practise and demonstrate the required concepts, tools, platforms or practical skills;

f. curriculum enhancement, restructuring, updating or modification arising from changes in technology, industry practices, platforms, tools, AI technologies, employer requirements or other legitimate academic considerations;

g. changes in the sequence, scope or delivery methodology of academic modules or practical activities;

h. student learning pace, batch-level academic requirements or the need to ensure adequate academic coverage across the batch;

i. faculty scheduling, faculty availability, faculty replacement or other academic resource requirements;

j. examinations, evaluations, capstone projects, practicals, internships, placement-related academic activities or other course requirements;

k. technical, technological, platform, software or infrastructure-related circumstances affecting course delivery;

l. holidays, institutional schedules, unforeseen circumstances or events beyond the reasonable control of NIDE; or

m. any other legitimate academic or operational circumstance that reasonably requires additional time for effective course delivery.

16.3 Practical and Learning Requirements
Where the completion of practicals, projects, workshops, assessments, assignments or other academic requirements requires additional sessions or time, NIDE may extend or adjust the academic schedule accordingly.

Such extension may be necessary to ensure that the course is not concluded merely on the basis of the expiry of the originally communicated period while required academic components remain pending or require further academic delivery.

16.4 Curriculum and Course Updates
NIDE may reasonably update, modify, restructure, enhance or reorganise the curriculum, modules, practicals, projects, assessments, tools, platforms, teaching methodology or academic delivery structure during the course of the program where such changes are considered appropriate for maintaining or improving the academic and practical relevance of the course.

Such academic changes may, where reasonably necessary, result in changes to the sequence, frequency or duration of classes and may consequently extend the overall academic completion period.

16.5 Batch-Level Academic Requirements
The academic schedule may be adjusted based on the collective learning requirements, academic progress and practical requirements of the relevant batch. Accordingly, the actual completion date of a particular batch may differ from the originally communicated duration or from the completion date of another batch.

Such difference shall not, by itself, constitute a failure by NIDE to deliver the course.

16.6 Schedule Adjustments and Communication
NIDE may communicate academic schedule changes, additional sessions, revised class timings, curriculum updates or other course-related adjustments through any reasonable communication channel ordinarily used for the relevant batch, including the learning management system, student portal, class group, WhatsApp, email, faculty communication, academic coordinator communication, classroom announcement or other official digital or written communication.

Unless a particular form of notice is expressly required by applicable law, a specific contractual commitment or an applicable NIDE policy, *an individual formal email, letter or separate written notice to every student shall not be a mandatory condition for the validity of a reasonable academic or scheduling adjustment.*

Students are responsible for reasonably monitoring the official academic communication channels and platforms made available to them.

16.7 No Automatic Financial Consequence from Reasonable Extension
A reasonable extension, postponement, rescheduling or adjustment of the academic duration arising from the circumstances contemplated under this clause shall not, *by reason of the extension alone*, constitute grounds for cancellation, refund, compensation, damages, fee reduction, waiver, reimbursement, interest or any other financial claim against NIDE, except where expressly provided under the applicable Refund Policy or otherwise required under applicable law.

16.8 Distinction Between Academic Extension and Refund Eligibility
The mere extension of the academic delivery period for completion of practicals, projects, curriculum requirements, additional academic sessions, batch-level learning requirements, curriculum updates or other legitimate course requirements shall not, by itself, be treated as a failure to provide the course or as an event giving rise to refund eligibility.

Any refund or other financial remedy shall be determined exclusively in accordance with the applicable Refund Policy, Placement Guarantee Policy, admission terms and applicable law.

16.9 Student Responsibility During Extended Schedule
Students shall reasonably cooperate with revised academic schedules and attend additional, rescheduled or extended sessions required for completion of the course.

Where a student is unable or unwilling to participate in such sessions or fails to complete required academic activities, such student-specific delay shall not, by itself, create any right to claim a refund, compensation or other financial remedy from NIDE, except where expressly provided under the applicable policy or required by applicable law.

16.10 No Fixed Calendar-Date Guarantee
Unless expressly stated otherwise in a specific written contractual commitment, the course duration communicated at enrolment shall not be interpreted as an unconditional guarantee that all academic requirements will be completed on a particular calendar date.

The communicated duration shall be understood together with the reasonable academic flexibility and extension provisions contained in these Terms and Conditions.

16.11 Preservation of Course and Legal Rights
NIDE shall exercise the rights under this clause reasonably and for legitimate academic, operational, technological or course-related purposes. Nothing in this clause shall be interpreted as permitting NIDE to arbitrarily deprive a student of rights expressly granted under the applicable admission terms, Refund Policy, Placement Policy or mandatory provisions of applicable law.

17. Additional Learning Hours

NIDE may provide additional academic support beyond the originally estimated instructional schedule, including:

• Additional classes.

• Revision sessions.

• Practical workshops.

• Additional assignments.

• Project mentoring.

• Industry expert sessions.

• Career guidance.

• Placement preparation.

• Interview preparation.

• Mock interviews.

• Portfolio reviews.

• Doubt-clearing sessions.

Additional learning hours may increase the overall academic duration of the course.

Such additional academic support shall not ordinarily be treated as a deficiency or delay in service delivery.

18. Holidays & Academic Calendar

NIDE may declare holidays, academic breaks, examination breaks, faculty training periods, maintenance periods, academic recesses, or other institutional closures from time to time.

Such periods may result in corresponding adjustments to the academic calendar.

Where necessary, the Institute may extend the academic schedule to accommodate such periods while ensuring reasonable continuation of academic delivery.

19. Attendance Policy

Students are expected to maintain regular attendance throughout the course.

Attendance may be considered for:

• Examination eligibility.

• Certification eligibility.

• Internship opportunities.

• Placement assistance.

• Placement Guarantee eligibility, where applicable.

• Project evaluations.

• Internal assessments.

• Other academic requirements.

Students must maintain the minimum attendance prescribed by NIDE for the applicable course or examination.

Unless a different course-specific requirement is formally communicated, a minimum attendance of 80% shall ordinarily be required for final examination eligibility.

Repeated absenteeism may result in academic consequences in accordance with applicable academic policies.

20. Attendance Deficiency Fee

Where a student fails to meet the prescribed attendance requirement, NIDE may permit examination eligibility subject to the applicable academic rules and payment of an Attendance Deficiency Fee, where such fee is prescribed.

The Attendance Deficiency Fee is separate from the Course Fee.

The amount of the Attendance Deficiency Fee may be determined by NIDE from time to time and communicated to the student.

Payment of the Attendance Deficiency Fee may be mandatory before the student is permitted to register for or appear in the applicable examination.

Once the Attendance Deficiency Fee has been paid and used to establish examination eligibility, or once the examination date has been confirmed or the student’s details have been submitted to the relevant examination or certification partner, the Attendance Deficiency Fee shall be non-refundable, subject to applicable law.

Students who fail to comply with prescribed attendance or payment requirements may become ineligible for examination or certification and shall be responsible for the resulting academic consequences.

21. Student Responsibilities

Every student agrees to:

• Attend classes regularly.

• Complete assignments within prescribed timelines.

• Complete practical activities and projects.

• Participate in workshops and assessments.

• Maintain professional and respectful behaviour.

• Respect faculty members, staff, and fellow students.

• Follow academic instructions.

• Avoid disruption of classes or academic activities.

• Use Institute resources responsibly.

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary learning materials.

• Maintain accurate personal and academic information.

• Comply with applicable Institute policies.

Failure to comply with these responsibilities may result in academic or disciplinary action.

22. Academic Integrity

Students shall maintain the highest standards of academic honesty and integrity.

The following activities are prohibited:

• Plagiarism.

• Submission of copied assignments.

• Impersonation.

• Cheating during examinations or assessments.

• Unauthorized use of AI tools where expressly prohibited.

• Sharing examination or assessment answers.

• Misrepresentation of project work.

• Submission of work completed by another person.

• Any other form of academic fraud or misconduct.

Violation of academic integrity requirements may result in withholding of results, suspension, cancellation of certification, termination of enrolment, or other disciplinary action as determined by NIDE.

23. Batch Transfers

Requests to transfer from one batch to another shall be considered at the discretion of NIDE.

Approval may depend upon:

• Seat availability.

• Academic feasibility.

• Administrative requirements.

• Course schedule.

• Faculty availability.

• Student academic status.

• Applicable administrative or transfer charges.

NIDE reserves the right to approve, defer, or reject a batch transfer request.

A batch transfer shall not automatically create any entitlement to a refund or reduction of Course Fee.

24. Learning Management System & Student Dashboard

Upon successful enrolment, students may receive access to the Institute’s LMS, Student Dashboard, mobile applications, digital libraries, recordings, assignments, assessments, discussion forums, and other academic resources.

Access is provided for the personal educational use of the enrolled student and remains subject to these Terms & Conditions.

NIDE may modify, upgrade, suspend, replace, or discontinue components of its digital infrastructure where reasonably required for operational, technical, academic, security, or administrative reasons.

Student accounts that remain inactive for a continuous period of 90 days may be automatically suspended.

Students whose accounts are suspended due to inactivity may be required to submit a reactivation request and satisfy applicable verification requirements.

25. Post-Completion Access

Upon successful completion of the enrolled course, access to certain digital resources may be discontinued in accordance with the prevailing access policy.

Such resources may include:

• Student Dashboard.

• Mobile application.

• Course Learning Portal.

• LMS-based learning resources.

• Recordings.

• Other course-specific digital resources.

Where applicable under NIDE’s prevailing policy, lifetime access to LIVE classroom sessions may continue subject to batch availability, academic scheduling, and applicable Institute policies.

Students seeking restoration of certain digital learning resources after course completion may be required to pay the applicable Dashboard Reactivation Fee.

Where applicable, the current Dashboard Reactivation Fee is ₹3,000.

Reactivation is intended for revision and self-learning and does not constitute a new enrolment.

26. Course Re-enrolment & Course Retake

A student who has successfully completed a course may request to attend the course again with a new batch, subject to prior approval and seat availability.

NIDE may prescribe a Re-enrolment Fee or Course Retake Fee for such access.

The applicable fee may depend upon:

• Prevailing Course Fee.

• Curriculum revisions.

• New modules or practicals.

• Software or tool access.

• LMS access.

• Student support services.

• Administrative and operational costs.

The applicable fee shall be communicated before confirmation of re-enrolment.

Re-enrolment or course retake does not automatically result in the issuance of an additional certificate.

27. Digital Learning Resources

Depending on the enrolled course, students may receive access to:

• LIVE class links.

• Recorded sessions.

• Assignments.

• Notes.

• Presentations.

• Templates.

• Practical exercises.

• Downloadable resources.

• Case studies.

• AI tools.

• Software access.

• Project files.

• Career resources.

Access to specific resources may be limited to a defined period.

NIDE reserves the right to add, modify, replace, restrict, or remove learning resources where reasonably required for academic, technical, operational, legal, or administrative reasons.

28. Recorded Sessions

Where recordings are provided, they are intended as an additional learning aid.

Students acknowledge that:

• Recording availability may not be guaranteed for every class or session.

• Certain sessions may not be recorded due to technical, legal, operational, faculty-related, or other reasons.

• Recordings may be available only for a specified period.

• Recordings may be removed, replaced, or updated.

• Recording access may be changed in accordance with the Institute’s prevailing policy.

Unless otherwise communicated, recorded sessions may currently be accessible for up to 60 days from the date of the applicable session.

Where downloads are enabled, students are responsible for downloading and securely retaining recordings they wish to preserve during the permitted access period.

NIDE shall have no obligation to restore, re-upload, recover, or extend access to recordings after the applicable access period has expired.

Failure to download or preserve recordings during the permitted period shall remain the student’s responsibility.

29. Student Account Security

Students are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their login credentials.

Students shall not:

• Share login credentials.

• Permit unauthorized access.

• Allow multiple users to use one account.

• Sell or transfer account access.

• Use another student’s account.

• Circumvent access controls or security mechanisms.

Any misuse may result in immediate suspension or termination of access.

30. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, educational materials provided by NIDE are the intellectual property of NIDE or the respective rights holder.

Such materials may include:

• Course content.

• Videos.

• LIVE classes.

• Recordings.

• Presentations.

• PDFs.

• Study materials.

• Templates.

• Assessments.

• Assignments.

• Projects.

• Case studies.

• Graphics.

• Branding.

• Logos.

• Course structures.

• Learning methodologies.

• Software configurations.

• AI workflows.

• Training frameworks.

Students are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use such materials solely for their personal educational purposes.

No ownership rights are transferred to the student.

31. Restrictions on Use of Institute Content

Without prior written permission from NIDE, students shall not:

• Copy or reproduce proprietary learning materials.

• Record LIVE classes.

• Redistribute recordings or videos.

• Upload Institute content to YouTube or social media.

• Share course materials publicly.

• Sell or commercially exploit Institute resources.

• Modify proprietary content for redistribution.

• Reproduce training frameworks or proprietary methodologies.

• Use Institute content for commercial training or competing educational services.

• Share login-protected content with unauthorized persons.

Violation of intellectual property rights may result in suspension, termination, or legal action under applicable laws.

32. Student Code of Conduct

Students are expected to maintain professional, respectful, and responsible conduct throughout their association with NIDE.

Students shall not:

• Harass faculty members, staff, or fellow students.

• Use abusive, offensive, threatening, or defamatory language.

• Engage in bullying, intimidation, discrimination, or harassment.

• Spread knowingly false, misleading, or malicious information concerning NIDE, its management, faculty, employees, academic collaborators, certification partners, or associated organizations.

• Disrupt LIVE classes, workshops, examinations, or academic activities.

• Misuse Institute communication channels or digital platforms.

• Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or unethical activities while using Institute services.

• Misuse confidential or proprietary information.

Any violation may result in disciplinary action.

33. Communication with Academic & Institutional Partners

Students shall route official matters relating to their enrolment, fees, certifications, academic administration, grievances, or other Institute-related matters through NIDE’s officially designated communication channels.

Without prior written authorization from NIDE, students shall not directly approach or communicate with the Institute’s academic collaborators, certification partners, university partners, awarding bodies, accreditation bodies, industry partners, or their representatives regarding matters connected with the student’s NIDE enrolment.

This provision does not restrict a student from exercising any statutory or legal right available to them under applicable law.

Unauthorized communication or conduct that materially interferes with NIDE’s operations or institutional relationships may result in appropriate disciplinary action, subject to applicable law.

34. Suspension of Services

NIDE may temporarily suspend access to educational or support services where a student:

• Fails to pay outstanding fees.

• Violates these Terms & Conditions.

• Misuses Institute resources.

• Engages in misconduct.

• Shares login credentials.

• Breaches intellectual property rights.

• Interferes with academic operations.

• Provides materially false information.

• Violates applicable policies.

Suspension may include restriction of access to:

• LMS.

• LIVE classes.

• Student Dashboard.

• Recordings.

• Assignments.

• Assessments.

• Certifications.

• Placement or career services.

Suspension resulting from student non-compliance shall not ordinarily create a refund or compensation entitlement, subject to applicable law and the Refund Policy.

35. Termination of Enrolment

NIDE may suspend or terminate enrolment and may withhold academic services, certifications, or other benefits where the student:

• Provides false, fraudulent, forged, misleading, or materially incomplete information.

• Engages in fraud, forgery, impersonation, or unlawful activity.

• Violates applicable laws or these Terms & Conditions.

• Commits academic misconduct.

• Harasses, threatens, intimidates, or abuses faculty, staff, students, or representatives.

• Repeatedly breaches Institute policies.

• Seriously breaches the Code of Conduct.

• Misuses or distributes proprietary Institute content.

• Engages in conduct that materially harms or threatens Institute operations, security, reputation, or institutional relationships.

Termination shall not affect any rights or remedies available to NIDE under applicable law.

Any refund, if applicable, shall be determined solely in accordance with the official Refund Policy and applicable law.

36. Certifications & Examination Requirements

Certificates shall be issued only after successful fulfilment of the academic and administrative requirements applicable to the respective course.

Requirements may include:

• Attendance.

• Assignment completion.

• Practical completion.

• Internal assessments.

• Project evaluation.

• Examination performance.

• Fee clearance.

• Academic integrity.

• Other course-specific requirements.

Failure to satisfy applicable requirements may result in withholding, delay, or non-issuance of certification, subject to applicable policies.

37. Academic Collaborations, Certification Partners & Institutional Changes

NIDE may work with universities, certification bodies, awarding institutions, academic collaborators, industry partners, accreditation agencies, technology providers, or other organizations in connection with its educational services.

NIDE reserves the right to modify, replace, discontinue, or introduce such collaborations where reasonably required for academic, regulatory, operational, strategic, quality, technology, or institutional reasons.

Where a course includes a specific academic or certification partnership, the applicable partner may be identified in the relevant course or admission documentation.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, enrolment is with NIDE and not with a separate university, certification partner, awarding body, or other third party.

Any change in an academic collaboration or certification arrangement shall be handled in accordance with the applicable course terms, official policies, and applicable law.

38. Internship & Career Services

Where internship opportunities, career guidance, interview preparation, resume development, portfolio development, placement assistance, or related career services are provided, such services shall be subject to the applicable Institute policies.

Students must satisfy all prescribed eligibility and participation requirements.

Career opportunities may depend on factors including:

• Student performance.

• Attendance.

• Communication skills.

• Technical competency.

• Portfolio quality.

• Employer requirements.

• Market conditions.

• Recruitment cycles.

• Student participation and responsiveness.

Final hiring decisions remain solely with the respective employer.

39. 100% Placement Guarantee or 100% Course Fee Refund

NIDE may provide a 100% Placement Guarantee or 100% Course Fee Refund arrangement to specifically eligible students. However, the use of the term “Placement Guarantee” or any representation regarding placement assistance, placement support, or placement assurance shall not, by itself, create or constitute an entitlement to a 100% Course Fee refund.

The 100% Placement Guarantee or 100% Course Fee Refund arrangement shall apply only where NIDE has formally and specifically confirmed in writing, at the time of the student’s enrolment, that the particular student is covered under this arrangement. Such confirmation must be communicated through NIDE’s official email communication channel.

For the avoidance of doubt, only a written communication formally issued by NIDE through its official email communication channel at the time of enrolment, expressly confirming that the student is covered under the 100% Placement Guarantee or 100% Course Fee Refund arrangement, shall constitute valid confirmation of the student’s eligibility for such arrangement.

No verbal statement, telephone conversation, WhatsApp message, SMS, informal communication, promotional representation, or communication made through any other channel or by any individual shall, by itself, constitute, establish, or create eligibility for the 100% Placement Guarantee or 100% Course Fee Refund arrangement.

40. 100% Course Fee Refund Upon Failure to Fulfil the Placement Guarantee

Where NIDE has formally confirmed through its official email communication channel at the time of enrolment that a student is covered under the 100% Placement Guarantee or 100% Course Fee Refund arrangement, NIDE shall provide the applicable placement guarantee subject to the student’s full and continuing compliance with all applicable Placement Eligibility Criteria.

If the student has fully satisfied all applicable Placement Eligibility Criteria and NIDE is unable to secure at least one qualifying placement for the student within 180 NIDE working days from the date of the student’s successful completion of the course, the student shall be eligible for a 100% refund of the eligible Course Fee.

The student’s eligibility for the 100% Course Fee refund shall be subject to the student having fully complied with all applicable requirements prescribed under NIDE’s Placement Eligibility Criteria, including, where applicable, curriculum and practical completion, prescribed attendance, assignments, projects, workshops, assessments, mock tests, career-readiness and placement-preparation activities, participation in placement opportunities, application to suitable positions, attendance at interviews, professional conduct, submission of accurate information and documents, and legal eligibility to work in India.

The 100% Course Fee refund shall become due only where all applicable eligibility conditions have been fully satisfied, the applicable 180 NIDE working-day placement period has expired, and NIDE has formally determined that it has been unable to secure a qualifying placement for the student within that period.

Upon such determination and approval of the refund, NIDE shall process the 100% refund of the eligible Course Fee within 45–60 NIDE working days from the date of approval of the refund.

For the avoidance of doubt, the 100% Course Fee refund is a conditional contractual benefit applicable only to students who have received specific written confirmation from NIDE through its official email communication channel at the time of enrolment that they are covered under the 100% Placement Guarantee or 100% Course Fee Refund arrangement. No student shall be entitled to such refund solely on the basis that a course, programme, advertisement, brochure, website, promotional material, or communication refers to a “Placement Guarantee” unless the student has received the required formal written confirmation and has fully satisfied all applicable conditions.

41. Placement Support & Student Cooperation

Where placement or career support is provided, students are expected to actively participate in the process.

Students may be required to:

• Maintain an updated resume.

• Maintain a professional portfolio.

• Maintain an appropriate LinkedIn profile.

• Attend career preparation sessions.

• Participate in mock interviews.

• Apply to suitable opportunities shared by NIDE.

• Attend scheduled interviews.

• Respond to placement communications.

• Provide accurate employment-related information.

• Follow reasonable placement procedures.

Failure to cooperate with the placement process may affect placement assistance and Placement Guarantee eligibility, where applicable.

42. Third-Party Platforms & Services

NIDE may provide or facilitate access to third-party software, AI tools, cloud platforms, certification providers, meeting applications, payment gateways, hosting services, and external websites.

NIDE does not own or control such third-party services and shall not be responsible for matters outside its reasonable control, including:

• Service interruptions.

• Software bugs.

• Policy changes.

• Pricing changes.

• Data loss.

• Account suspension.

• Service discontinuation.

• Third-party technical failures.

Students are responsible for complying with the applicable terms and policies of third-party providers.

43. Force Majeure

NIDE shall not be responsible for delay, interruption, suspension, postponement, or inability to provide educational or related services caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

Such circumstances may include:

• Natural disasters.

• Floods.

• Earthquakes.

• Fire.

• Pandemic or epidemic.

• Government restrictions.

• Internet outages.

• Power failures.

• War.

• Civil unrest.

• Labour disputes.

• Cybersecurity incidents.

• Technical failures.

• Actions of regulatory authorities.

• Other unforeseen events beyond the reasonable control of NIDE.

During such circumstances, NIDE may revise schedules, extend timelines, modify delivery methods, postpone activities, or adopt alternative academic arrangements.

Force Majeure-related delays shall not by themselves create a refund or compensation entitlement, subject to applicable law and the official Refund Policy.

44. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, NIDE, NIDE E-Learning Private Limited, and their respective directors, employees, faculty members, consultants, representatives, contractors, and partners shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from the use of the Institute’s services.

Subject to applicable law, NIDE shall not be responsible for losses arising from matters outside its reasonable control, including:

• Loss of employment opportunities.

• Business interruption.

• Loss of profits.

• Loss of data.

• Internet failures.

• Device incompatibility.

• Technical failures.

• Third-party service disruptions.

• Delayed academic schedules resulting from circumstances beyond reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

45. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, students agree to indemnify and hold harmless NIDE, NIDE E-Learning Private Limited, and their respective directors, officers, employees, faculty members, consultants, affiliates, contractors, and representatives against claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or reasonable legal expenses arising from:

• Violation of these Terms.

• Misuse of Institute resources.

• Infringement of intellectual property rights.

• Violation of applicable laws.

• Fraudulent or misleading conduct by the student.

• Unauthorized use or distribution of Institute content.

46. Website Usage

The NIDE website, student portal, learning platforms, applications, and digital properties are intended for lawful educational and informational purposes.

Users shall not:

• Attempt unauthorized access to Institute systems.

• Interfere with the operation or security of Institute platforms.

• Upload viruses, malware, or malicious software.

• Engage in hacking, phishing, or unauthorized cyber activity.

• Use automated bots, crawlers, or scraping tools without prior written consent.

• Copy or commercially exploit protected website content.

• Misrepresent their identity while using Institute services.

NIDE may restrict or terminate access where misuse or unauthorized activity is detected.

47. Privacy & Data Protection

NIDE respects the privacy of students and website users.

The collection, storage, processing, use, and protection of personal information shall be governed by the Institute’s Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Information collected may include, where applicable:

• Name.

• Address.

• Email address.

• Mobile number.

• Educational qualifications.

• Identity documents.

• Payment information.

• Academic records.

• Attendance records.

• Assessment results.

• Internship and placement-related information.

Such information may be used for purposes including:

• Admission processing.

• Student verification.

• Academic administration.

• Fee collection.

• Examination and certification.

• Internship and placement support.

• Regulatory compliance.

• Communication.

• Internal quality assurance.

NIDE shall take reasonable measures to protect personal information in accordance with applicable law and its Privacy Policy.

48. Promotional & Academic Communications

Students authorize NIDE to communicate through appropriate official channels, which may include:

• Email.

• Telephone.

• SMS.

• WhatsApp.

• Student Dashboard.

• Mobile applications.

• LMS.

• Official social media channels, where applicable.

Communications may relate to:

• Class schedules.

• Academic updates.

• Examination notifications.

• Internship opportunities.

• Placement opportunities.

• Workshops.

• Events.

• Fee reminders.

• Policy updates.

• Career services.

• Student support.

Students may also receive promotional or informational communications regarding future courses and services, subject to applicable law and available opt-out mechanisms.

49. Use of Student Testimonials, Photographs & Academic Work

Subject to applicable law and the student’s communicated preferences, NIDE may use student testimonials, success stories, reviews, feedback, photographs, event photographs, classroom images, workshop photographs, achievement announcements, placement success stories, awards, and recognitions for academic, promotional, branding, marketing, recruitment, and informational purposes.

Where a student expressly declines such use in writing, NIDE shall consider the request in accordance with its applicable policies and legal requirements.

NIDE shall not knowingly misuse student personal information.

50. Third-Party Websites & External Links

The Institute’s website and learning platforms may contain links to third-party websites, software, learning resources, payment gateways, certification providers, or other external services.

Such links may be provided for convenience.

NIDE does not own or control such third-party services and does not guarantee their accuracy, availability, security, policies, or content.

Students are advised to review the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party services before using them.

51. Amendments to these Terms

NIDE reserves the right to amend, revise, modify, replace, or update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• Changes in law.

• Regulatory requirements.

• Academic policies.

• Operational practices.

• Technological developments.

• Business requirements.

• Industry standards.

• Institutional requirements.

Updated Terms shall become effective upon publication through the Institute’s official website or other officially designated communication channel, unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of the Institute’s services after the effective date of updated Terms shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms, subject to applicable law.

52. Calendar Days & NIDE Working Days

For purposes of these Terms and the applicable Refund Policy:

“Calendar Days” means consecutive days, including weekends and public holidays.

“NIDE Working Days” means the working days of NIDE as determined according to the Institute’s official working calendar.

Where a refund timeline is expressly stated in NIDE Working Days, the calculation shall be based on NIDE Working Days and not ordinary calendar days.

53. Refund Processing Timelines

Unless otherwise expressly stated in the applicable Refund Policy, approved refunds shall be processed according to the following timelines:

• Approved Reservation Fee Refund: within 30 NIDE working days from approval.

• Approved Pre-Commencement Cancellation Refund: within 45 NIDE working days from approval.

• Placement Guarantee Refund: within 45–60 NIDE working days from formal confirmation of refund eligibility after expiry of the applicable placement period.

• Eligibility Verification Refund: within 30 NIDE working days from formal confirmation of eligibility verification failure.

These timelines relate to NIDE’s refund processing obligations and do not necessarily represent the time taken by banks, payment gateways, financing providers, or other third-party payment systems to credit the refunded amount to the student’s account.

54. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined by a competent court or authority to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

55. Waiver

Failure by NIDE to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right available to the Institute.

Any waiver shall be effective only when made in writing by an authorized representative of NIDE.

56. Entire Agreement & Policy Framework

These Terms & Conditions shall be read together with the Institute’s applicable:

• Refund Policy.

• Privacy Policy.

• Placement Policy.

• Admission Policies.

• Academic Policies.

• Examination and Certification Policies.

• Code of Conduct.

• Course-specific policies.

• Other officially published policies and notices.

These documents collectively govern the student’s relationship with NIDE in relation to the applicable services.

Where a course-specific policy contains additional requirements applicable only to that course, such requirements shall apply to the extent they are not inconsistent with applicable law.

57. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India.

Subject to applicable law, disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms & Conditions or services provided by NIDE shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts situated in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Nothing in this provision shall restrict any mandatory statutory remedy or jurisdiction that cannot lawfully be excluded.

58. Dispute Resolution & Grievance Redressal

Before initiating legal proceedings, students are requested to first notify NIDE in writing regarding the dispute or grievance and provide the Institute with a reasonable opportunity to review and resolve the matter.

For any grievance, complaint, dispute, request for clarification, refund-related matter, or other issue requiring official attention, students must communicate through NIDE’s official grievance and admissions email:

admissions@nideofficial.com

Communications made through WhatsApp messages, phone calls, social media, personal email addresses of faculty or staff, or verbal communication shall not be treated as an official grievance unless subsequently submitted through the official email address.

Students are expected to provide complete and accurate information and supporting documents, wherever applicable.

NIDE shall make reasonable efforts to review genuine grievances and respond within a reasonable period depending upon the nature and complexity of the matter.

NIDE may decline to process grievances that are anonymous, incomplete, abusive, defamatory, fraudulent, frivolous, or submitted in violation of the Institute’s Code of Conduct.

59. Contact Information & Student Declaration

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, admissions, fees, refunds, academic matters, or other official matters, students may contact:

National Institute of Digital Education (NIDE)

Managed by NIDE E-Learning Private Limited

Corporate Office:
6th Floor, MSR North Tower,
Manyata Tech Park, Nagawara,
Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560045

Email: admissions@nideofficial.com

Website: www.nideofficial.com

By accessing the website, submitting an application, making any payment, enrolling in any course, attending classes, or using any service provided by NIDE or NIDE E-Learning Private Limited, the student confirms and declares that:

• The student has carefully read and understood these Terms & Conditions.

• The student voluntarily agrees to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

• The student understands that courses may reasonably undergo changes in curriculum, faculty, schedules, delivery methods, academic processes, and timelines.

• The student acknowledges that such reasonable academic or operational changes shall not, by themselves, constitute grounds for cancellation, refund, compensation, or any financial claim, except where expressly provided under the official Refund Policy or required by applicable law.

• The student agrees to comply with all applicable academic, administrative, financial, disciplinary, and operational policies issued by NIDE.

• The student understands that any Placement Guarantee is applicable only where eligibility has been officially confirmed by NIDE in writing and remains subject to the applicable Placement Policy and Refund Policy.

• The student understands that refund eligibility and refund processing are governed by the official Refund Policy.

• The student understands that payments must be made only through officially authorized payment channels.

By continuing to use NIDE’s services, the student signifies acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

These Student Terms & Conditions should be read together with the Institute’s official Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, Placement Policy where applicable, Code of Conduct, Academic Regulations, Examination and Certification Policies, Admission Policies, and any course-specific policies communicated at the time of admission or subsequently published by NIDE.

In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and a specific applicable policy, the applicable officially published policy shall govern the relevant subject matter to the extent expressly stated therein, subject always to applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict, or override any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted under applicable law.