1. License & Branding
The Franchisee receives a non-exclusive license to operate under the NCTA name, brand, and academic system, and must follow all official operational standards.
2. Term of Agreement
The franchise tenure is 3 years and may be renewed for additional 3-year periods, subject to compliance with the current NCTA policies and terms.
3. Franchise Fee
A one-time franchise fee of ₹30,000 or USD 500 for international organisations is payable at the time of execution of the franchise agreement.
4. Student Registration & Course Fees
Franchisees must submit registration and course fees for each admitted student as per NCTA's approved fee structure. The applicable percentage of course fees payable to NCTA shall be as specified in the franchise agreement.
5. Training & Support
NCTA provides initial training, ongoing support, and access to admission and billing software, where applicable. The Franchisee and its staff must complete the required training.
6. Pre-Opening Support
NCTA assists with site setup guidance, marketing support, front-office recruitment, laboratory setup, and other launch activities as applicable.
7. Quality Standards
The Franchisee must strictly follow NCTA's curriculum, academic standards, branding guidelines, and maintain the required infrastructure and student-support quality.
8. Marketing Compliance
All marketing and advertising activities must comply with NCTA's branding guidelines. Major campaigns may require prior approval from NCTA.
9. Confidentiality & Non-Compete
The Franchisee must protect all NCTA materials, academic content, business information, and confidential information. Any applicable non-compete obligations shall be governed by the executed franchise agreement and applicable law.
10. Minimum Performance Requirement
Franchise centres are expected to register at least 20 students per year. Failure to meet the applicable performance requirement may result in notice, review, corrective action, or termination as provided in the franchise agreement.
11. Termination Conditions
NCTA may terminate the agreement for non-payment, non-compliance, operational abandonment, insolvency, or repeated violations of applicable standards. Upon termination, all NCTA branding, materials, and systems must be discontinued as specified in the agreement.
12. Post-Termination Obligations
After termination, the Franchisee must stop using the NCTA name, logo, branding, and materials and return all applicable materials as required under the agreement. Any post-termination restrictions shall apply in accordance with the executed agreement and applicable law.
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