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License & Branding
Franchisee receives a non-exclusive license to operate under the NCTA name, brand, and academic system, and must follow all official operational standards.
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Term of Agreement
Franchise tenure is 3 years, renewable for additional 3-year periods subject to compliance with current NCTA policies.
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Franchise Fee
A one-time franchise fee of ₹30,000 or $500 (for International Organisations) is payable at the time of agreement execution.
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Student Registration & Course Fees
Franchisees must submit registration fees and course fees for each admitted student as per NCTA's approved fee structure. A static percentage of the course fees is payable to NCTA as registration fees.
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Training & Support
NCTA provides initial training, ongoing support, and access to admission/billing software. Franchisee and staff must complete required training.
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Pre-Opening Support
NCTA assists with site setup guidance, marketing support, front-office recruitment, lab setup, and other launch activities.
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Quality Standards
Franchisee must strictly follow NCTA's curriculum, academic standards, branding rules, and maintain required infrastructure and student support quality.
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Marketing Compliance
All marketing and advertising must follow NCTA's branding guidelines. Major campaigns require franchisor approval.
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Confidentiality & Non-Compete
Franchisee must protect all NCTA materials and information and cannot run or associate with a competing education business during the contract and for 3 years post-termination.
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Minimum Performance Requirement
Franchise centres must register at least 20 students per year. Failure may trigger notice and potential termination.
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Termination Conditions
NCTA may terminate the agreement for non-payment, non-compliance, operational abandonment, insolvency, or repeated violation of standards. All NCTA branding and materials must be discontinued immediately upon termination.
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Post-Termination Obligations
After termination, the franchisee must stop using NCTA's name, return all materials, and refrain from running a similar competing institution for 1 year.
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