Can I claim a refund from an educational institute that didn't deliver promised services?

Yes, educational services are generally covered under consumer protection law, and if the institute made specific representations (about faculty qualifications, course content, facilities, or placement assistance, for instance) that turned out to be materially false or significantly different from what was actually delivered, this can amount to a deficiency in service or unfair trade practice, giving you grounds for a consumer complaint.

Your case will be considerably stronger if you can point to specific, provable discrepancies between what was advertised or promised (through brochures, website content, or verbal representations you can document) and what was actually delivered, rather than a general dissatisfaction with course quality that's harder to objectively establish.

Keep your admission documents, fee receipts, promotional material or website screenshots from when you enrolled, and any communication with the institute about your concerns, since these will form the basis of your complaint. A consumer lawyer can help assess whether your specific situation supports a strong claim for refund and compensation.