Illegal. The Ministry of Education once mentioned in the Xinhuanet report reprinted on 20 10 that it is strictly forbidden for colleges and universities to charge defense fees. Some tutors will ask students to ask for money in advance for defense, and some students will reimburse them in their student cards after paying in advance. In case of similar defense fee, it is recommended to communicate with other graduates to confirm the specific situation. In fact, the second defense is equivalent to a make-up exam, which should be lower than the first defense. On the basis of the first defense, carry out the thesis and graduation design.