diff --git a/erpnext/schools/doctype/student_applicant/student_applicant.py b/erpnext/schools/doctype/student_applicant/student_applicant.py
index e54ea0fc7c9..047c7027c67 100644
--- a/erpnext/schools/doctype/student_applicant/student_applicant.py
+++ b/erpnext/schools/doctype/student_applicant/student_applicant.py
@@ -30,4 +30,3 @@ class StudentApplicant(Document):
 
 	def on_payment_authorized(self, *args, **kwargs):
 		self.db_set('paid', 1)
-		self.submit()
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