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Scholarships
Recognizing merit
At NU, education always comes first. So, we are committed to extend financial aid to students who have consistently proven their academic merit. We also provide a scholarship for excellence in co-curricular activities which, we believe, is just as crucial for a student’s holistic growth.
NU provides following scholarships:
- NU Scholar Search Programme
- Special Scholarship
- Scholarship for Co-curricular Excellence (CoX)
- Special fee waiver
- President’s Scholar
NU also offers a special fee waiver, subject to certain conditions.
NU Scholar Search Programme
Under NU’s distinctive scholarship programme, applicants may qualify for a scholarship up to a full waiver on the university tuition fees. Merit scholarships under this programme are categorised into:
MS 1 Level
MS 2+ Level
MS 2 Level
MS 3 Level
Benefits under each plan
| MS 1 | MS2+ | MS 2 | MS 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Scholarship [On university tuition fees only] | ₹200,000 | ₹150,000 | ₹100,000 | ₹50,000 |
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of either the student’s academic performance or their performance in entrance examinations and are only applicable to university tuition fees.
Scholarships awarded on the basis of entrance examinations
| MS 1 | MS2+ | MS 2 | MS 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUET – BTech & iMSc (Average of best two from PCMB) | >94 | >=90 | >=85 | >=80 |
| CUET – BBA/iMBA (Average of best two from English, General Test, Math) | >94 | >=90 | >=85 | >=80 |
| JEE Percentile | >94 | ≥90 | ≥85 | ≥80 |
| SAT Score | ≥1400 | ≥1335 | ≥1270 | ≥1200 |
| NEET Percentile | >94 | ≥90 | ≥85 | ≥80 |
| BITSAT Score | ≥275 | ≥250 | ≥225 | ≥200 |
| Annual Scholarship (On university tuition fees only) | ₹ 200,000 | ₹ 150,000 | ₹ 100,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
Scholarships awarded on the basis of academic performance
BTech
Boards: Category 1
- CBSE
- Telangana
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- ICSE
- Andhra
- Cambridge
- ISC
- IB BOARD
| Grades | Scholarship Level |
|---|---|
| >=190 | MS-1 |
| 180-190 | MS-2+ |
| 170-180 | MS-2 |
| 160-170 | MS-3 |
Boards: Category 2
- Tamilnadu
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Odisha
- H P
- Chattisgarh
- J & K
- Goa
- Manipur
- Haryana
- UP
- Madhya Pradesh
| Grades | Scholarship Level |
|---|---|
| >=185 | MS-1 |
| 170-185 | MS-2+ |
| 160-170 | MS-2 |
| 150-160 | MS-3 |
Boards: Category 3
- Jharkhand
- West Bengal
- Meghalaya
- NIOS
- Assam
- Nagaland
- Bihar
- Uttaranchal
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
| Grades | Scholarship Level |
|---|---|
| >=170 | MS-1 |
| 160-170 | MS-2+ |
| 150-160 | MS-2 |
| 140-150 | MS-3 |
Note:
Scholarship Level is based on combined performance in Class 10 and 12. In EAD, Class 12 performance will be taken as equal to Class 10 performance.
If EAD student gets % marks in Class 12 higher than Class 10, her/ his higher combined score will be considered and if it led to upward revision of the Scholarship Level, it would be done.
Grades =Score (10th + 12th) for RAD Students
Grades=(2*Score of 10th) for EAD Students
IMBA/BBA
Boards: Category 1
- CBSE
- Telangana
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- ICSE
- Andhra
- Cambridge
- ISC
- IB BOARD
| Grades | Scholarship Level |
|---|---|
| >=190 | MS-1 |
| 185-190 | MS-2+ |
| 160-185 | MS-2 |
| 140-160 | MS-3 |
Boards: Category 2
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Odisha
- H P
- Chattisgarh
- Tamilnadu
- J & K
- Goa
- Haryana
- Manipur
- UP
- Madhya Pradesh
| Grades | Scholarship Level |
|---|---|
| >=185 | MS-1 |
| 180-185 | MS-2+ |
| 160-180 | MS-2 |
| 130-160 | MS-3 |
Boards: Category 3
- Jharkhand
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- West Bengal
- Meghalaya
- NIOS
- Assam
- Nagaland
- Bihar
- Uttaranchal
| Grades | Scholarship Level |
|---|---|
| >=170 | MS-1 |
| 160-170 | MS-2+ |
| 140-160 | MS-2 |
| 120-140 | MS-3 |
Grades =Score (10th + 12th) for RAD Students
Grades=(2*Score of 10th) for EAD Students
Scholarships awarded on the basis of academic performance
Boards: Category 1
- CBSE
- Telangana
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- ICSE
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra
- Cambridge
- ISC
- IB BOARD
| Scholarship level | MS1 | MS2+ | MS2 | MS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined marks of Class X and XII (%) | ≥190 | 185-190 | 180-185 | 140-180 |
Boards: Category 2
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Punjab
- Odisha
- Himachal Pradesh
- Chattisgarh
- Maharashtra
- J&K
- Goa
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Manipur
- Madhya Pradesh
| Scholarship level | MS1 | MS2+ | MS2 | MS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined marks of Class X and XII (%) | ≥185 | 180-185 | 170-180 | 150-170 |
Boards: Category 3
- Jharkhand
- West Bengal
- Meghalaya
- NIOS
- Assam
- Nagaland
- Bihar
- Uttaranchal
| Scholarship level | MS1 | MS2+ | MS2 | MS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined marks of Class X and XII (%) | ≥170 | 160-170 | 150-160 | 140-150 |
Terms and conditions of merit scholarships
- The above scholarships are merit based and subject to availability.
- The scholarship is valid for the full duration of the NU Programme in which the student is enrolled, subject to the student maintaining a minimum AGPA (Annual Grade Point Average) or CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 6.0 as per the then-applicable university Academic Policy.
- In the EAD mode, the scholarship will be offered on the basis of Class X performance on the assumption that Class XII performance will be equal to that of Class X. If Class XII performance is better than Class X, the scholarship is upgraded. However, if Class XII performance is lower than Class X, the scholarship will not be downgraded.
- The scholarship may be revoked in case the student faces a disciplinary action or is unable to comply with minimum attendance rules as specified in the Attendance Policy.
Upgradation of scholarship
Meritorious students can upgrade their scholarship even after admission. The following conditions apply:
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- The scholarship may be upgraded (if applicable) if the student achieves a higher aggregate score in Class XII than their Class X performance. The upgrade also depends upon the applicant’s CUET/JEE Main/BITSAT/SAT/NEET scores/percentile, as applicable. However, if the applicant’s performance in Class XII is lower than Class X, their scholarship will remain at the same level offered already. Applicants must share these details for the Admission Committee’s consideration within 15 days from the date when results are declared.
The decision for upgradation of scholarships at entry or in subsequent years is at the sole discretion of NU Scholarship Committee and subject to availability of scholarships. - The scholarship may be upgraded for one academic year if the student scores AGPA / CGPA of 9.0 and above in any academic year. Such a student will continue to draw the upgraded scholarship in subsequent years if their AGPA / CGPA remains at 9.0 or above. However, if it falls below 9.0 but remains above 6.0, the scholarship will be restored to the original level. In case the student scores a CGPA / AGPA of 10.0 at the end of any academic year, a full tuition fee waiver will be applicable for the next academic year.
Special scholarship
A special scholarship is extended to exceptional merit holders and top performers in the country and provides a full tuition fee waiver in each programme. This overrides a lower scholarship level determined previously.
To qualify for the Special Scholarship, the student should meet at least one of the following criteria:
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| CUET | JEE Main/NEET Percentile | BITSAT Score | State Board Performer | IB Board | CBSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97-100* | 97-100 | 300+ | Top 10 | 40 points and above | Zonal Topper |
*For BTech & iMSc – Average of best two from PCMB
*For BBA/iMBA – Average of best two from English, General Test, Math
Terms and conditions:
- The scholarship is subject to the student maintaining a minimum AGPA/CGPA of 7.5 at the end of each academic year.
- To avail this scholarship, the students are required to submit the proof of meeting eligibility criteria at the time of enrolment.
Scholarship for Co-Curricular Excellence (CoX)
Special Scholarships called CoX are offered to Applicants who have demonstrated excellence in any area of Co-Curricular activity such as Sports, Music, Fine Arts, Theatre, Dance, or Social Service by participating in and receiving individual awards at School Board, State, National or International levels. Academic activities outside of the school curriculum will not be under the purview of CoX. E.g., Olympiad, Hackathons, etc. Certificates obtained by taking examinations of Music or Dance Schools/ Academies will not be under the purview of CoX.
The Award must not be more than five years old.
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All Applicants whether offered Merit Scholarship or not, are eligible to apply for CoX if they have documentary evidence of co-curricular excellence as mentioned above.
CoX Scholarship amount would be Rs 25000/- per year. The condition for retaining CoX Scholarship would be the active participation in the Students Club pertaining to concerned co-curricular area
Terms and conditions:
- Students who have been offered a merit scholarship as well those who have not been offered one, are eligible to apply for CoX if they have documentary evidence of co-curricular excellence as mentioned above.
- To retain their CoX scholarship, students must participate in the students’ club corresponding to the concerned co-curricular activity.
- Apply for the CoX scholarship
Fee waivers
Applicants can avail a ‘Special Fee Waiver’ if they meet certain criteria.
| Criteria | Annual Fee Waiver Amount |
|---|---|
| Siblings of NU students, current and alumni | ₹25,000 |
| Children of current/ex-employees of NIIT Ltd., and its subsidiaries & NIIT Foundation | ₹25,000 |
| Children of current/ ex-employees of NU | ₹25,000 |
| Wards of Armed Forces Personnel (Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force only) | ₹15,000 |
| Students who are domiciled in Rajasthan | ₹25,000 |
| Female students securing 90% or above aggregate marks of Class 10 and Class 12 together | ₹15,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC category | ₹15,000 |
Terms and conditions:
- The fee waivers above are in addition to any Merit Scholarship and/or CoX Scholarship as applicable. The fee waiver is applicable for only one of the categories mentioned above.
- To avail of the Special Fee waiver, the applicants must submit a written application at the time of registration at the campus with proof for the category applied for.