A HANDBOOK OF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES FOLLOWED

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KIIT DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY, BHUBANESWAR

❖ About KIIT

❖ Introduction

❖ Types of Scholarship Schemes

❖ Details of Scholarship Schemes

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 About KIIT

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, known by its acronym KIIT, is one of the
leading universities in India renowned for the quality of teaching and research. It was
founded in 1992-93 in a rented house with 12 students and 2 teachers as an Industrial
Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. It was in this period when India was moving slowly
towards globalisation, and private education was unpopular. However, Prof. Achyuta
Samanta envisioned an educational institution that would focus on academic expertise and
provide a wealth of opportunities for students to gain holistic knowledge - all this with
barely any financial backing. It is solely due to the dedication, devotion and grit of the
Founder and contribution from the hardworking staff and well-wishers, that KIIT Deemed
to be University has become one of the premier educational hubs in India.

With its base year in 1997 with just three programmes - Engineering, MBA & MCA,
KIIT’s commitment to excellence led to the grant of Deemed to be University status under
Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India in 2004. KIIT has the
distinction of being the youngest institute of the country to get a University status in six
years. This unique achievement gave it a place in the Limca book of Records. It is indeed
incredible to state that in a short time span of time, KIIT has achieved incredible feats in
ranking amongst the top colleges in this country. KIIT has been recognised as an
‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Government of India. It has been ranked No. 1 among
self-financing institutions of the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation
Achievements (ARIIA), 2020 of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. KIIT’s
Computer Science Faculty has been ranked in the band of 501-600 by The Times Higher
Education World University Rankings 2021. It is also pertinent to mention that KIIT has
been ranked in 601-800 band for its Engineering and Technology streams. It has also won
The Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2020 for 'Workplace of the Year’.

KIIT Deemed to be University is spread over 25 sq. kms with world class infrastructure
and top-notch facilities in its 25 lush green campuses. It has a wide base of 30,000 students
from all over India and 65 countries across the globe. Over 60,000 students have graduated
from KIIT and have carved a niche for themselves and are placed in respectable positions
in corporate, academics, government services, business, startups and so on. The outreach
work of KIIT is on a massive scale in terms of social and economic empowerment. The
contribution to sports in terms of producing sportspersons and creation of sports
infrastructure is next to none. The students performance and belongingness within the
campus, and in their workplace after they have graduated have inspired KIIT to strive
towards higher degree of excellence. Instead of basking on its past glory and exponential
growth, KIIT looks forward in achieving greater heights in world rankings, research and
academics.

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 Introduction

A Scholarship is financial aid given to a student because of academic merit with the
purpose of encouraging such students in their academic pursuits. This will lead to an
enhancement of the chance of their being employable and ideally to realize a pan
socioeconomic parity. This booklet is compiled with the intention of providing a
handbook of information that is related to scholarship schemes awarded to the students.
All information in this booklet is valid upto the year of its publication. Changes on any
matter, if any, will be subsequently incorporated in future revised editions.

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 Types of Scholarship Schemes
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to University offers several merit
scholarships in all its academic programmes. In addition, students are also eligible to avail
various Government and private scholarships to pursue their Under Graduate (UG) and Post
Graduate (PG) education at KIIT.

Institute Funding
1. KIIT-Merit Scholarship
2. KIITEE Merit Scholarship
3. Freeship Scholarship
4. Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFW)
5. M.Tech. Fellowship
6. KIIT-Poverty-Cum-Merit Scholarship
7. Special Scholarship for Children of Covid Deceased Persons of Odisha
8. KIIT University India Scholarship Program (KUISP) for International students

Extramural Funding

Government & Other Agency

1. E-kalyan scholarship scheme for ST, SC & OBC

2. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme
3. Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Tripura state)
4. Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
5. PRERANA Post-Matric Scholarship for ST/ OBC/SEBC
6. Medhabruti Scholarship (Orissa State)
7. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University students (CSSS)
8. Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
9. Top class Education Scheme for SC students
10. Pragati Scholarship
11. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship
12 Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarships
13. NET JRF (National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship
14. MOMA scholarships (Ministry of Minority Affairs)
15. Prime Minister’s special scholarship scheme (PMSSS) J &K

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16. Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways
17. Tata steel Millenium scholarship
18. PM's Scholarship Scheme (KSB)
19. Ministry of defence & Army Welfare Fund
20. Railway Scholarship
21. Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. Scholarship (BCCL)
22. National Mineral development corp. Ltd. scholarship (NMDC)
23. BSF Welfare Scholarship

Foreign Agency for International Students

1. Compex Nepal Scholarship through EDCIL

2. General Scholarship Scheme (GSS) through EDCIL
3. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha Scholarship Scheme (HJBSS) through EDCIL
4. Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (SJSS) through EDCIL
5. Nepal Aid Fund Scholarship Scheme through EDCIL
6. Syria 1000 Scholarship (Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
7. Royal Govt. of Bhutan Scholarship
8. Study in India Scholarship
9. Asia Foundation

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 Institute Funding

KIIT-MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
(Students pursing UG & PG course in KIIT-DU| Granting Agency: KIIT-DU)

Introduction

KIIT Merit Scholarship offers financial support to the meritorious students pursuing UG
& PG course in KIIT Deemed to be University. Assessment of merit is based on the
academic record or performance in semester exams.

Eligibility

KIIT Merit Scholarship is provided to the KIIT students securing 1st, 2nd & 3rd position
in each semester based on their CGPA for a period of six months for all the courses
having student strength more than 120. For the courses having student strength less than
60, scholarship is provided to the student securing 1st position in each semester. In case
of tie in CGPA, selection is done on the basis of SGPA.
• At least 75% attendance in each semester.
• At least 7.5 SGPA in each semester.
• Should not be involved in any act of indiscipline.

• Submission of clearance from following offices:

(a) Concerned Dean (for Attendance)
(b) Examination (for result)
(c) Disciplinary Committee
Award
Stream Branch Position Amount
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Civil Civil Engg. 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Mechanical Engg. 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Mechanical Automobile 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
Mechatronics Engg. 1st Rs. 30,000/-
Aerospace Engg. 1st Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Electrical Electrical Engg. 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-

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 Electronics & Tele 1st Rs. 60,000/-
Communication 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Electronics Electronics & Electrical 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Electronics & Instrumentals 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Computer Science 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Information Technology 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
Computer 3rd Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
Computer Science & System 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
Computer Science & 1st Rs. 60,000/-
Communication 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
B.Tech & M.Tech Biotechnology 1st Rs. 60,000/-
Biotechnology Chemical Technology 1st Rs. 30,000/-
M.Sc.(Biotechnology) 1st Rs. 30,000/-
M.Sc. (Applied Microbiology) 1st Rs. 30,000/-
Computer BCA 1st Rs. 30,000/-
Application MCA 1st Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 60,000/-
BBA 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
Management 1st Rs. 60,000/-
MBA 2nd Rs. 42,000/-
3rd Rs. 30,000/-
B.Com. 1st Rs. 30,000/-
Fashion BFD 1st Rs. 30,000/-
1st Rs. 1,00,000/-
Medical MBBS 2nd Rs. 70,000/-
3rd Rs. 50,000/-
1st Rs. 1,00,000/-
Dental BDS 2nd Rs. 70,000/-
3rd Rs. 50,000/-
BA LLB 1st Rs. 60,000/-
Integrated Law BBA LLB 1st Rs. 60,000/-
B.Sc LLB 1st Rs. 60,000/-

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 KIITEE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
(KIITEE Rank holders admitted in KIIT| Granting Agency: KIIT-DU)

KIIT provides free education to the topper of KIITEE (Only for B.Tech. - 4years) if
admitted in KIIT. In addition, KIIT provides scholarship to top 1000 rank holders of
KIITEE (only for B.Tech.- 4 years) during his/her study period at KIIT subject to
fulfilment of scholarship renewal criteria.

Eligibility
• Admissible only during the study period at KIIT-DU.
• Should maintain at least 75% attendance in each semester.
• Should secure at least 7.5 SGPA in each semester.
• Clears all the paper in first attempt (no back paper)
• Should not be involved in any act of indiscipline.
• Submission of clearance from following offices at the end of each session
(a) Concerned Dean (for Attendance)
(b) Examination ( for result & SGPA)
(c) Disciplinary Committee
Award
Program KIITEE Rank Amount
Rank 1-500 Rs. 1, 20,000/- per annum
B.Tech (4year)
Rank 501-1000 Rs. 60, 000/- per annum
All Other Courses Rs.60,000/-per annum
Rank -1

FREESHIP SCHOLARSHIP

• BPLCard Holders :-
Students coming from families with BPL cards and living below the poverty line
specified by the State Government are eligible for this scholarship. It supports
meritorious students, whose parent’s income does not exceed Rs. 4.50 lakhs per
annum. Under the Scheme, student’s tuition fees are waived. However, the
beneficiary needs to pay all other fees, except tuition fees.

• Tribal student :-
KISS students pursuing UG, PG & Ph.D programme in KIIT Deemed to be
University will be provided waiver of full fees.

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 TUITION FEE WAIVER SCHEME (TFW)
(Family Income less than Rs. 4.5 lakh per)

Seats up to maximum 5 percent of sanctioned intake in B.Tech course shall be available

under Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFW). These seats shall be supernumerary in nature.
Under the Scheme, students get complete tuition fee waiver. The waiver is limited to
tuition fee and students need to pay all other expenses.

Eligibility

• The scholarship will be offered to students who have a family income less than Rs.
4.5 lakh per annum.

M.Tech. Fellowship

The students who are receiving assistantship will be required to devote 8-10 hours per
week as teaching/research assistant in their respective departments. This could include
tutorials, laboratory classes, development and maintenance of laboratories, assistance in
research and development activities undertaken by faculty members. Dean of the
respective department will certify the engagement of each of the students for the release
of the assistantship every month.

Renewal Eligibility

• Should secure at least 6.5 SGPA and 7 CGPA in each semester.

• Clears all the paper in first attempt (no back paper)
• Should not be involved in any act of indiscipline

KIIT-Poverty-Cum-Merit Scholarship

KIIT has instituted Poverty-Cum-Merit Scholarship for the poor and needy students. The
amount and period of scholarship is decided based on the need of the selected students.
The decision of the selection committee for selection of such students will be final.

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF COVID DECEASED PERSONS OF

ODISHA
(Odia students, wards of Covid deceased| Granting Agency: KIIT-DU)
In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, KIIT-DU has launched a Special Covid Scholarship
for Odia students, who are sons and daughters of the Covid deceased. However, the
provision of such scholarship will be based strictly on the merit and eligibility of the
students. This facility will be available for two academic years, 2020-21 and 2021-22

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only. Preference will be given to the children of Covid deceased from BPL, SC, ST and
SEBC categories. This Scholarship is meant to encourage and support the hapless
students’ aspiration for pursuing professional education in the midst of the havoc.

Award
• Tuition fees Waived

KIIT University India Scholarship Program (KUISP)

With an aim to provide quality education to international student community, KIIT

University offers KUISP scholarship to students from 70+ countries.

KIIT is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial

circumstances, under KUISP scholarship. KIIT University promotes KUISP scholarships
in international countries with the support of Foreign Missions in India and partner
institutes in international countries.

Eligibility

• Students applying for UG, PG and PH.D courses (except MBBS, Dental, Nursing
and Architecture courses) under the KUISP scholarship.
• The scholarship is offered based on merit.

Award

• KIIT offers both 100% and 50% scholarships on the total fee for international
students which would cover their Tuition Fee, Books, A.C. accommodation, Multi
cuisine mess facility, 24/7 library and internet access. Scholarship will also cover
laptop, registration and examination fees as well.

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 Government & Other Agency

E-KALYAN SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

(Post Matric | SC / ST / BC & Jharkhand Resident | Granting Agency: Govt. Of Jharkhand)

This Post Matric Scholarship Scheme is applicable only for the permanent and local
residents of the state of Jharkhand belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled
Tribe (ST) and Backward Class (BC) categories.

Eligibility

• Student must be of Jharkhand State.

• Student must be either Schedule Tribe (ST) or Schedule Caste (SC) or Backward Class
(BC).
• Students Annual Family Income from all sources should not exceed:
(a) Schedule Tribe (ST) or Schedule Caste (SC) Rs.2,50,000/-
(b) Backward Class (BC) Rs.1,50,000/-
Award
• Maintenance allowance of up to Rs. 7,500/- per annum
• Adhoc Grant of Rs. 1,000/- per annum

Scholarship Website
https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/

ISHAN UDAY SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

(Domicile of North-eastern states | Granting Agency: UGC)

Ishan Uday is a special scholarship scheme launched by the University Grants

Commission (UGC) for the students of North Eastern Region (NER). The applicants must
have the domicile of the North-Eastern states which comprise of Assam, Arunachal
Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

Eligibility
• Family annual income less than INR 4.5 lakh from all the sources.
• Domicile of the North-Eastern states (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura)

Award
• Up to INR 7,800/- per month

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 POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR OBC STUDENTS (TRIPURA)
(OBC & Tripura Resident | Granting Agency: MSJ&E, GOVT. of India)

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is the granting

agency of this Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students from Tripura.

Eligibility

• Domicile of Tripura state

• Belong to Other Backward Classes (OBC) category
• For intermediate, graduate, postgraduate or doctoral courses from
recognized institutes/colleges
• Annual family income not exceeding INR 1,50,000/-

Award
• Selected students under this scheme get a maintenance allowance of up
to INR 750/- per month and several other benefits.

MUKHYAMANTRI MEDHAVI VIDYARTHI YOJANA (MMVY)

(SC / ST / OBC / Minorities & M P resident | Granting Agency: Govt. of Madhya Pradesh)

Run by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, MMVY scholarships are an initiative to

provide financial assistance to students of the state. The government has introduced its
own state scholarship portal to enlist all its scholarships schemes available for the
students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward
Classes (OBC) and Minorities.

Eligibility

• The students who have passed their class 12th with 75% or above marks (from
Secondary Education Board of Madhya Pradesh) or 85% or above marks (from
CBSE/ICSE board).

• The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 6 Lakh from all
sources.

• The students should be enrolled in an undergraduate level of course at a

recognised institution or university.

• The engineering aspirants are expected to have qualified JEE Mains examination
with rank less than 50,000.

• The medical aspirants are expected to have taken admission to a

government/private medical or dental college through NEET merit.

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 • The law aspirants are expected to have qualified CLAT examination and obtained
admission to an NLU.

Award
• Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

PRERANA SCHOLARSHIP
(Post Matric SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC & Odisha Resident | Granting Agency: Govt. of Odisha)

The Odisha State Scholarship Portal is an integrated e-Governance Portal for automation,
streamlining & effective management of scholarship schemes being implemented in the
state of Odisha across various departments. Odisha State Scholarship Portal envisions to
bridge the gap between the scholarship providers and scholarship seekers thus,
encouraging more students to be in the system.
• Post-Matric Scholarship for ST/SC
• Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC
Eligibility
• Student should belong to ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC community.

• Student should be permanent resident of Odisha.

• The students should continue their Post Matriculation Studies in any
general/technical or professional courses in any Govt. or Govt. recognized Private
institutes.
• The annual family income of the parent/guardians from all sources in case of
ST/SC students should not exceed Rs.2,50,000/- per annum.
• The annual family income of the parent/guardians from all sources in case of
OBC/SEBC students should not exceed Rs.1,50,000/- per annum and they have to
secure at least 50% marks in previous examination.

• The annual family income of the parent/guardians from all sources in case of EBC
students (GENERAL Category-Other than SC/ST/OBC/SEBC) should not
exceed Rs.1,00,000/- per annum. In case of EBC students, he/she should be
pursuing his/her higher study in Government institute ONLY.

Award
• Minimum Rs. 44,000/- per annum
• Maximum Rs. 77,000/- per annum

Scholarship Website
http://ori.nic.in/odishapms

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 MEDHABRUTI SCHOLARSHIP
(Economically weak background & Odisha Resident | Granting Agency: Govt. of odisha)

The Medhabruti Scholarship is awarded by the Government of Odisha to encourage and

motivate deserving students from economically weak backgrounds to pursue higher
education in the General, Technical, and Professional fields. The Medhabruti scholarship
scheme provides financial assistance to the students who are domicile of Odisha.
Interested applicants should visit the Medhabruti Scholarship online portal.

Eligibility

• The student must be a permanent resident of Odisha state.

• The income of the parents of the student from all sources should not exceed Rs.6
lakh per annum.
• The student must have secured minimum 60% marks in the examination for
different categories of merit.
• The students pursuing higher education through distance learning/
correspondence are not eligible to apply.
Award

• Selected candidates get a scholarship amount of INR 10,000/- per annum.

• The scholarship is awarded as per the duration of the course.

Scholarship Website
http://www.medhabruti.org/

CENTRAL SECTOR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR COLLEGE AND

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (CSSS)
(Pursing UG & PG | Family income less than 6 lakh per annum | Granting Agency
: Dept. of Higher Education)

The “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” is
implemented by the Department of Higher Education since 2008. The objective of the
scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious students, to meet a part of
their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
Eligibility

• Candidates pursuing regular UG/PG course.

• They must have secured minimum 80% marks in the examination.
• Family income of less than Rs. 6 lakh per annum
• Not receiving any other scholarship

Award
• Up to INR 20,000/- per annum

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 MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
(Minority students M.Phil/Ph.D student |Granting Agency: Ministry of Minority Affairs through
UGC)
It is a fellowship scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs through UGC.
Started with the objective to provide integrated five-year fellowships in the form of
financial assistance, MANF encourages students of minority communities to pursue
higher studies such as M.Phil./Ph.D. in Science, Humanities, Social Science and
Engineering & Technology.
Eligibility

• Prior clearance of CBSE/NTA-UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET examination.

• Should belong to one of the minority communities –Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Parsi & Jain notified under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission
for Minorities Act, 1992.
• Should submit the minority community certificate on an actionable and legally
valid affidavit, until the State Government/Union Territory administration starts to
issue the minority community certificate.
• Should be registered for regular and full time M.Phil/Ph.D courses in
University/Academic Institution by fulfilling conditions of admission of that
University/Institution.

• The annual income of the beneficiary/parents or guardian of the beneficiary should

not exceed Rs. 6.0 lakh per annum from all sources.

• Should have secured a minimum score of 55% at Post Graduate level.

• Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. The reservation
shall be followed as per Government of India norms.

Award
• Monthly fellowship amount of INR 31,000/- for initial two years to JRF and a
fellowship amount of INR 35,000/- per month for remaining tenure to SRF along
with contingency grant and escorts/reader assistance for differently-abled
candidates.

TOP CLASS EDUCATION SCHEME FOR SC STUDENTS

(SC students| Granting Agency: MSJ&E, Govt. of India)

The Scheme aims at recognizing and promoting quality education amongst students
belonging to SCs, by providing full financial support. The scheme will cover SC students
for pursuing studies beyond 12th class. The scheme will operate in all institutes notified
by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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Eligibility

• SC students who have secured admission in the notified institutions according to

the norms prescribed by the respective institutions will be eligible to the extent
of the number of scholarships allocated in the institute concerned.
• Must have completed Class 12 th
• Must have taken admission in a full-time course in a notified institution
through general selection criteria prescribed by respective institution .
• Must belong to a family with the annual income less than INR 6 lakh from
all sources.

Award
• Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges of upto INR 2 lakh per
annum for private sector institutions and up to INR 3.72 lakh per annum for
private sector flying club for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating
Courses.
• Living expense: INR 2,220/- per month.
• Books and stationery: INR 3,000/- per annum.
• Computer/Laptop with UPS and Printer of any reputed brand INR 45,000/-
(one-time assistance).

PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP
(Girls Student | Granting Agency: MHRD)

Pragati is a MHRD Scheme being implemented by AICTE aimed at providing assistance

for Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Education is one of the most
important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skill and self confidence
necessary to participate fully in the development process. It attempts to give young
women the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future by
“Empowering Women through Technical Education”.
Eligibility
• The candidate should be admitted to 1st year of Degree/Diploma course in any of
the AICTE approved Institution of respective year through Centralized Admission
process of the State/Central Government.
• Two girls child per family are eligible.
• Family income should not be more than INR 8 lakh per annum during the
preceding financial year (in case of married girl, the income of parents/in-laws,
whichever is higher will be considered).

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 • The candidate must be pursuing a technical degree/diploma course in the First year
or Second year (through lateral entry only) on the basis of percentage of marks
obtained in the 10+2/equivalent examination
Award
• The selected students will receive INR 50,000/- per annum for every year of study
as a lump sum amount towards payment of college fee, purchase of computer,
books, stationery, equipment, software, etc. No other additional grant will be
payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges, etc.

RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

(SC/ST/M/Phil & Ph.D | Granting Agency: MSJ&E and Ministry of Tribal Affairs)
)

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) Scheme for Scheduled Caste and
Scheduled Tribes is formulated and funded by Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The scheme is open to candidates from
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe categories and wish to pursue higher studies such as
regular and full time M.Phil. & Ph.D degrees in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences
and Engineering & Technology.
Eligibility
• The candidate should belong to SC/ST category and should have passed the Post
Graduate examination. The selection will be made on the basis of merit of the
candidates.
• The candidate must get himself/herself registered for M.Phil./Ph.D at the first
available opportunity but not later than within a period of two years from the
receipt of award letter. This period is not extendable.
• The actual payment of fellowship will be made with effect from the date of joining
only.

Award
• Fellowship amount of up to INR 28,000/- per month along with contingency grant,
HRA and escorts/reader allowance for physically handicapped and blind
candidates.

INDIRA GANDHI SINGLE GIRL CHILD SCHOLARSHIP

(Single Girl Child from girl students up to 30 years of age | Granting Agency: UGC)

Girl students of up to 30 years of age, who happen to be the only girl child in
their families, are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship aims to promote
girl education and compensate for the direct costs of her education to all levels.
Eligibility

• Be a girl student of up to 30 years of age.

• Be the only child of the family.

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 • Must have taken admission in regular, full-time 1st-year Masters degree
programme in any designated university or a postgraduate college.
• Girl students having no brother or girls who are twin daughters/fraternal
daughter are also eligible.

Award
• INR 36,200/- per annum will be provided for a duration of 2 years or the full
duration of the postgraduate course.

NET JRF (NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH

FELLOWSHIP
(M.Phil/Ph.D Girls Student | Granting Agency: UGC)

The NET JRF (National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship) provides
financial assistance worth ₹ 35,000/- per month to students pursuing M.Phil / Ph.D.
degree. The National Eligibility Test (NET) for research fellowship is conducted by the
University Grants Commission (UGC). Students of Social Sciences and Humanities
including Languages and Science streams are eligible to participate in the doctoral level
scholarship program.

Eligibility

• Candidate must have passed post-graduation from a government recognized

university or institute for the Junior Research Fellowship.

• General (EWS) category applicants must have secured a minimum of 55 percent

marks or equivalent grade in a master’s degree.
• Applicants belonging to OBC, ST/SC, PWD or Transgender category with at least
50 percent marks in master’s program are eligible to apply.
• The PhD Degree holders who have completed their master’s examination by 19th
September 1991 are eligible for appearing NET with 5 percent relaxation in marks
percentile.

• Applicants waiting for PG results and those pursuing master’s degree are eligible
to apply for the UGC NET exam.
• In such a case, the candidate will only be considered for the admission of JRF and
Assistant professor once they pass the master’s degree with the required percentile
within the 2 years from the NET result date.

Award

• INR 31,000/- per month will be given to each Junior Fellow for the first 2
years.
• INR 35,000/- per month will be given for remaining tenure (SRF).

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 MOMA SCHOLARSHIPS (MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS)
(Post Matric/ Metric-cum-means/Minority communities | Granting Agency: Ministry of
Minority Affairs)

MOMA scholarships are scholarships for minorities initiated by the Ministry of Minority
Affairs. Under the scheme, students belonging to the minority communities of Muslim,
Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian (Parsi) can avail Pre-matric scholarships,
Post-matric scholarships and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and
Technical Courses.
• Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
Under the post-matric scholarship scheme, minority students studying in class 11
to Ph.D. can apply.
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS
The merit-cum-means scholarship under the MOMA scheme is meant for students
who wish to pursue professional or technical courses at the graduate or
postgraduate level.
Eligibility
• The applicants’ family income must not exceed INR 2.5 lakhs.
• The applicants must have scored at least 50% marks in their previous final exam.
Award
• Up to INR 20,000/- per annum
Scholarship Website
https://scholarships.gov.in/

PRIME MINISTER’S SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (PMSSS) - J&K

(Jammu & Kashmir Residents | Granting Agency: AICTE)

It is a Scholarship for domiciled students of Jammu and Kashmir who are facing financial
hurdles in pursuing their education further. It is a broad scheme that combines all types of
scholarships and financial assistance available for the students at both school and college
level. The key objective behind every J&K Scholarship is to provide suitable financial
assistance to meritorious and underserved students of the state to enable them to pursue
their studies without any financial constraint.
Eligibility
• Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir
• Passed 10+2 exam from CBSE or J K BOSE affiliated schools located in J&K.
• Passed Diploma from J&K for admission directly in second year.
• Fulfil minimum age and other eligibility criteria as prescribe by the Institution/
University.
• Family income not exceeding than Rs. 8 lakh per annum.

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Award
• For professional degree course – Academic fee of up to INR 1.25 Lakh and
maintenance charge of up to INR 1 Lakh.
• For MBBS/BDS or equivalent medical streams – Academic fee of up to INR 3
Lakh and maintenance charge of up to INR 1 Lakh.

PRIME MINISTER'S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR MINISTRY OF

RAILWAYS
(Ward of RPF/RPSF & Widows of ex-RPF | Granting Agency: Ministry of Railway, Govt. of India)

The Ministry of Railways, Government of India is offering Prime Minister's

Scholarship Scheme for the wards and widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel.

Eligibility

• Be a dependent ward of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel or widow.

• Must have secured 60% and above marks in Minimum Educationa Qualification
(MEQ), i.e. class 12, Diploma/Graduation.
• Must be pursuing a professional or technical degree course (B.E, B.Tech, MBBS,
MCA, BCA, B.Pharma, B.Ed, BBS, BCA, MCA, B. Pharma, etc) recognized by
respective government authorities like AICTE, MCI, UGC, NCTE, etc.
• Only two wards per family can receive benefits under this scholarship and
they should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the concerned zone
railways/RPSF.
Award
• INR 2,000/- per month for male students.
• INR 2,250/- per month for female students.
• The payment of scholarship will be granted after the approval of the DG/RPF as
per the order of merit in each year.

TATA STEEL MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP

(Wards/Spouse of Tata Steel Employee | Granting Agency: Tata Steel)
Tata Steel provides scholarships to sons/ daughters/ spouse of its workers, supervisors,
and officers. The scholarships are given to those students who take admissions into
various professional courses in the institutes selected by the company. It is also
compulsory for the candidates looking for Tata Steel Millennium Scholarships to get
admission after clearing an all India level entrance exam. Preference will be given to the
physically challenged wards of the Tata Steel employees. Students who are getting
scholarships from any other institute or college are not eligible.

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Eligibility

• Sons/Daughters/Spouse of all existing workers, supervisors and officers of Tata

Steel.
• Sons/Daughters/Spouse of superannuated workers, supervisor and officers of the
Company including those separated under ESS / SBKY / Job for
Job/MSS/EFBS/FBS/FSS.
• Sons/Daughters/Spouse of workers, supervisors and officers of Tata Steel who
were transferred on the rolls of JUSCO.
• Aforementioned candidates who have secured admission in the full time and
regular courses are eligible to apply. Postal/Correspondence courses will not be
considered.
Award
• Category A – Rs. 50000/- per annum
• Category B – Rs. 24000/- per annum

PM’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (KSB)

(Wards & widows of ex-servicemen /ex coast Guard Personnel)

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme was introduced from the Academic year 2006-07 to
encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex
Servicemen / Ex Coast Guard personnel and their widows.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & ARMY WELFARE FUND

(Widows & wards of deceased/ ex-service personnel | Granting Agency: Ministry of Home Affairs)

This scholarship aims to encourage technical and post-graduate education for the widows
and wards of the deceased/ex-service personnel of Armed Forces, Para Military Forces. In
so far as personnel of paramilitary forces and Railway Protection force are concerned, the
scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Railways
respectively.
RAILWAY SCHOLARSHIP
(Ward of Railway Employees)

Railways provide scholarship to the ward of employees who are eligible for it this is
agreed facility provided by the Indian Railways to Children of employees so that they can
move ahead in their life with quality education.
Eligibility
• She/he must not be receiving scholarship from any other sources
• Should not be exempted from payment of fee
Award
• Based on the Grade pay of the employee.
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 BHARAT COKING COAL LTD. (BCCL) SCHOLARSHIP
(BCCL Employees & their Dependants | Granting Agency: BCCL)

The Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. Employees Benevolent Fund Society was formed in the
year 1977, soon after the Chasnala Mine disaster of IISCO to provide financial assistance
to BCCL employees and their dependants.
Eligibility
• Grant scholarships to meritorious students (employees wards) pursuing academic
and technical education.
• Students must secure 75% mark in each semester of the course.
• Financial assistance to the members of the society in case of long sickness.

NATIONAL MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. LTD (NMDC)

SCHOLARSHIP
(NMDC Employees & their Dependants/SC/ST students | Granting Agency: NMDC)

NMDC Siksha Sahayog Yojana, a unique scheme granting scholarships to the poor Tribal
and SC students of 5 (Five) districts of Bastar region, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka has
been extended to about 11,000 students to continue academic pursuit beyond 8th class
upto Graduation in Engineering/Medicine. Under this scheme, scholarship is granted from
class IX onwards till they pursue their graduation and the amount is paid through their
individual accounts in Pos/Banks.

Eligibility
• Minimum marks 60% for General category students & 50% marks for SC/ST
category students
Award
• INR 1,000/- per month per child

BSF WELFARE SCHOLARSHIP

BSF Scholarship is provided to the children of BSF serving and deceased personnel. As
many as 300 fresh students, class 12th pass out, are awarded this scholarship. The student
should have secured minimum 85% marks at 10+2 level, in overall aggregate.

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 Foreign Agency

FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENTS

International students enrolled in KIIT University can be categorized in one of these

categories:

• Self-Financed Students – Students or Legal Guardian pay the fees for the student.
• Govt. Sponsored Students – Students are sponsored either by Indian government
scholarships or Scholarships given by their home country.

The scholarship providing bodies seek admission for the candidates as per their
applications. However, the admission decision rests with the Institute/University as per
the eligibility criteria.

Foreign Students are sponsored by following Scholarships

GOVT SCHOLARSHIP: EDCIL

Compex Nepal Scholarship

(Granting Agency: Embassy of India in Nepal)
Under COMPEX Scheme, Embassy of India provides admission with scholarships to
undergraduate courses in Engineering (BE) and B.Sc. (Nursing) in Indian Universities
and Institutes.
Due to the requirement of NEET score, MBBS/BDS seats (Self-finance) are no longer
included in the COMPEX scheme entrance exam.
When & How to Apply: Scheme is announced tentatively in April/May. Notice of
COMPEX Scholarship Scheme is advertised in local newspapers and uploaded on
Embassy of India’s website (www.indianembassy.org.np).

General Scholarship Scheme (GSS)

(Master in Engineering | Granting Agency: Embassy of India in Nepal)

Under GSS, Embassy of India provides admission to under-graduate courses in BBA,

BCA, BA, BA (Hons), B.Sc., B.Com, BA (Music/Performing Arts) under General
Scholarship Scheme in Indian Universities/Institutes.
When & How to Apply: Scheme is announced tentatively in December/January every
year. In this regard, a Notice is put up on notice board and uploaded on Embassy of
India’s website (www.indianembassy.org.np) nearer the time of opening of this scheme.

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 Dr. Homi J. Bhabha Scholarship Scheme (HJBSS)
(Master in Engineering | Granting Agency: Embassy of India in Nepal)

Under Dr.Homi J. Bhabha Scholarship Scheme, admission is provided to Nepalese

candidates in Master of Engineering (ME) course in Indian Universities and Institutions.
When & How to Apply: Scheme is tentatively announced in December/January every
year. In this regard, a Notice is put up on notice board and uploaded on Embassy of
India’s website (www.indianembassy.org.np) nearer the time of opening of this scheme.

Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (SJSS)

Under SJSS, admission is provided to Nepalese candidates for MBA, MCA, MA, M.Sc &
Ph.D in all streams except Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine and Para-medical courses
in Indian Universities and Institutions.
When & How to Apply: Scheme is announced tentatively in December/January every
year. In this regard, a Notice is put up on notice board and uploaded on Embassy of
India’s website (www.indianembassy.org.np) nearer the time of opening of this scheme.

Nepal Aid Fund Scholarship Scheme

Under Nepal Aid Fund Scholarship Scheme, admission is provided to Nepalese
candidates in M.Sc (Agriculture) in Indian Universities and Institutions.
When & How to Apply: Scheme is tentatively announced in December/January every
year. In this regard, a Notice is put up on notice board and uploaded on Embassy of
India’s website (www.indianembassy.org.np) nearer the time of opening of this scheme.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR SYRIAN STUDENTS BY MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL

AFFAIRS (MEA)
(Syrian students | Granting Agency: Ministry of External Affairs)

MEA, Govt. of India extended financial support to 1,000 Syrian students for studying in
India. MEA sponsored fees, accommodation, food, flight tickets etc. for the Syrian
students i.e. under Syria 1000 Scholarship.

ROYAL GOVT OF BHUTAN SCHOLARSHIP

(Bhutanese students | Granting Agency: Royal Govt. of Bhutan)

Bhutan Government gives scholarship to the meritorious candidates to study in top

universities in India in various courses. The candidates are provided with full institutional
and other compulsory fees.

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 STUDY IN INDIA SCHOLARSHIP
(Meritorious student |Stud in India | Granting Agency: Ministry of Education & Ministry of
Commerce & Industry)

Study in India, with the help of the following Indian ministries - the Ministry of
Education and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is offering 2000 scholarships upto
USD 3500 each. Every meritorious student that has been offered this scholarship by the
Study in India team shall receive it for a maximum period.
• 5 years for undergraduate integrated courses.

• 3 or 4 years for undergraduate courses, according to the course duration.

• 2 years for postgraduate courses or till the completion of the course, whichever is
lesser.
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) is the founding member of Study in
India and has supported the initiative since its inception. We are proud to share that KIIT
offers highest number of scholarships to foreign nationals under Study in India
programme.

KIIT is the preferred choice of international students, being the highest ranked institution
and globally ranked university, providing full scholarship through Study in India
programme. So far, students from more than 30 nationalities have received scholarships
by Study in India to pursue their higher education at KIIT.

ASIA FOUNDATION
(Afghan Women | Granting Agency: Asia Foundation)

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to

improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Through Promote Women’s
Scholarship program Asia foundation provided scholarships and assistance to 147 Afghan
women to pursue master’s degrees in India.

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