Acharya Nagarjuna University Scholarship

Acharya Nagarjuna University offers a variety of scholarships to support students based on merit, community, and financial need. Below are some of the key scholarship schemes available for students:

1. Merit-based Scholarships

• Eligibility:
  • Minimum 60% in the qualifying examination (for undergraduate courses).
  • Minimum 70% in the qualifying examination (for postgraduate courses).
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Undergraduate Programs: ₹10,000 - ₹25,000 annually.
  • Postgraduate Programs: ₹20,000 - ₹40,000 annually.

2. Scholarships for SC/ST Students

• Eligibility:
  • Must belong to SC or ST category.
  • Family income must be less than ₹2.5 lakh/annum.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Up to 100% of tuition fees, based on Government guidelines.

3. Post-Matric Scholarship (for OBC/SEBC Students)

• Eligibility:
  • Must belong to OBC (Other Backward Classes) or SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes).
  • Family income must be less than ₹1 lakh/annum.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Up to ₹30,000 per year for eligible students.

4. Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)

• Eligibility:
  • Family income must be less than ₹8 lakh/annum.
  • Admission is based strictly on merit (through the university admission committee).
• Benefits:
  • Full tuition fee waiver for the entire course duration (typically 3 to 4 years depending on the program).
• Details:
  • 10% of total seats in each course are reserved under TFWS. (Example: For 100 seats, 10 TFWS seats).

5. Financial Assistance for Differently-abled Students

• Eligibility:
  • Must be a student with a recognized disability.
  • Annual family income must be less than ₹5 lakh.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Up to ₹20,000 annually, based on government norms.

6. EBC (Economically Backward Classes) Scholarships

• Eligibility:
  • Must belong to the EBC category.
  • Family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh per annum.
• Scholarship Amount:
  • Up to ₹15,000 per annum.

Required Documents for Scholarship Applications:

• Income Certificate: Issued by authorized authorities (Revenue Inspector, Taluka Development Officer, etc.).
• Caste Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC candidates.
• Disability Certificate: For differently-abled students.
• Admission Letter: Issued by the university.
• Mark Sheets/Certificates: As per eligibility criteria.

Additional Notes:

• Students must ensure that all required documents are submitted as per the specific requirements for each scholarship scheme.
• It is advisable to check the respective scholarship scheme’s official guidelines for the most up-to-date information. Visit the National Scholarship Portal for details on eligibility and application procedures.
• Scholarships are awarded based on the availability of funds and as per government norms.