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:
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.
