Jamia Millia Islamia offers various scholarships to support students based on merit, financial need, and specific categories. Here’s an overview of the scholarships available. For additional government scholarship opportunities, students can also explore the following portals: National Scholarship Portal (NSP), UGC Scholarships, and Maulana Azad National Fellowship for M.Phil/Ph.D. students.

1. Jamia Millia Islamia Merit-Based Scholarships

Eligibility:

• Must have excellent academic performance in the qualifying exam.
• Scholarships are awarded based on merit for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Scholarship Amount:

• Varies depending on the program and academic performance.
• The scholarship may cover partial or full tuition fees.

2. Scholarship for SC/ST Students

Eligibility:

• Must belong to the SC or ST category.
• Family income must be below ₹2.5 lakh per annum (subject to change as per university regulations).

Scholarship Amount:

• Approximately 100% tuition fee waiver as per government norms.
• Additional allowances may be provided for books, lodging, and other academic expenses.

3. Financial Assistance for Students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

Eligibility:

• Must belong to the economically weaker section of society.
• Family income must be below ₹1 lakh per annum.

Scholarship Amount:

• Varies according to the financial need of the applicant.
• The scholarship may cover partial to full tuition fees and other academic costs.

4. Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students

Eligibility:

• Must belong to the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category.
• Family income must be below ₹1 lakh per annum.

Scholarship Amount:

• Up to ₹25,000 per annum or as per government guidelines.
• Covers tuition fees and other academic expenses as per the norms.

5. Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

Eligibility:

• Must be a minority student (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, or Parsi).
• Must be pursuing a full-time M.Phil or Ph.D. program.
• Family income must be below ₹6 lakh per annum.

Scholarship Amount:

• ₹25,000 per month (for M.Phil/Ph.D. students).
• Additional allowances for books, contingency, and other academic expenses.

6. Jamia Millia Islamia Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)

Eligibility:

• Family income must be less than ₹8 lakh per annum.
• Admission based strictly on merit through the admission committee.
• 5% of total seats are reserved for TFWS students.

Benefits:

• Full waiver of tuition fees for the entire course duration (4 years for undergraduate programs).
• Students still need to pay other fees such as examination, library, and hostel fees.

Required Documents for Scholarship Applications:

• Income certificate issued after 31st March by the relevant government authorities (e.g., Mamlatdar, TDO, Collector).
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Academic certificates (marksheets, admission confirmation).
• Aadhar card or valid ID proof.

Additional Notes:

• Students are advised to check the official Jamia Millia Islamia website for the most accurate and up-to-date scholarship guidelines.
• All documents should be submitted as per the specified requirements during the scholarship application process.
• Scholarships are subject to availability and can change based on university policies and government regulations.