Institute-Wide Scholarships
The university offers several merit-based and need-based scholarships to support deserving students. These include:
- MCM Scholarship: Awarded to students with exceptional academic performance, offering up to 100% tuition fee waiver.
- Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship: For students who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need.
- Disability Support Scholarship: Designed for students with physical or mental disabilities, providing full tuition fee waiver and additional support.
Alumni and Donor Scholarships
The university also benefits from generous donations from alumni and external donors, resulting in a variety of scholarships specifically tailored for students in the Computer Science and Engineering program:
- Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship: Offered by the alumni association to students with outstanding academic records.
- Dr. Ramesh Patil Memorial Scholarship: Named after a distinguished faculty member, this scholarship supports students pursuing research in AI and ML.
- Priya Sharma Excellence Award: Given to students excelling in software engineering and data analytics.
- Anil Kumar Innovation Grant: Supports students working on innovative projects in cybersecurity or database systems.
- Manoj Singh Leadership Scholarship: For students demonstrating leadership qualities in student organizations or community initiatives.
Government and Corporate Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships that can further reduce their financial burden:
- SC/ST Scholarship: Government-funded scholarship for students belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes.
- Women Empowerment Scholarship: Designed to support female students in STEM fields.
- National Scholarship Portal: A centralized platform offering various scholarships based on academic performance and financial background.
- Tata Trusts Scholarship: For students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Infosys Foundation Scholarship: Supports students pursuing technical education in engineering or IT.
Application Process
The application process for scholarships varies depending on the type:
- Institute Scholarships: Students must submit an online application form along with supporting documents such as academic transcripts and income certificates.
- Alumni/Donor Scholarships: Applications are reviewed by a committee of faculty members and alumni. Eligibility criteria and required documents are detailed in the scholarship guidelines.
- Government Scholarships: Students need to register on the respective government portal and fill out an online form with required details.