Institute-Wide Scholarships
JNCT offers several scholarships to support deserving students:
- MCM Scholarship: Named after the late M. C. Mathur, this scholarship is awarded to meritorious students from economically weaker sections. Eligibility criteria include academic performance and financial need.
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Awarded based on Class 12th percentage and entrance exam scores. The scholarship amount ranges from INR 25,000 to INR 50,000 per annum.
- Women Empowerment Scholarship: Designed for female students pursuing technical programs, this scholarship provides annual support of INR 40,000.
Donor/Alumni Scholarships
Several donor and alumni scholarships are available to students at JNCT:
- Dr. Ramesh Kumar Memorial Scholarship: Named after a prominent alumnus, this scholarship supports students excelling in Computer Science.
- Satyam Foundation Scholarship: For students from rural areas, offering annual support of INR 60,000.
- Shanti Prakash Memorial Fellowship: Supports research-oriented students with a stipend of INR 80,000 per annum.
- Aditya Birla Education Trust Scholarship: For students pursuing engineering with exceptional academic records.
- Bharti Foundation Scholarship: Provides financial support to students from low-income families.
External Scholarships
Students can also apply for external scholarships:
- Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme: Offered by the Ministry of Education for students from SC/ST/OBC categories. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and a monthly stipend.
- UGC Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Available to meritorious students from financially weak backgrounds, providing INR 12,000 per month.
- Google India Scholarship: For female students pursuing computer science and engineering, offering a stipend of INR 50,000 for one year.
- Microsoft Research India Fellowship: Supports graduate students in research areas related to AI and machine learning with funding up to INR 100,000.
Application Process
Applications for scholarships are typically submitted online through the college portal. Required documents include:
- Academic transcripts
- Income certificate
- Identity proof
- Character certificate
- Research proposal (for research-oriented scholarships)
Eligibility criteria and application deadlines vary by scholarship, so students are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.