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Scholarship Policy
- SRMIST Scholarship Categories (2023 Onwards)
- Founder’s Scholarship (applicable for 4 years)
- SRM Merit Scholarship
- Socio-Economic Scholarship
- Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Scholarship
- Differently-Abled Scholarship
- SRM Arts and Culture Scholarship
- Employee ward scholarship (EWS)
- Alumni Scholarship
- Performance Based Scholarship
- Concessions
- Defence Scholarship
- Sponsored Scholarship
- Important Note
1. Founder’s Scholarship (applicable for 4 years)
Objective: Instituted in the year 2010, the scholarship aims to encourage and attract (1) toppers in qualifying examination or Joint Entrance examination seek admission in the first year of B. Tech (2) exemplary sports personalities to seek admission in any Diploma/UG/PG programmes of SRM IST.
Who can apply?
Candidates who have passed qualifying examination (HSC or degree as applicable) in regular mode in FIRST ATTEMPT in the current year of admission, and secured
A).Early Bird:- Applicable to students who have passed out in the previous year and could not take admission anywhere due to any reasons whatsoever (Early Bird) provided they secure the said percentage of marks in +2 examination.
B).Extremely Meritorious Students:- 1. Top 100 ranks (spread across all phases) in SRMJEEE (UG), 2. Top 20,000 ranks in IIT JEE (Mains), 3. State first rank in HSC of respective state boards or CBSE within India 4. District topper in HSC in Tamil Nadu State Board or CBSE within Tamil Nadu.
C).Exemplary sports persons:- representing University/District (Province)/Zone/State/National/International
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
| Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements / Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| A | Early Bird Completed + 2 in the previous year | High percentage of Marks | Has to apply online within the stipulated time and get enrolled or else it stands cancelled. Cannot be claimed for the same at a later date. | Based on the performance |
| B | Top 100 ranks in SRMJEE (U | Must be eligible for admission to First Year B.Tech Attending SRMJEEE counselling is mandatory | NIL | Must apply every year within the stipulated date No arrears/backlogs at the time of application Must possess required CGPA as stipulated by committee from time to time No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/malpractice Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 9 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
| Top 20,000 ranks in IIT JEE (Mains) | ||||
| State first ranks in HSC of respective state boards or CBSE within India | Extremely Meritorious Students | Must submit certificate of distinction from The Secretary, School Education of the respective state | ||
| District topper in HSC in Tamil Nadu State Board or CBSE within Tamil Nadu | ||||
| C | Exemplary sports persons representing University / District (Province) / Zone / State / National / International | Only select programmes as decided by the management are permissible under sports quota Must be eligible for First Year Diploma / UG / PG programme permitted under the quota | Must approach the Directorate of Sports, SRM IST, Kattankulathur Campus, for trials / selection is a prerequisite for admission. | If the student continuous to represent the University Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 7 and recommended by Directorate of Sports |
2. SRM Merit Scholarship
Objective:Instituted in the year 2010, the scholarship aims to encourage and attract outstanding candidates in SRMJEE (UG) to seek admission in the first year of B. Tech in SRM IST.
Who can apply?
Candidates who have secured SRMJEEE Rank 101-500 (spread across all phases), as fixed for various Phases (I, II & III) in SRMJEE (UG) / campuses.
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
| Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements / Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| 1 | SRM JEEE Merit Scholarship | · Must be eligible for admission to First Year B. Tech | Award of Scholarship – during counselling | · Must apply every year within the stipulated date · No arrears / backlogs at the time of application · Must possess required CGPA as stipulated by committee from time to time · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action / malpractice · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 9 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
Note: The scholarship committee has the authority to set additional criteria to optimise the number of beneficiaries and available funds.
3. Socio-Economic Scholarship
Objective: Instituted in the year 2012, the scholarship aims to encourage and attract academically good and deserving candidates but do not have the financial background to pay the academic and non-academic fees.
Who can apply?
Candidates who have passed qualifying examination (HSC or degree as applicable) in regular mode in FIRST ATTEMPT in the current year of admission, secured good marks, and
- NGOs and Tribal Community: Recommended by reputed NGOs that are recognised by SRMIST.
- Low Income Families: Recommended by Not-for-profit organisations that are recognised by SRMIST or through representation by individual student.
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
| Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements/Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| 1 | NGOs and Tribal Community (list all the categories) | ·Must be eligible for admission to First Year of the programme allotted by SRMIST · Must be shortlisted and recommended by the respective NGOs | ·Award of Scholarship-post-enrolment · The scholarship committee has the authority to set additional criteria to optimise the number of beneficiaries and available funds · Submit the proof of income | · Must apply every year within the stipulated date · No arrears/backlogs at the time of application · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/malpractice · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 7 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
| 2 | Low Income Families (a) FEFSI and CHINNATHIRAI | · Must be eligible for admission to First Year of the programme allotted by SRMIST · Must be shortlisted and recommended by the respective associations. | ||
| (b) Need Based | · Must be studying in II year or above. · Annual combined income of parents must not exceed 6 Lakhs as per the non-creamy layer criteria of Govt. of India | · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 9 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
4. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Scholarship
Objective: Instituted in the year 2020, the scholarship aims to provide free education to the poor student’s up-to UG level, to improve the quality of education of Rural students in the adopted villages and encourage them to pursue higher studies in the first year in SRM IST.
Who can apply?
Candidates who have passed qualifying examination (HSC) in regular mode in FIRST ATTEMPT in the current year of admission, scored higher marks and studied in Government Schools of the adopted 8 villages. This benefit will be provided to one student per year for each adopted village, every year under Vendhar Education Grants Scheme
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements / Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
1 | Vendhar Education Grants Scheme | Must be admitted in a regular program offered by SRMIST | Must submit all relevant certificated of recognition or awards | · Must apply every year within the stipulated date · No arrears / backlogs at the time of application · Must possess required CGPA as stipulated by committee from time to time · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action / malpractice · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 7 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
5.Differently-Abled Scholarship
Objective: Instituted in the year 2012, the scholarship aims to support students with Locomotor / orthopaedic disability, visually impaired, Speech & Hearing impaired, mental disability, multiple disabilities etc., and facilitate their academic pursuit.
Who can apply?
Any student who fall under the above category and need additional institutional support of any kind that includes financial support.
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements/ Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
1 | Locomotor / Orthopaedic disability | · Must have admitted in a regular program offered by SRMIST · Must submit disability certificate from the appropriate govt. authority | NIL | · Must apply every year within the stipulated date · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/malpractice · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 7 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
2 | Visually impaired | |||
3 | Speech & Hearing impaired | |||
4 | Mental disability | |||
5 | Multiple disabilities |
6. SRM Arts and Culture Scholarship
Objective: Instituted in the year 2015, the scholarship aims to encourage and support students demonstrating exemplary talent in various Art forms, creativity and cultural activities having a positive influence on our social and economic life or our state or country.
Who can apply?
Students who demonstrate exemplary talent in Art/culture recognised at state/National level like by participating in cultural exchange programs, festival of India abroad, etc.,
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
| Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements/ Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| 1 | Art | The art/culture must be recognised by the Ministry of culture, Govt. of Tamil Nadu or India. Should have participated and/or won in district/state/national level competitions by representing SRMIST. | Must submit all relevant certificates of recognition or awards | · Must continue to participate and bring laurels to the University are eligible · Must apply every year within the stipulated date · No arrears/backlogs at the time of application · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/malpractice · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 7 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
| 2 | Culture | |||
| 3 | Achievements, Accolades / Special Talents |
Note: If he/she discontinuous to performance will be moved to regular category where fees will be applicable as per programs / norms.
7.Employee ward scholarship (EWS)
Objective: Instituted in the year 2010, the scholarship aims to recognise and appreciate the services rendered by Teaching, Non-Teaching and administrative staff of SRM Group of Institutions.
Who can apply?
Employees who have completed a minimum of 5 years of continuous service on regular rolls at any of the SRM group of Institutions can apply.
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
| Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites-Years of Continuous Service in SRM | Additional Requirements/Remarks | Conditions for renewal | ||||
| Staff | Concession Amount in Tuition Fee | |||||||
| 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% | |||||
| 1 | Availing EWS for the first time in SRM IST | Teaching staff | 20 years above | > 15 < 20 yrs | > 10 < 15 yrs | > 5 < 10 yrs | Service certificate to be enclosed with the application. Must have submitted the online application for admission to the specific programme within the stipulated time Must secure the admission as per the procedure and eligibility norms of SRMIST | Provided the staff continues his service throughout the period of study Must apply every year within the stipulated date No arrears/backlogs at the time of application No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/ malpractice Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 8 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
| Non-Teaching staff | 12 years above | > 10 < 12 yrs | > 8 < 10 yrs | > 5 < 8 yrs | ||||
| 2 | Availing EWS for the second time in SRM IST | Teaching staff | – | – | 10 years above | > 5 < 10 yrs | ||
| Non-Teaching staff | – | – | 8 years above | > 5 < 8 yrs | ||||
NOTE: Campus and degree programmes will be allotted by SRM IST based on (a) availability of seats allotted exclusively for EWS (b) To apply for EWS it is mandatory that the student appears for SRMJEEE/Health Science Entrance Exams /SRMJEEM/SRMJEEL conducted by SRM IST (c) Eligibility norms of SRMIST. | ||||||||
- EWS is not available beyond the second time.
- The applications for EWS will be called in the month of April every year by the Directorate of Admissions.
- The filled in application forms should be forwarded by the respective schools/Colleges to the office of the Registrar through the competent authorities.
- After scrutinizing, the same will be forwarded to the office of the Director of Admissions for further processing.
- The employee has to be on the rolls of SRMIST during the entire duration of the program.
- The above scholarships are applicable even after the retirement / demise of the employee.
8.Alumni Scholarship
Objective: Instituted in the year 2018, the scholarship aims to recognise, motivate and support the Alumni of SRMIST.
Who can apply?
Candidates whose parent is an Alumni of SRM having completed his/her UG at least 15 years/PG at least 10 years, before the application of scholarship.
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
| Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements / Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| 1 | Alumni ward Scholarship | · The parent must have registered as alumni with SRMIST at the time of application for admission · The ward of alumni (first living child) must be eligible for admission to First Year of the programme allotted by SRMIST · Must secure the admission as per the procedure and eligibility norms of SRMIST | NIL | · Parent must actively contribute /participate in the University activities at least twice a year · Must apply every year within the stipulated date · No arrears / backlogs at the time of application · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/malpractice · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 8 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
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9. Performance Based Scholarship
Objective: Instituted in the year 2010, the scholarship aims to recognise the consistency in academic performance of the students and motivate them student, to perform better in subsequent years of study.
Who can apply?
Candidates who have attained a minimum CGPA as stipulated by the scholarship committee at the beginning of the academic year.
| Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements/Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| 1 | SRMIST Examinations | · No arrears/backlogs at the time of application · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/malpractice | NIL | · Must satisfy the prerequisite conditions · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 9 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
NOTE: · The number of scholarship awardees for each programme will be decided based on the strength of the class in each discipline and the budgetary funds available under the scholarship. · This is applicable for only to CET | ||||
10. Concessions
Objective: To support students who need some sort of financial concessions by way of recognition of their needs/achievements.
Who can apply?
Students who
(a) Do not have the wherewithal to continue the studies due to family situation
(b) Lost an earning member in his/her family
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
| Sl .No | Sub Category | Pre requisites | Additional Requirements/ Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| 1 | Humanitarian/ Reference | · On approval of Chancellor / Pro-Chancellor(Admin) / Pro-Chancellor(Academic) | Must submit all relevant certificates to substantiate the same | · No arrears/backlogs at the time of application · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/malpractice · Must apply every year within the stipulated date · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 8 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
11. Defence Scholarship
Objective: To support students who need some sort of financial concessions by way of recognition of their needs / achievements.
Who can apply?
Candidates whose parent is a Defence Personnel, either in service / retired are eligible to apply.
Conditions: Must apply every year within the stipulated date
| Sl .No | Sub Category | Pre requisites | Additional Requirements/ Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| 1 | Defence Personnel | · Should be in service · Retired | For the 1st year the defence scholarship can be applied through online portal at the time of enrolment. Submit the proof of being in service or having served Only through SRMJEE Counselling to be eligible. (Paramilitary personnel are not eligible ) | · No arrears/backlogs at the time of application · No break of study or detention or disciplinary action/malpractice · Must apply every year within the stipulated date · Subject to maintaining a CGPA > 8 and the recommendation of the scholarship committee |
Note: Students from all i.e. CET/MHS/CSH/COM/SOL/IHM/ CAS can apply.
12. Sponsored Scholarship
Objective:
To facilitate the candidates to get the scholarship from various external funding/ sponsoring agencies (Govt, private, NGOs, etc.,).
Who can apply?
Candidates who are eligible as per the conditions laid by the sponsoring agency.
| Sl. No | Sub Category | Prerequisites | Additional Requirements/Remarks | Conditions for renewal |
| 1 | State Govt. Sponsored | · As per the conditions of the sponsoring agency/ body | · As per the funding/ sponsoring agency | · As per the funding / sponsoring agency |
| 2 | Central Govt. Sponsored | |||
| 3 | Corporate / NGO etc., |
Note: Applicable for all programs.
Important Note
- The Authorities of SRMIST have the right to revoke the scholarship if the student is found to have a track record of misbehavior, indiscipline, indulgence in any malpractice or fraudulence, or any other reason which compromises the reputation of the Institute.
- The decision of the scholarship committee is final and binding.
- No scholarship is retrospective.
- Scholarship is not a demand of right.
- All the above scholarships are renewed every year subject to meeting set performance norms.
