Anna University

SC ST CELL, ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

 
NODAL OFFICERS

S. No

Name of the Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

Amount of Scholarship

1

PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS (TECHNICAL DEGREE) - AICTE SCHEME
https://scholarships.gov.in/

Family income from all sources should not be more
than Rs. 8 lakh per annum

Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every
year of study i.e. Maximum 4 years

2

SAKSHAM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SPECIALY ABLED STUDENT (TECHNICAL DEGREE) - AICTE SCHEME
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) student, having disability of not less than 40%
b) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 8 lakh per annum

Rs. 50,000/- per annum for every
year of study i.e. maximum 4 years

3

POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - UGC/AICTE SCHEME
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) student, having disability of not less than 40%
b) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum

a) Maintenance allowance
Rs. 1,600/- per month for Hosteller Rs. 750/- per month for Day Scholar
b) Disability allowance per annum
. Visually impaired Rs 4000
. Hearing impaired Rs 2000
. Physically disabled Rs 2000
. Other disabilities Rs 2000
c) Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
d) Book allowance Rs 1500/annum

4

MERIT CUM MEANS BASED SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS BELONGING TO THE MINORITY COMMUNITIES http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/en/schemesperformance/scholarship-schemes

a) Muslims, Sikhs, Christians,Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis)
b) SC/ST belonging to above minority religions are eligible under this scheme.
c) Students who have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination
d) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh.

a) Rs. 20,000/- per annum subject to actuals whichever is less (for both Hosteller & Day Scholar)
Maintenance allowance a) Rs. 1,000/- per month for Hosteller Rs. 500/- per month for Day Scholar Full course fee is reimbursed for 85 listed Institutes (Appendix C)

5

POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME FOR MINORITIES
http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/en/schemesperformance/scholarship-schemes
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis)
b) SC/ST belonging to above minority religions are eligible under this scheme.
c) Students who have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination
d)The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.00 lakh.

a) Admission and tuition fee for UG & PG level: Rs. 3,000/- per
annum subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar)
Maintenance allowance a) For Courses other than Tech. &Prof. courses at UG & PG level*: Rs. 570/- per
month for Hosteller &Rs. 300/- per month for Day Scholar b) For M.Phil& Ph.D.*: Rs. 1,200/- per month for Hosteller &Rs. 550/- per month for Day Scholar.

6

POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCHEDULED CASTE STUDENTS
http://socialjustice.nic.in/SchemeList/Send/25?mid=24541
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) Students pursuing course in recognized Institutions/ Universities/ Colleges,
where PMS-SC can be availed for intermediate, graduate, post graduates
recognized by UGC and universities / colleges under section
2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act. b) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh.

a) Rs. 1,200/- per month for Hosteller &Rs. 550/- per month for Day Scholar
for 10 months/ duration of the course.
b) Additional allowance for SC students with disabilities as per the group. c) Relaxation in compulsory non-refundable fees. d) Study tours- Rs. 1600/annum. e) Thesis typing/Printing chargesRs. 1600/annum. f) Book allowanceRs. 1200/annum - For correspondence/ Distance education courses.

7

POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCHEDULED TRIBE STUDENTS
https://tribal.gov.in/ScholarshiP.aspx
https://dbttribal.gov.in/AllScheme.aspx
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) Students pursuing course in recognized Institutions/ Universities/ Colleges,
where PMS-SC can be availed for intermediate, graduate,
post graduates recognized by UGC and
universities / colleges under section 2(f) and
12(b) of UGC Act. b) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.00 lakh.

a) Rs. 1,200/- per month for Hosteller &Rs. 550/- per month for Day Scholar
for 10 months/ duration of the course. b) Additional allowance for ST students with disabilities as per the group.
c) Relaxation in compulsory non-refundable fees.
d) Study tours- Rs. 1600/annum.
e) Thesis typing/Printing charges Rs. 1600/annum.
f) Book allowance Rs. 1200/annum - For correspondence/ Distance education courses.

8

AdiDravidar and Tribal welfare scholarship
http://escholarship.tn.gov.in/edst_adw/

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9

CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) Students who are above 80th percentile of successful candidates in the
relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class XII of 10+2
pattern or equivalent and pursuing regular courses (not correspondence or distance mode) in Colleges/Institutions
recognized by All India Council of Technical Education, UGC Act, 1956. b) Students belonging to reserved categories/weaker sections /minorities
are eligible on the basis of merit, subject to Central Reservation Policy and internal earmarking. c) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all
sources does not exceed Rs.8.00 lakh.

The rate of scholarship is Rs.10000/- per annum at Graduation level

10

Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of
Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers - Post-Matric
https://scholarships.gov.in/

Income ceiling amount a) Beedi Workers - Rs.10,000/- b) Mine Workers - Rs.10,000/- c) Cine Workers - Rs. 8000/-

Professional Courses
(BE / MBBS / BSc.- Agri.) - Rs 15000

MASTER OF ENGINEERING

S. No

Name of the Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

Amount of Scholarship

1

POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL COURSES FOR SC/ST CANDIDATES
https://scholarships.gov.in/

For the purpose of award of the scholarship students who
are pursuing professional courses in the following Institutions/ Colleges/Universities: . Universities/Institutions/Colleges included under section 2(f) & and 12(B) of UGCAct. . Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC. . Universities/Institutions/College funded by Central/State Government. . Institutes of National Importance.

Candidates selected for the award of PG scholarships (under ME/MTech) shall be provided Scholarship @ Rs.7800/-per month for the duration of the PG Scholarship. For other courses, the amount of scholarship will be paid @Rs.4500/- per month.

2

POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR SINGLE GIRL CHILD
https://scholarships.gov.in/

Age limit: Girl students up to the age of 30 years at the time of admission in first year of PG courses are eligible. . The scheme is applicable to such single girl child who has taken admission in regular, full time first year Master's Degree course in any designated university or a post graduate college . Admission to PG Course in Distance education mode is not covered under the scheme.

Rs.36,200/- p.a. for a period of two years only i.e. full duration of a PG course

3

AdiDravidar and Tribal welfare scholarship
http://escholarship.tn.gov.in/edst_adw/

Refer:
http://escholarship.tn.gov.in/

4

POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME FOR MINORITIES
http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/en/schemesperformance/scholarship-schemes
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis)
b) SC/ST belonging to above minority religions are eligible under this scheme.
c) Students who have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination
d) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.00 lakh.

a) Admission and tuition fee for UG & PG level: Rs. 3,000/- per annum subject to actuals (both Hosteller & Day Scholar)
Maintenance allowance
a) For Courses other than Tech. &Prof. courses at UG & PG level*: Rs. 570/- per month for Hosteller &Rs. 300/- per month for Day Scholar b) For M.Phil& Ph.D.*: Rs. 1,200/- per month for Hosteller &Rs. 550/- per month for Day Scholar.

5

MERIT CUM MEANS BASED SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS BELONGING TO THE MINORITY COMMUNITIES
http://minorityaffairs.gov.in/en/schemesperformance/scholarship-schemes

a) Muslims, Sikhs, Christians,Buddhists, Jain and Zoroastrians (Parsis)
b) SC/ST belonging to above minority religions are eligible under this scheme.
c) Students who have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination
d) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh.

a) Rs. 20,000/- per annum subject to actuals whichever is less (for both Hosteller & Day Scholar)
Maintenance allowance
a) Rs. 1,000/- per month for Hosteller Rs. 500/- per month for Day Scholar
Full course fee is reimbursed for 85 listed Institutes (Appendix C)

6

POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
- UGC/AICTE SCHEME
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) student, having disability of not less than 40%
b) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum

a) Maintenance allowance
Rs. 1,600/- per month for Hosteller Rs. 750/- per month for Day Scholar
b) Disability allowance per annum
. Visually impaired Rs 4000
. Hearing impaired Rs 2000
. Physically disabled Rs 2000
. Other disabilities Rs 2000
c) Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
d) Book allowance Rs 1500/annum

7

POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCHEDULED CASTE STUDENTS
http://socialjustice.nic.in/SchemeList/Send/25?mid=24541
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) Students pursuing course in recognized Institutions/ Universities/ Colleges, where PMS-SC can be availed for
intermediate, graduate, post graduates recognized by UGC and universities / colleges
under section 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act. b) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.50 lakh.

a) Rs. 1,200/- per month for Hosteller & Rs. 550/- per month for Day Scholar for 10 months/ duration of the course.
b) Additional allowance for SC students with disabilities as per the group.
c) Relaxation in compulsory non-refundable fees.
d) Study tours- Rs. 1600/annum.
e) Thesis typing/Printing charges Rs. 1600/annum.
f) Book allowance Rs. 1200/annum - For correspondence/ Distance education courses.

8

POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCHEDULED TRIBE STUDENTS
https://tribal.gov.in/ScholarshiP.aspx
https://dbttribal.gov.in/AllScheme.aspx
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) Students pursuing course in recognized Institutions/ Universities/ Colleges,
where PMS-SC can be availed for intermediate, graduate,
post graduates recognized by UGC and universities / colleges
under section 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act. b) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.2.00 lakh.

a) Rs. 1,200/- per month for Hosteller & Rs. 550/- per month for Day Scholar for 10 months/ duration of the course.
b) Additional allowance for ST students with disabilities as per the group.
c) Relaxation in compulsory non-refundable fees.
d) Study tours- Rs. 1600/annum.
e) Thesis typing/Printing charges Rs. 1600/annum.
f) Book allowance Rs. 1200/annum - For correspondence/ Distance education courses

9

CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
https://scholarships.gov.in/

a) Students who are above 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective
Board of Examination in Class XII of 10+2 pattern or
equivalent and pursuing regular courses (not correspondence or distance mode) in Colleges/Institutions
recognized by All India Council of Technical Education, UGC Act, 1956.
b) Students belonging to reserved categories/weaker sections /minorities are eligible on the basis of merit, subject to Central Reservation Policy and internal earmarking.
c) The annual income of whose parents/guardians from all sources does not exceed Rs.8.00 lakh.

The rate of scholarship is Rs.10000/- per annum at Graduation level

10

AICTE - POST GRADUATE (PG) SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

Full-time GATE/GPAT qualified students admitted to AICTE approved post graduate programs in
AICTE approved Institutions/ University Departments as per AICTE approved intake

The Scholarship under the scheme is Rs. 12,400/- per month per student.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

S. No

Name of the Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

Amount of Scholarship

1

NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OF ST STUDENTS
https://scholarships.gov.in/

The candidate belonging to ST should have passed the Post-Graduation examination for being eligible for the Fellowship. The candidate should get admission and registration for regular and full time M.Phil/Ph.D Courses in University / Academic Institutions under the following category: [as amended 12th November 2018]
• Universities/Institutes/Colleges included under section 2(f) or 12(B) or 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act.
• Deemed to be Universities included under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and eligible to receive grants-in-aid from UGC.
• Universities/ Institutes/ Colleges funded by Central/ State Government
• Institutes of National Importance.
• The total family income of the candidate to be eligible for this scholarship from all sources should not exceed Rs.6.0 lakh per annum.

M.Phil @ Rs. 25000/- PM
Ph.D @ Rs.28000/- PM

2

NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOR SCHEDULED CASTE STUDENTS
https://www.ugc.ac.in/nfsc/
https://scholarships.gov.in/

1). The candidate should belong to SC and should have qualified the CBSE/NTA-UGC-NET-JRF or CSIR NET-JRF in the year of selection.

JRF @Rs.25000/-p.m. for initial two years
SRF @Rs.28000/-p.m. for remaining tenure

3

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN SCIENCES FOR MERITORIOUS STUDENTS.
https://scholarships.gov.in/

The candidates who are selected for registering to the Ph.D. programme of the university through a procedure outlined already in the UGC notification by a regular admission procedure in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence / Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC. The registration for Ph.D. may follow after the admissions.

For Non-Gate candidates
Ist&IInd Year Grant:
Fellowship Rs.14,000/- p.m.
IIIrd, IV & V Year Grants:
Fellowship @Rs. 16,000/-p.m.
For GATE qualified candidates:
1st & 2nd year Grant:
Fellowship @ Rs.16,000/-p.m.
IIIrd, IV & V Year Grants:
Fellowship @ Rs.16,000/-p.m.

4

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

All Minimum qualifications are a master's degree in engineering/technology/pharmacy, with 55 per cent marks. GATE is not a mandatory condition for getting a research fellowship to pursue Ph.D. Candidates need to hold an M.E./M.Tech. degree. The age limit is 40 years as on 1 July of the year of award, extendable by five years for women and SC/ST candidates. A total of 22.5 per cent of the fellowships are reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST who fulfil the requisite qualifications laid down for the award. In case of non-availability of SC/ST candidates, these slots will be made available to general candidates.

@ Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for the initial two years
@ Rs.15,000/- for the remaining period

5

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN SCIENCE, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Candidates who have qualified in NET or the UGC-CSIR joint test. However, the selection for the JRF is made by the universities/institutions/colleges.

@ Rs.12,000/-p.m. for initial two years JRF
@ Rs.14,000/-p.m. for remaining tenure SRF

6

MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS

He/She should belong to one of the minority communities – Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi, notified under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
He/She should get admission and registration for regular and full time M.Phil/Ph.D courses in University/Academic Institution at the first available opportunity not later then with in a period of 2 years from the receipt of award letter (this period is not extendable). The admission and registration should be taken by fulfilling conditions of admission of that University/Institution, subject to provisions of the scheme as per advertisement of UGC

@Rs. 16,000/- for initial two years (JRF)
@ Rs. 18,000/- for remaining tenure (SRF)

7

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (JRF) AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (RA) FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

Target Group: Students and teachers from developing countries of Asia/Africa and Latin America
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): 35 years for male candidates as on 1 July of the year of application and 40 years for female candidates. The candidates must have at least a high-class master’s degree with a second-class bachelor’s degree, or second-class master’s degree with a first-class bachelor’s degree.
For Research Associateship (RA): In case of male applicants the age should be 40 years as on 1st July of the year of application, and 45 years in the case of female candidates. The candidates must have a doctorate degree, published research work to their credit and evidence of independent research work.

For JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
@Rs. 12,000/-p.m. for initial period of two years
@ Rs. 14,000/-p.m. for remaining period
For Research Associateship
Fellowship @ Rs. 16,000/-p.m. (Fixed) for 4 years

8

FULBRIGHT-KALAM CLIMATE FELLOWSHIP
http://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Kalam-Climate-Fellowship.aspx

Applicants registered for their Ph.D. should have conducted adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S.

Check the concerned scheme guidelines

9

FULBRIGHT-NEHRU DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
http://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Nehru-Fellowships.aspx

The applicant should have done adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S. Applicant must be registered for Ph.D. at an Indian institution

Check the concerned scheme guidelines

COACHING CLASS

S. No

Name of the Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

Amount of Scholarship

1

PRERANA – SCHEME FOR PREPARING SC/ST STUDENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

AICTE approved Institutes / AICTE approved University Departments.
Institute/University Departments must be in existence for at least ten years.
The Institute must have minimum of 50 SC/ST students on an average on roll during last 3 years and comply with the guidelines of Tribal Sub Plan & Scheduled Caste Sub Plan of Govt. of India.

The duration of the Scheme shall be for a period of 2 Years i.e. pre -final and final year of the Graduation.
Total funding of Rs.10 Lakh.

FOR SETTING START-UPS

S. No

Name of the Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

Amount of Scholarship

1

SAMRIDDHI – SCHEME FOR SC/ST STUDENTS FOR SETTING START-UPS

AICTE approved Institutes / AICTE approved University Departments
Institute/University Departments must be in existence for at least ten years
Institutions should also have a good incubation centre & its activities happening for at-least 5 years
The Institute must have minimum of 50 SC/ST students on an average on roll during last 3 years and comply with the guidelines of Tribal Sub Plan & Scheduled Caste Sub Plan of Govt. of India.

The duration of the Scheme shall be for a period of 2 Years.
Total funding of Rs.20 Lakh (of which Rs. 1 lakh/year shall be recurring grant).
Rs. 2 lakh per start-up will be given as seed money which is non-refundable.