Guwahati College of Architecture (GCA) offers a variety of scholarships to support meritorious students and those from economically weaker sections, ensuring access to quality architectural education.
Merit-Based Scholarships:
These awards recognize outstanding academic performance, generally based on board exam scores or entrance test rankings. For example, students scoring between 70% and 80% may receive ₹30,000 per semester, while those scoring above 81% can avail ₹50,000 per semester. The Shri Sarbeswar Das “Gyanratna” Scholarship supports academically brilliant students, offering tuition fee waivers up to 90% for state board toppers or students with 70%+ aggregate marks across different boards.
Need-Based Scholarships:
The Smt. Saratbala Das “Akansha” scholarship supports financially disadvantaged female students, while the Smt. Saratbala Das “Akshayakeerti” helps boys, both based on parental income and academic merit. Scholarship amounts vary depending on family income brackets, covering 25% to 75% tuition fee concessions.
Government Scholarships:
Students from eligible backgrounds can apply for state and central government scholarships that include fee waivers, stipends, and other financial aid. These programs require submission through government portals and adherence to set criteria.
Private Scholarships:
Occasionally, private organizations and trusts collaborate with GCA to offer scholarships targeting special categories, women empowerment, or outstanding achievements.
Scholarships generally require students to meet specific academic thresholds, maintain regular attendance (usually 90%+), and demonstrate good conduct. Income certificates are required for need-based scholarships, typically limiting parental income to certain slabs such as ₹2 lakh, ₹3 lakh, or ₹5 lakh per annum. Merit scholarships demand a minimum percentage (such as 70%) in qualifying examinations, with top performers receiving higher benefits. Renewal criteria involve consistent academic performance without backlogs.
Students need to fill scholarship forms, often available at the college or online portals.
Required documents include mark sheets, income certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), admission proof, and identification documents.
Applications are generally submitted during admission or scholarship announcement periods.
The college’s scholarship committee reviews submissions and recommends eligible students to government or private agencies for approval.
Students should check official deadlines carefully and ensure timely submission.
Scholarships are valid for the duration of the course, typically 5 years for B.Arch and 2 years for postgraduate programs, subject to annual renewal. Renewal requires submitting the latest academic performance records and income certificates. Irregular attendance or academic failures can lead to suspension of scholarship benefits until requirements are met again.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Benefits | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Sarbeswar Das “Gyanratna” | Top 10 rank holders or 70%+ aggregate marks | Up to 90% tuition fee waiver | Apply at admission with mark sheets and certificates |
| Smt. Saratbala Das “Akansha” | Girls with 70%+, parental income ≤ ₹2 lakh | 75% tuition fee concession | College/institution application with income proof |
| Smt. Saratbala Das “Akshayakeerti” | Boys with 70%+, parental income ≤ ₹3-5 lakh | 50-25% tuition fee concession | Same as above |
| Merit Scholarship | 70%-80% or above in qualifying exams | ₹30,000-₹50,000 per semester | Apply to scholarship committee during admission |
| Government Scholarships | Varying by scheme, income and category-based | Fee waiver, stipend | Apply through official government portal links |
Guwahati College of Architecture actively encourages students to explore these scholarships and financial aids, helping ease educational expenses while rewarding excellence and need. For updated details, students should regularly check the official college scholarship web page and related government scholarship portals