Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, offers a variety of scholarships to support meritorious and deserving students, including merit-based, need-based, government, and private scholarships. These scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence, recognize sports achievements, and provide financial assistance to students from diverse backgrounds. The scholarships are administered by the Symbiosis Society Foundation and align with the institute’s objective to make quality education accessible.
Merit-Based Scholarships:Â Awarded to students based on academic performance, such as semester toppers and students with consistently high GPAs (minimum 8.5 on a 10-point scale). Top performers in entrance exams like JEE, SET, or board toppers receive up to 100% fee waivers.
Sports Scholarships:Â For students who have excelled at state, national, or international sports competitions.
Need-Based Scholarships:Â Provided to students with financial constraints but demonstrating academic merit.
Government Scholarships:Â Such as National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes, North-East Region (NER) scholarships, and others.
Private/Specific Scholarships:Â Scholarships like the Late Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship (for female toppers), scholarships for foreign nationals, and regional scholarships.
Must have cleared the prescribed courses of the relevant program without backlog.
A minimum GPA of 8.5 in the preceding semester is typically required for merit scholarships.
For government scholarships, eligibility depends on respective government norms.
Sports scholarships require proof of participation and achievements in recognized sports events.
Income criteria may apply for some need-based scholarships.
Students need to apply through the official SIT website or the university portal.
Applications typically require academic transcripts, proof of extracurricular achievements, income certificates (for need-based), and other relevant documents.
Some scholarships are automatically awarded based on semester performance.
For government scholarships, students may need to apply via the National Scholarship Portal or specific schemes.
Scholarships for academic merit are generally renewed every semester or academic year based on continued eligibility and performance.
Government and private scholarships follow their specific renewal policies.
Maintaining the minimum GPA and fulfilling other criteria is essential for continuation.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Benefits | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship (SIU) | Semester toppers, GPA ≥ 8.5 with no backlog | Fee waiver up to 50% or more | Apply online or automatic based on results |
| Board/JEE/SET Toppers Scholarship | Top rankers in exams | 100% fee waiver | Automatic/Apply with rank proof |
| Sports Scholarship | Athletes with state/national/international medals | INR 24,000 approx. per year | Apply with sports achievement certificates |
| North East Region (NER) Scholarship | Students from NE states admitted to SIT | Partial tuition fee waiver | Apply via SIT/University portal |
| Late Jayatee Deshmukh Scholarship | Female toppers in University Entrance Tests | Special fee waiver | Apply through SIT Admission Office |
| Government Scholarships (NSP) | As per government eligibility | Financial aid as per scheme | Apply via National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |