VESIT (Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology) offers various scholarship programs to support meritorious and financially needy students, fostering inclusivity and academic excellence. The scholarships are broadly categorized into merit-based, need-based, government, and private scholarships, with defined eligibility criteria, application procedures, and renewal policies.
Merit-Based Scholarships:Â Awarded to students with high academic performance, typically requiring a CGPA of 7.00 or above.
Need-Based Scholarships:Â Target students from economically weaker families with specified income limits (usually below 3 lakh or 1 lakh per annum).
Government Scholarships:Â Include schemes like Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS), Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, EBC scholarships, etc.
Private Scholarships:Â Offered by trusts and corporate entities such as Jadavpur University Alumni Association, IDFC First Bank, Bluestar, and Ratan Tata Scholarship.
VESIT Scholarship: For students in SE, TE, BE, MCA with family income less than 3 lakhs per annum and CGPA ≥ 7.00; excludes full tuition waiver recipients.
Students Aid Scholarship: Requires grade ≥ 7.00 and family income < 1 lakh per annum; given to 25-30 students annually.
Vivekanand Jyoti Scholarship: One meritorious student per department with grade ≥ 7.00 and income < 1 lakh per annum.
Government Scholarships:Â Eligibility based on caste category (SC/ST/OBC/EBC), income criteria as per government norms.
Private Scholarships:Â Vary based on sponsor criteria, generally merit cum means.
Students must fill out the VESIT Scholarship Online Application Form available on the institute's website by the deadline (usually 1st October).
Upload scanned copies of required documents:
10th and 12th mark sheets
Semester mark sheets
Income certificate for financial year (validity as per current year)
Category certificates (if applicable)
Utility bills (mobile and electricity)
Government scholarship applications require registration on portals like MahaDBT.
For government scholarships, ensure timely submission of caste, domicile, and non-creamy layer certificates.
Contact scholarship coordinators or departmental incharges for guidance and queries.
Scholarships are generally valid for one academic year but require annual renewal based on academic performance and continued eligibility.
Renewal mandates maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.00 or as prescribed.
Proof of income and category certificates may need to be resubmitted each year.
Disbursement timelines align with the academic calendar, often before or during the start of the new semester.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Benefits | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| VESIT Scholarship | SE, TE, BE, MCA students; CGPA ≥ 7.00; Income < 3 LPA | Tuition fee waiver amount varies | Apply online; submit mark sheets, income, category proofs by 1st Oct |
| Students Aid Scholarship | CGPA ≥ 7.00; family income < 1 LPA | Rs. 15,000 approx. | Online application with income and marks proof |
| Vivekanand Jyoti Scholarship | One meritorious student per department; CGPA ≥7.00; Income < 1 LPA | Rs. 25,000 approx. | Apply online via VESIT portal |
| Government Scholarships (TFWS, Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, etc.) | As per government norms (income & caste) | Fee waiver up to 50% | Register on MahaDBT portal; submit certificates at VESIT |
| Private Trust Scholarships (JUAA, IDFC, Ratan Tata) | Merit cum means criteria varies | Fee waiver, lump sum grants | Apply using institute form considered for private scholarships |
VESIT’s scholarship framework is structured to promote educational access and excellence, balancing academic merit and socio-economic need. The application is straightforward and integrated with the institute’s academic calendar, with a dedicated support system in place for student queries and assistance