Scholarships at Anna University : Eligibility, Amounts & Benefits- Chennai

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Scholarships for programs at AU

Browse the complete list of scholarships offered at AU for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. Find out eligibility, benefits, required documents, and important deadlines.

Scholarship for ME

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship	Must have community certificate; parental annual income below ₹2,00,000; should not avail any other scholarship; income certificate from tehsildar office is a must.	Benefit Type: Fee Concession/financial Assistance
SC/ST Scholarship	Must have community certificate; parental annual income below ₹2,50,000 (or ₹2,00,000 for SC/ST Christian religion); should not avail any other scholarship; certificate from tehsildar is a must. [8, 10, 11]	Benefit Type: Full Tuition Fee Exemption/fee Concession Important Note: Full-time Sc/st Students Are Exempted From Tuition Fees. [25, 38]
First Graduate Concession	First-year graduates in regular and self-sustaining B.Tech courses. [10, 21]	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction Important Note: While Explicitly Stated For B.tech, It Implies A General Policy For First Graduates. [10]
Hostel Loan Scholarship	UG & PG (SC/SCA/ST) students staying in ACTECH Hostel with parental annual income below ₹2,00,000. [10, 21]	Benefit Type: Loan/financial Assistance For Hostel Fees
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Top Class Education for SC Students	Students who applied through the National Scholarship Portal. [10]	Benefit Type: Scholarship
Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities	Students with disabilities. [10]	Benefit Type: Scholarship
Alumni Scholarships	Batch-specific scholarships provided by alumni and other organizations, conditions like maintaining minimum CGPA. [21]	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Often Provided From The First Or Second Year Until The Final Year. [21]
Merit cum Means Award (G. Krishnamoorthy Award: CM Honour; Anna Prize; Gandhi Memorial Prize)	Extraordinary academic success required. [21]	Benefit Type: Award/financial Assistance

Scholarship for Integrated M.Sc

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Pudhumai Penn	Girl students who completed 6th to 12th standard in Govt./Govt. Aided School.	Benefit Type: Stipend Amount: ₹1000 Per Month
Tamil Pudhalvan	Boy students who completed 6th to 12th standard in Govt./Govt. Aided School.	Benefit Type: Stipend Amount: ₹1000 Per Month
First Graduate Concession	UG students with a First Graduate Certificate (first in their family to graduate).	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction Amount: Full Tuition Fee
BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship	UG & PG students from BC/BCM/MBC/DNC community with parental annual income below ₹2.5 Lakhs.	Benefit Type: Fee Waiver And Stipend Important Note: Not Applicable For Other State Students; Should Not Avail Any Other Scholarship. [21]
SC/ST Scholarship (Post Matric Scholarship Scheme - PMSS)	UG & PG students from SC/SCA/ST community with parental annual income below ₹2.5 Lakhs.	Benefit Type: Fee Waiver And Stipend Important Note: Not Applicable For Other State Students; Should Not Avail Any Other Scholarship. Also For Sc/sca/st Converted Christian Students With Parental Annual Income Below ₹2 Lakhs. [14]
AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme	Girl students.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹30,000 Per Year
AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme	Specially-abled students.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹30,000 Per Year
CEG Alumni Merit Scholarships	Based on academic excellence.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: ₹10,000 – ₹25,000

Scholarship for M.Tech

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
AICTE GATE Stipend	Students admitted under GATE Quota	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹14,000 Per Month For Initial Two Years, Then ₹15,000 Per Month For Remaining Period (If Applicable) Important Note: Apply Through Aicte Portal. [19] In Case Of Discontinuation, Student Shall Pay Entire Stipend Received. [4]
Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates	SC/ST Candidates selected for PG scholarships (under ME/MTech)	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹7,800 Per Month Important Note: Applicable For The Length Of The Pg Scholarship.
Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Single Girl Child pursuing PG course	Benefit Type: Annual Scholarship Amount: ₹36,200 Important Note: For A Period Of Two Years Only (Full Duration Of The Pg Course).
AdiDravidar and Tribal Welfare Scholarship	PG students from AdiDravidar and Tribal Welfare communities	Benefit Type: Annual Grant Amount: ₹8,000
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities	UG and PG admission for Minority students	Benefit Type: Admission & Tuition Fees + Maintenance Allowance Amount: ₹3,000 Per Annum (Admission & Tuition Fees); Maintenance Allowance: ₹570 Per Month (Hostellers), ₹300 Per Month (Day Scholars) For Courses Other Than Technology Important Note: Amount Is Subject To Change.
Merit Cum Means-Based Scholarship for Students Belonging to the Minority Communities	Minority Community students	Benefit Type: Annual Scholarship + Monthly Maintenance Amount: ₹20,000 Per Annum; Hosteller: ₹1,000 Per Month, Day Scholars: ₹500 Per Month
Hostel Loan Scholarship	UG and PG students with family income less than ₹2,00,000 per annum	Benefit Type: Loan/financial Aid
Tamil Nadu e-District Community Scholarship	UG and PG students with parental income less than ₹2.5 Lakhs, based on academic excellence.	Benefit Type: Grant

Scholarship for MCA

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Tamil Nadu e-District Community Scholarship	BC/BCM/MBC students with annual parental income below ₹2 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction Amount: ₹20,000 Important Note: Annual Tuition Fee Discount For Students With Family Income Up To ₹2.50 Lakh Per Year (Broader Eligibility From [2])
Hostel Loan Scholarship	Students in ACTECH hostel with annual parental income below ₹2 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
AICTE Scholarship Schemes (e.g., Pragati & Saksham)	General schemes, Pragati for girl students, Saksham for differently-abled students.	Benefit Type: Various Financial Assistance
NSP Scholarship (National Scholarship Portal)	Students can apply for Central and UGC/AICTE scholarship schemes through online application on National Scholarship Portal.	Benefit Type: Various Financial Assistance
Merit-cum-Means Minority Scholarship	Students from Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, and Muslim backgrounds who demonstrate merit. Family's yearly income should not be more than ₹2.5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance For Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship	Students with a first-year attendance rate of 75% and an 80% score in their 10+2.	Benefit Type: Various Financial Assistance
Post-Matric Scholarship	SC/ST/SCA students whose parental annual income is less than ₹2.5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Waiver Amount: 100% Of Tuition Fee Important Note: Applicable For Full-time Sc/st/sca Students (Tamil Nadu State).
First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession	First graduate students (specific categories may apply like BC, SC, ST) with low annual income.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Concession

Scholarship for M.Plan

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
First Graduate Concession	First graduate in the family pursuing UG course. The FG Certificate must include 7 family members. If a sibling is also studying, provide a bonafide certificate from their college showing they're not using the concession.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Exemption Amount: 100% Important Note: Applicable For Ug Courses. Tuition Fee Exempted For Sc/st/sca Candidates & First Graduate Candidates From All Community. [35]
BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship	UG & PG Students pursuing Regular courses from BC/BCM/MBC/DNC community. Parental Annual income must be below ₹2.5 Lakhs. Other state students cannot apply.	Benefit Type: Fee Concession Important Note: Should Not Avail Any Other Scholarship. [4]
SC/SCA/ST Scholarship	UG & PG Students pursuing Regular and Self Supporting courses from SC/SCA/ST community. Parental Annual Income must be below ₹2.5 Lakhs. Other state students cannot apply.	Benefit Type: Fee Concession / Full Or Partial Fee Waiver Important Note: Tuition Fee Is Exempted For Full Time Sc/st And Ug First Graduate Students Only. [30, 35]
GATE Stipend	PG Students admitted under GATE Quota.	Benefit Type: Stipend Important Note: In Case Of Discontinuation, The Student Shall Pay The Entire Stipend Received From The Institution. Other State Students Cannot Apply This Scholarship. [4]
Need-based Scholarship	Students from economically weaker sections.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance For Tuition And Other Fees Important Note: Submit The Income Certificate And Application Form Through The University Portal. [32]

Scholarship for M.Arch

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Pudhumai Penn	Girl Students who have completed their school education from 6th to 12th std. in Govt. / Govt. Aided School.	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹1000 Important Note: Applicable For Eligible Girl Students From Government/government-aided Schools.
Tamil Pudhalvan	Boy Students who have completed their school education from 6th to 12th std. in Govt. / Govt. Aided School.	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹1000 Important Note: Applicable For Eligible Boy Students From Government/government-aided Schools.
BC/BCM/MBC/DNC Community Scholarship	UG & PG Students pursuing Regular courses from BC/BCM/MBC/DNC community. Parental Annual income must be below ₹2.5 Lakhs. Other state students cannot apply and should not avail any other scholarship.	Benefit Type: Fee Concession/financial Assistance Important Note: Students Must Not Avail Any Other Scholarship. Apply Through Tnssp Portal.
SC/SCA/ST Community Scholarship	UG & PG Students pursuing Regular and Self Supporting courses from SC/SCA/ST community. Parental Annual Income must be below ₹2.5 Lakhs. Other state students cannot apply and should not avail any other scholarship.	Benefit Type: Full Tuition Fee Exemption And Financial Assistance Important Note: Provides Full Fee Exemption For Tuition As Per G.o.ms.no.92 Ad&tw Dt 11.09.2012. Students Still Have To Pay Obligatory Items Like Industrial Visits, Computer Charges Etc. Students Must Not Avail Any Other Scholarship. Apply Through Tnssp Portal.
Hostel Loan (Higher Educational Special) for SC/SCA/ST	UG & PG Students pursuing Regular and Self Supporting courses from SC/SCA/ST community staying in ACTech hostel. Parental Annual Income must be below ₹2.5 Lakhs. Other state students cannot apply and should not avail any other scholarship.	Benefit Type: Hostel Fee Assistance Important Note: Specific To Actech Hostel Residents. Students Must Not Avail Any Other Scholarship.
PG Assistantship	PG Students who are TANCA students and do not avail GATE stipend or scholarship or any other Assistantship. Should not have any arrears in any subjects.	Benefit Type: Stipend/assistantship Important Note: Stipend Will Be On Hold If Student Has An Arrear And Released Once Cleared.

Scholarship for M.Sc

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means Minority Scholarship	Students from Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, and Muslim backgrounds with merit; family's yearly income shouldn't be more than ₹2.5 lakh rupees.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship	First-year attendance rate of 75% and an 80% score on their 10+2.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Amount: Up To ₹15,000 (For Pg Studies)
MBC/BC Scholarship	Students from underprivileged backgrounds whose family's yearly income is less than INR ₹2 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
SC/ ST Scholarship	Family annual income is not more than INR ₹2.5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Full Fee Exemption/financial Assistance Important Note: Eligible Students Need Not Pay The Semester Fees Prescribed In The Approved Fee Structure Of The University. Students With Annual Income More Than ₹2.5 Lakhs Might Get ₹8,000 Returned Per Semester. [2, 29]
TN Educational Trust Scholarship	UG and PG course registered students. Annual income of the family does not exceed INR ₹2.5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance
First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession	First-generation learners admitted under the 7.5% reservation for government school students (specifically for professional courses, implies M.Sc could be included).	Benefit Type: Tuition, Hostel, And Development Fees Paid By The Government. Amount: Full Fees Important Note: Applicable For Students Admitted Under The 7.5% Reservation For Government School Students As Per G.o. 221 Higher Education (J2) Dated: 15.11.2021.

Scholarship for B.Tech

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students from economically weaker sections with good academic performance. Parental annual income below ₹2.5 Lakhs (or below ₹1 Lakh/₹2 Lakhs depending on specific scheme). [2, 3, 14, 26]	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Students Must Apply With Income And Academic Records. [2]
Government of Tamil Nadu Scholarships (e.g., Post-Matric Scholarship)	SC/ST/OBC/Minority/BC students with family income below a specified limit. BC/BCM/MBC parental income < ₹2 lakh; SC/SCA/ST parental income < ₹2.5 lakh. [2, 26]	Benefit Type: Fee Waivers And Stipends Important Note: Application Through Tn Epass Portal. [2]
First Graduate Concession	UG students who are the first in their family to graduate. The certificate must include 7 family members. [14]	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction Amount: ₹12,000 (Reduction From ₹30,000 To ₹18,000, Based On Specific Context For General Vs Sc/st Students In Other Data) [11] Important Note: If A Sibling Is Also Studying, Provide A Bonafide Certificate From Their College Showing They're Not Using The Concession. [14]
Pudhumai Penn Scholarship	Girl students who studied in 6th to 12th standard in a government school or a government-aided school. [9]	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹1,000 Per Month (₹12,000 Annually) [9] Important Note:
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	For girl students. [2]	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Apply Through Aicte Portal. [26]
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	For differently-abled students. [2]	Benefit Type: Financial Assistance Important Note: Apply Through Aicte Portal. [26]
Government School Reservation Scholarship (7.5%)	Students from government schools under 7.5% reservation. [11, 30]	Benefit Type: Full Course Fee Waiver Amount: Entire Course Fees [11] Important Note: Applicable For Students Allotted Through 7.5% Government School Reservation. [30]

Scholarship for BE

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Tamil Nadu Government Scholarships (Community & Income-based)	Based on community and income criteria as defined by the Tamil Nadu Government.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹3,000 - ₹12,000 (Range, Specific Value Not Provided)
SC/ST Scholarship (Government)	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities with family annual income less than ₹2.5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Exemption Amount: ₹6,000 (100% Of Regular Tuition Fee) Important Note: Applicable For Full-time Sc/st Students.
First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession	UG First Graduate students (first in their family to pursue higher education).	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Exemption Amount: ₹6,000 (100% Of Regular Tuition Fee)
Merit-cum-Means Minority Scholarship	Students from Buddhist, Christian, Sikh, and Muslim backgrounds who demonstrate merit. Family's yearly income shouldn't be more than ₹2.5 lakh.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid
Merit Scholarship (based on 12th Marks and Income)	First year UG degree students who have scored a minimum of 80% in Class X and XII board exams. Annual monthly income not more than ₹10,000 (₹1.2 lakhs per annum).	Benefit Type: Financial Aid

Scholarship for MBA

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit Scholarship (CEG Alumni Merit Scholarships)	Based on academic excellence, often linked to Class 12 marks (e.g., above 85%)	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹17,500
Need-Based Scholarships (Tamil Nadu Govt Scholarships)	Community and income-based, parental income below ₹2,00,000 - ₹2,50,000 per annum	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹7,500
First Graduate Tuition Waiver	First graduate in family	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction
Pragati & Saksham Scholarships	For girls and differently-abled students	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹30,000

Scholarship for B.Plan

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarships	For students with outstanding academic records.	Benefit Type: Fee Reduction/aid
Need-Based Aid	Targeted at economically disadvantaged students.	Benefit Type: Fee Reduction/aid
Government Scholarships	Available for eligible SC/ST students.	Benefit Type: Fee Reduction/aid Important Note: Includes State Government Scholarships And Schemes Like Aicte – Swanath, Pragati, And Saksham. [6, 16]
Endowment Scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Aid Important Note: Funded By Alumni And Corporate Contributions To Assist Needy Students.
First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession	First Graduate Candidates from all community.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Exemption Amount: 100% Of Tuition Fee

Scholarship for B.Arch

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
First Graduate Concession	UG students who are the first graduate in their family (requires specific certificate including 7 family members).	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction Important Note: If A Sibling Is Also Studying, A Bonafide Certificate Showing They're Not Using The Concession Is Required. [11]
BC/MBC/DNC Community Scholarship	UG & PG students from BC/BCM/MBC/DNC community with parental annual income below ₹2.5 Lakhs. Not applicable for other state students.	Benefit Type: Fee Concession/scholarship
SC/ST Community Scholarship	UG & PG students from SC/SCA/ST community with parental annual income below ₹2.5 Lakhs. For converted Christians (SC/ST), income must be below ₹2 Lakhs. Not applicable for other state students.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction/scholarship Important Note: Eligible Candidates 'Need Not To Pay The Fee As Per Govt. Norms' For Tuition, Implying A Substantial Concession. [21]
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Top Class Education for SC Students	SC students pursuing top-class education.	Benefit Type: Scholarship Important Note: Students Must Not Possess Any Other Scholarship. [7, 12]
Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities	Students with disabilities.	Benefit Type: Scholarship
Kohler Company Scholarship	Final year B.Arch students working on their thesis project.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid For Thesis Project Amount: ₹45000 Important Note: Offered Annually For Specific Projects.

Scholarship for Ph.D

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarship	Students with high academic performance (e.g., 95% marks or University topper in ME programme).	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Reduction; Monthly Stipend Amount: 80% Off On Tuition Fee; ₹16,000 Per Month (For Top 2-3 Rankers In Written Exam); ₹25,000 To ₹30,000 Monthly Stipend (General For Tamil Nadu Phd Students) Important Note: Specific Criteria And Availability May Vary And Are Subject To University Announcements. The Monthly Stipend Of ₹25,000-₹30,000 Is A General Estimate For Phd Students In Tamil Nadu. [6]
Government-Sponsored Scholarships	Students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Most Backward Classes (MBC), Backward Classes (BC), and minority communities, based on caste/community and financial need (e.g., parental income criteria).	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Exemption; Financial Assistance For Living Costs And Tuition Fees; Post-matric Scholarship Amount: Full Tuition Fee Concession; Variable Financial Aid Important Note: Includes Central Government Scholarships Applied Through The 'National Scholarship Portal'. For Post-matric Scholarship For Sc/st, Guardian's Income Typically Does Not Exceed ₹50,000 Per Annum (₹2.5 Lpa For St, ₹2 Lpa For Converted Christians). [19]
Faculty Fee Concession	Regular Faculty members of University Departments/Regional Centres/University Colleges of Anna University and Government Engineering Colleges/Government Polytechnic Colleges of Tamil Nadu affiliated to the University.	Benefit Type: Tuition Fee Concession Amount: 50% Of Fee Concession On Semester Fees

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