Nirma University Scholarships

Nirma University assures its students of financial assistance and scholarships through prescribed guidelines, eligibility criteria, and provisions. Undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral students are equally considered to ensure that none of them are overburdened with academic fee requirements. It is strongly advised that the students stay informed about the various financial aid and scholarship schemes offered by the university, for the sake of attaining merited assistance to uphold their education.

The university compassionately provides various scholarship schemes as well as other financial assistance, ensuring that meritorious and needy students are taken into account. By demonstrating excellence in academics, both before and after joining the university, one can easily secure a scholarship under Nirma University’s multiple scholarship and financial assistance measures. While the provided guidelines, eligibility, and provisions can be different for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, and Postdoctoral scholarships and monetary support, financial aid proposals may also vary from program to program.

Kindly review the measures curated by the university to assist its esteemed students, guaranteeing their well-being and success.

Scholarships Offered by Nirma University for Undergraduate Students

Scholarships awarded to meritorious and/or needy students are renewable each year of study. To be eligible for scholarship renewal, students must maintain good academic performance, exhibit overall conduct, fulfill the minimum attendance requirements, and achieve a PPI of 7 or higher. By fulfilling these criteria, the students can ensure that their scholarships are renewed for each subsequent year of their academic journey, minimalizing their financial burden and supporting their education

Nirma University UG Scholarship Category

• Merit Scholarship
• Merit cum means Scholarship
• Alumni Funded Scholarship 

Other Financial Assistance

• Interest-Free Loan
• Earn while you learn

Nirma University UG Programs considered for the scholarship 

B.Tech. Program

Nirma University Scholarships for B.Tech. are as follows;

Merit Scholarship	Merit cum Means Scholarship
The top 5 students will be awarded Rs. 100,000 each per year	The top 25 students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 2.5 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 90,000 each per year
The next 20 students will be awarded Rs. 90,000 each per year	The following 25 students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 4.0 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 50,000 each per year
The following 25 students will be awarded Rs. 50,000 each per year	The following 25 students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 6.0 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 25,000 each per year

Nirma University Scholarships: B.Pharm. program

Nirma University Scholarships for B.Pharm. are as follow;

Merit Scholarship	Merit cum Means Scholarship
The top 5 students will be awarded Rs. 1,40,000 each per year	The top 5 students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 2.5 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 1,40,000
	The next 5 students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 4.0 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 50,000
	Another set of 5 students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 6.0 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 25,000

Nirma University Scholarships: 5-year Integrated programs in Law

Nirma University Scholarships for 5-year Integrated Programs in Law

Merit Scholarship	Merit cum Means Scholarship
The top 4 students will receive 100% of the program fee each	The top 7 students with an annual family income of Rs. 2.5 lakhs or less will receive 100% of the program fee each
Another 5 students will receive 75% of the program fee each	Another 9 students with an annual family income of Rs. 4.0 lakhs or less will receive 90% of the program fee each
Another 7 students will receive 50% of the program fee each	Another 9 students with an annual family income of Rs. 6.0 lakhs or less will receive 75% of the program fee each

Nirma University Scholarships: B.Arch.

Nirma University Scholarships for B.Arch.

Merit Scholarship	Merit cum Means Scholarship
Top students will be awarded Rs. 1,50,000 per year	The top 2 students with an annual family income of Rs. 2.5 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 1,00,000 each per year
The following top 2 students will receive Rs. 75,000 each per year	The next set of 3 students with an annual income of Rs. 4.0 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 75,000 each per year
Another 2 students will receive Rs. 25,000 each per year	Another set of 3 students with an annual income of Rs. 6.0 lakhs or less will receive Rs. 25,000 each per year

Nirma University Scholarship for students in the BBA phase of integrated BBA-MBA

Merit Scholarship	Merit cum Means Scholarship
Top 4 students will each receive 100% of the tuition fee per annum	4 students with an annual family income of Rs. 2.5 lakhs or less will each receive 100% of the tuition fee per annum
The next top 3 students will each receive 75% of the tuition fee per annum	The next set of 3 students with an annual income of Rs. 4.0 lakhs or less will each receive 90% of the tuition fee per annum
Another 5 students will each receive 50% of the tuition fee per annum	Another set of 5 students with an annual income of Rs. 6.0 lakhs or less will each receive 75% of the tuition fee per annum

Nirma University Alumni Funded Scholarship

Sponsored by the Nirma Institute of Technology Alumni Association (NITAA), the Nirma University Alumni Funded Scholarship is distributed among two meritorious students of every branch who maintain a PPI of 7.5 and are not receiving any other scholarship benefits.

Nirma University Interest-free Loan Scholarship

Through Nirma University Interest-free Loan Scholarship, 5% of the total intake of students benefitted. Under this scheme, the university compensates the interest charges on a student loan borrowed for tuition fees. Students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 3.0 lakhs will receive 100% interest compensation whereas students with an annual family income not exceeding 5.0 lakhs will receive 50% interest compensation on the educational loan. The main criterion of this scheme is that the students must have scored at least 70% marks in their Higher Secondary Examination.

Nirma University Earn While You Learn

The Earn While You Learn Scheme is offered to support needy students in funding their education. Through this program, eligible students with an annual income not exceeding Rs. 10.0 lakhs can work in the university’s assigned sections and earn money to support their studies. Each student is required to complete a maximum of ten hours per week to qualify for earning under this scheme. Apart from that, they shouldn’t be the recipients of any other government or university scholarships.

Nirma University Needy Students’ Fund

Undergraduate students are receiving financial relief through the “Needy Students Fund” scheme, designed to assist those facing financial hardship and who do not qualify for other scholarships. To avail of this scheme, students can approach their respective directors.

Scholarships offered by Nirma University for Postgraduate students

Nirma University offers a monthly stipend to postgraduate students based on merit. The first 9 GATE-qualified students in M.Tech. are offered Rs.12400 per month and Rs. 5000 is given to the remaining students per month. To avail of this benefit, they have to work for 8 hours per week in the assigned section of the university. Students taking admission into M.Pharm. with GPAT scores are also considered for scholarships.

Nirma University Scholarships for students in the MBA phase of integrated BBA-MBA

Merit Scholarship	Merit cum Means Scholarship
Top 6 students based on the CGPA of the BBA phase will receive Rs. 1,00,000 per annum	The top 5 students with an annual family income of up to Rs. 4 lakhs will receive Rs. 1,00,000 per annum
	The next set of top 8 students with an annual income above Rs. 4.0 lakhs and below Rs. 8.0 lakhs will receive Rs. 50,000 per annum

Nirma University scholarships for MBA students admitted in the General Category

• Top 30 students will receive Rs.1,00,000 for the first year of the program through the Merit-Based Scholarship Scheme
• Top 25 students with an annual income of less than Rs. 3.5 lakhs will receive Rs. 1,00,000; the next set of 25 students with an annual income of less than Rs. 5.0 lakhs will receive 50,000, and another set of 25 students with an annual income of less than Rs. 6.0 lakhs will receive Rs. 25,000 each for the first year of the program through the Merit cum Means Scholarship

Nirma University Financial Aid for Doctoral Students

Nirma University Financial Aid for Doctoral Students Scheme in which Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is given to a full-time Doctoral Scholar for the first 2 years and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) is given for the 3^rd year as per the UGC norms. Full-time doctoral scholars are required to dedicate 8 hours per week to academic work in their assigned department.

Nirma University Doctoral Fellowship

Based on the final merit of Ph.D. admission, full-time Ph.D. Research Scholars can avail of Nirma University Doctoral Fellowship. Different institutes of Nirma University are providing the following fellowships;

Institute of Management
Rs. 20,500 per month for the first 3 years
Rs. 23,900 per month in 4th year

Institute of Technology & Institute of Pharmacy
Rs. 23,900 per month for the first 2 years
Rs. 27,300 per month in 3rd year

Institute of Science, and for Humanities & Social Science
Rs. 20,500 per month for the first 2 years
Rs. 23,900 per month in 3rd year

Nirma University Postdoctoral Fellowship

Students doing research under a mentor are eligible for Nirma University Postdoctoral Fellowship. A monthly fellowship which is equal to the salary of an Assistant Professor at Nirma University is provided and the student will also be eligible for a grant of Rs. 1,00,000 for the purchase of books and other stationery. Applicants who have obtained a Ph.D. degree from a recognized university other than Nirma University and must publish at least 3 high-quality journals are eligible for this fellowship. The maximum age limit for the male candidate is 40 years whereas female candidates can apply up to 35 years of age.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nirma University Scholarships

Q. What are the differences between Merit and Merit cum Means Scholarships?

Ans. Merit scholarships are purely based on academic excellence, while Merit-cum means also considering the annual family income of the student.

Q. Do the integrated programs offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes. Both the Integrated Law program and the Integrated BBA-MBA provide scholarships and financial aid for meritorious and needy students.

Q. Students who completed Doctoral Program from Nirma University get direct admission to Postdoctoral Program at the University?

Ans. No. Students who completed their Doctoral Program at Nirma University are not eligible to apply for Postdoctoral Program at the university.

Q. Can I get a scholarship at Nirma University?

Ans. On merit and merit-cum means basis, Nirma University awards scholarships to deserving students enrolled in its programs. The specified scholarship is contingent upon satisfying the necessary requirements and legal requirements, as determined by the university from time to time.

Q. What are the criteria for a scholarship at Nirma University?

Ans. The top 25 students with family incomes under 2.5 lakhs receive Rs 90,000. The following 25 kids in the income bracket earning up to 4 lakhs receive Rs 50,000. And the remaining 25 students earning up to 6 lakhs receive Rs 25,000.

Q. How much percentage is required for Nirma University scholarships?

Ans. Scholarships are typically given to students with exam scores between 60% and 80% in the 12th grade. A larger proportion, such as 90% or more, may be needed for some scholarship programs.