Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, while marking 15 years of excellence, the University of the Future, NIIT University (NU), has announced Scholarships for the academic year 2026. Scholarships, under NU’s distinctive Scholar Search Programme, are available for BBA, BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, BTech Cyber Security, BTech IoT and Automation, BTech Biotechnology, BTech Computer Science & Engineering, BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Dual Degree Integrated MBA (iMBA).
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of either the student’s academic performance in class 10 and class 12 or their performance in national-level specified entrance examinations such as CUET, JEE, SAT, BITSAT and NEET.
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NIIT University Scholarship Highlights 2026
- Annual merit scholarships ranging from INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 on tuition fees, based on academic performance
- Special Scholarships for exceptional merit holders and top performers, offering 100% tuition fee waiver
- CoX (Co-curricular Excellence) Scholarships for applicants with demonstrated excellence in sports, music, fine arts, theatre, dance, or social service at the school board, state, national, or international levels
- Women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Scholarship, offering INR 15,000 annually to all women applicants, applicable in addition to merit and/or CoX scholarships
NIIT University Special Fee Waivers 2026
In addition to merit-based scholarships, NU offers special tuition fee waivers to students meeting specific criteria, including:
- Wards of Indian Armed Forces personnel (Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force) – INR 15,000 annually
- Students domiciled in Rajasthan – INR 25,000 annually
- Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories – INR 15,000 annually
Prof. Prakash Gopalan, President, NIIT University, said, “Through the Scholar Search Programme, NIIT University aims to recognise merit, reward excellence, and make quality education more accessible to deserving students. Our scholarship framework is designed to support academic achievers, encourage co-curricular talent, and promote diversity and inclusion, while also providing flexibility for students to upgrade their scholarships as they progress.”
Early Admissions for the Academic Year 2026 are currently open and will close shortly. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early to maximise their scholarship opportunities.
The scholarships are valid for the full duration of the programme, subject to students maintaining a minimum AGPA or CGPA of 6.0, as per the University’s academic policy. Under the Early Admission (EAD) mode, scholarships are initially offered based on Class X performance, with provisions for upgradation based on Class XII results, ensuring that students are rewarded fairly for improved academic outcomes.
Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised to meet the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach. Apart from imparting a deep knowledge of technology.
NOTE:
- Students can apply for scholarships under NU’s Scholar Search Programme based on their academic performance or performance in specified national-level entrance examinations.
- Meritorious students can upgrade their scholarships even after admission.
- Early Admissions for the Academic Year 2026 are currently open.
About NIIT University
Established in 2009, NIIT University (NU) marks 15 years of excellence as a leading not-for-profit institution under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, notified by the Government of Rajasthan. With a focus on creating original thinkers for the future's knowledge society, NU inherits decades of expertise from the esteemed NIIT Group. Nestled in a beautiful 100-acre campus at Neemrana, Rajasthan, NU emphasizes emerging technology and management areas.
The university's fully residential green campus in the serene Aravalli hills fosters an intellectually vibrant environment for higher education and research. Committed to being a beacon of learning, innovation, and sustainability, NU strives to build successful careers and provide exceptional education grounded in its Four Core Principles: Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven, and Seamless.
Education World's prestigious rankings in 2021 and 2022 recognized NU's standing, placing it 2nd among the top universities in Rajasthan and 22nd amongst 100 private universities in India in a prestigious survey conducted by Education World in 2022.
