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Army Institute of Technology Scholarship: Eligibility, Amount, Benefits

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The Army Institute of Technology (AIT), Pune, offers a variety of scholarship programs to help deserving and needy students pursue their education with greater ease. These scholarships are aimed at supporting students from different backgrounds whether they are dependent wards of ex-servicemen, specially-abled individuals, high-achieving students, or those facing financial challenges. AIT Pune scholarship initiatives, such as the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme, PRAGATI, SAKSHAM, and industry-sponsored awards, provide financial assistance through tuition support, monthly stipends, and other benefits. By recognizing talent, effort, and economic need, AIT ensures that students can focus on their studies and excel without the burden of financial constraints.

Sr. No

Scholarship Name

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Amount

Gender

1

Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme

(a) Dependent wards/widows of Ex-Servicemen

 

(b) First-year students only

 

(c) Students must apply online on the KSB web portal www.ksb.gov.in

Boys - INR 2,500/- pm Girls - INR 3,000/- pm

Boys & Girls

2

Education Scholarship Scheme (ESSA)

Wards of serving Army personnel and MNS Officers who have not attained 25 years of age at the time of completion of class/course from Class IX to PG level. (Wards of Retired Army personnel, TA personnel, battle casualty and deceased Army personnel are not eligible). Cut off marks: Officers - 75%, JCO - 75%, OR - 60%

INR 6,000/-

Boys & Girls

3

DIAV Scholarship

Wards of soldiers who died in harness

INR 50,000/- + one-time computer grant

Boys & Girls

4

PRAGATI

(a) Admitted to 1st year degree program

 

(b) Family income < INR 8 Lakh

 

(c) Max two girl children per family

 

(d) Gap period between qualifying exam and admission ≤ 2 years

Tuition fee INR 30,000/- + INR 2,000/- pm for 10 months as incidental charges

Girls only

5

SAKSHAM

(a) Specially-abled students, disability ≥ 40%

 

(b) Admitted to 1st year degree program

 

(c) Family income < INR 8 Lakh

Tuition fee INR 30,000/- + INR 2,000/- pm for 10 months as incidental charges

Specially-abled Boys & Girls

6

udChalo Scholarship

Assessment: 50% Academics (theory marks), 35% Enterprising Aptitude (tech/cultural events won), 15% Additional Responsibilities (important positions/activities) Only for regular engineering students at AIT, Pune. Students must not have a year down.

1st Shortlist - INR 15,000/- Shortlist - INR 10,000/-

Boys & Girls

7

Hashmap Tech India Pvt Ltd

(a) Scholarship from 2nd year onwards

 

(b) No backlogs

 

(c) Min 7.0 GPA in previous year

 

(d) Attendance ≥ 75%

 

(e) No disciplinary case

 

(f) Economic criteria prioritized: i) Wards of martyrs ii) Wards of widows/divorcees iii) Wards of retired OR iv) Wards of retired JCOs v) Wards of serving OR vi) Wards of serving JCOs

INR 15,000/-

Boys & Girls

8

Persistent Systems

FE Comp/IT girl, Min 85% in PCM (HSC), Family income ≤ INR 3 LPA, continuation requires min 60% marks without backlog

INR 40,000/-

Girls only

9

Badve Scholarship

Category 1 - BE topper in final year Category 2 - Best technical skill sets (priority Mech, then E&TC) Category 3 - Needy girls, parent income ≤ INR 3–3.5 LPA, min 55% marks without backlog

INR 15,000/-

Girls only

10

ZS Associates

Annual family income < INR 4 Lakh, First class in Std XII (for first year)

50% of total fees

Boys & Girls

11

Tata Merit

Topper students of 2nd / 3rd / Final Year in Computer & IT branches

First - INR 20,000/- Second - INR 15,000/-

Boys & Girls

12

New Indian Express Readers

Topper students of 2nd / 3rd / Final Year in E&TC and Mechanical branches

First - INR 20,000/- Second - INR 15,000/-

Boys & Girls

13

Horizon Scholarship

Needy wards of Retired ORs SE to BE - INR 15,000/- Needy girl children of Retired ORs SE to BE - INR 25,000/-

INR 15,000–25,000/-

Boys & Girls / Girls only

14

Merit Cum Means Scholarship

Wards of JCOs and ORs SE to BE

ORs - INR 10,000/- JCOs - INR 5,000/-

Boys & Girls

15

Open Merit Scholarship

One topper student of each division SE to BE

INR 10,000/-

Boys & Girls