Chanakya University, a globally recognized educational institution, is committed to fostering student success and broadening access to higher education. To this end, it offers an array of scholarships designed to provide financial relief to students who have displayed academic excellence or who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These scholarships, which include the Chanakya Scholarship, CUET-Performance-Linked Scholarships, Merit-Based Scholarships, and Non-Merit Scholarships, offer fee concessions that reduce the financial burden on students and their families.
Chanakya University – Chanakya Scholarship
The Chanakya Scholarship at Chanakya University aims at promoting education among the less privileged sections of society. The scholarship, which is available to undergraduate students, offers full tuition fee waivers to 10% of the university's student population each academic year.
Below is a summary of the Chanakya Scholarship eligibility criteria and benefits:
| Eligibility | Benefits |
| 85% or above in qualifying examination (10th/12th)Family income less than INR 8,00,000 | Tuition fees/Program fees waiverHostel accommodationFood expensesLibrary and Laboratory feesSecurity /caution depositTravel expenses, a Study tour, Additional courses |
Chanakya University – CUET-Performance-Linked Scholarships
The CUET-Performance-Linked Scholarships are reserved for students who have performed exceptionally well in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2023. This scholarship, which operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, offers numerous benefits to students seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Chanakya University.
Chanakya University – Merit-Based Scholarships
Chanakya University recognizes and rewards academic excellence through its Merit-Based Scholarships. These scholarships vary depending on the programs chosen by the students, such as BA, B.Sc & B.Com Programs, BBA & BCA Programs, Integrated Law Programs, MBA Program, and Other PG Programs. The eligibility criteria and scholarship amounts for each program are as follows:
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Value | Required Documents |
| BA, B.Sc & B.Com | 12th Score 90% and Above or 80 – 89.99% | INR 25,000 or INR 20,000 | PUC/12th Std. Marks card |
| BBA & BCA | 12th Score 90% and Above or 80 – 89.99% | INR 30,000 or INR 25,000 | PUC/12th Std. Marks card |
| Integrated Law Programs | 12th Score 90% and Above or 80 – 89.99% | INR 35,000 or INR 30,000 | PUC/12th Std. Marks card |
| MBA Program | Different criteria based on CAT/XAT/MAT Score and academic performance | Varies based on percentile/percentage | CAT/XAT/MAT score card and all academics marks card |
| Other PG Programs | 10th, 12th & Degree Above 70% | INR 20,000 | All Academics marks card |
Chanakya University – Non-Merit Scholarships
Chanakya University also offers Non-Merit Scholarships to students of UG and PG programs at the university. These scholarships are aimed at students from specific regions, students with parents serving in defence or police forces, orphans, and those from economically weaker sections.
The eligibility criteria and scholarship amounts for each category are as follows:
| Category | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Value | Required Documents |
| Students from North East (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura), J&K | Residential proof required | INR 25,000 | Aadhaar card/Voter Id/Ration card |
| Students from Andaman & Nicobar | Residential proof required | INR 25,000 | Aadhaar card/Voter Id/Ration card |
| Students having studied in group institutions | Minimum 70% | INR 25,000 | 11th and 12th std in any group Institutions (PGCET management students are also eligible) |
| Students whose parents are serving in the Defence or are from Ex-Defence Category /Serving in the Police forces | Minimum 70% | INR 25,000 | --- |
| Orphans | Minimum 50% | 50% of the Tuition Fee | --- |
For any further information, refer to the official website of Chanakya University.