DAV University offers an extensive range of scholarship schemes designed to support deserving students and make higher education accessible and affordable. With a clear focus on academic excellence, financial inclusion, and holistic development, the university provides merit-based, need-based, category-based, and performance-linked scholarships to encourage student growth. These scholarships recognize outstanding achievement in academics, sports, social contribution, and special categories such as single girl child, defence wards, and North-East region students. The Scholarship Schemes for 2025 ensure that students from diverse backgrounds can pursue quality education without financial burden. Whether students are high academic performers, participants in national-level sports, or individuals in need of financial support, DAV University offers dedicated assistance to help them achieve their career goals and fulfil their potential.
DAV University Scholarship Schemes 2025
| Scholarship Category | Code | Scholarship / Concession for DAVIAN Students | Scholarship / Concession for Non-DAVIAN Students |
| Students having 95%–100% marks at eligibility level | M-11 | 100% tuition fee every year (maintaining CGPA 9+) | 100% tuition fee every year (maintaining CGPA 9+) |
| Students having 90%–94.99% marks | M-22 | 75% tuition fee (First year only) | 75% tuition fee (First year only) |
| Students having 80%–89.99% marks | M-33 | 50% tuition fee (First year only) | 25% tuition fee (First year only) |
| DAVIAN Students entering DAV University first time | DAV-DAVU | INR 10,000 for Engineering & MBA; INR 2,000 for BA/MA (English)/MA Psychology/PG Diploma; INR 5,000 for other courses (one time) | Not applicable |
| DAV University to DAV University | DAVU-DAVU | 50% of annual fee (one-time) if registered before July 31, 2025 | Not applicable |
| Wards of Army/Para-Military/Police Personnel | AM-PM-PP | 10% tuition fee (First year only) | 10% tuition fee (First year only) |
| Sibling Scholarship (2nd / 3rd sibling) | Sibling | 20% tuition fee | 20% tuition fee |
| Wards of DAV University Employees | D-Wards | 60% of annual fee for Engg., MBA & B-Pharmacy; 50% for other programs | Not applicable |
| Single Girl Child (Top 5 applicants; parent income ≤ INR 2.5L) | SGC | 100% tuition fee (1st year only) | 100% tuition fee (1st year only) |
| North-East Students | NE-S | 30% tuition fee + 30% hostel rent concession (1st year only) | 25% tuition fee + 25% hostel concession (1st year) |
| Under Unnat Gram Abhiyan students from adopted villages | UGS | 50% tuition fee (First year only) | 50% tuition fee (First year only) |
| Sports Scholarship | – | As per Sports Policy | As per Sports Policy |
| DAVUNST-2025 Scholarship Test | – | As per DAVUNST Policy | As per DAVUNST Policy |
DAV University Terms and Conditions
Discipline & Performance Requirement: Any student found involved in misconduct, indiscipline, or having a reappear/backlog will immediately lose the scholarship or concession. Recurring scholarships will be discontinued.
Document Verification: Scholarship approval is subject to verification of eligibility documents, certificates, and supporting records submitted within the required time frame.
Applicable Only for 2025 AdmissionsThe scholarship policy applies only to fresh admissions for the 2025 academic session and will not automatically continue in future academic years.
Programme Restrictions: Scholarships are not applicable to Short-Term Courses, Ph.D., SAP & Mechatronics programs. However, special fee concessions may be granted only upon written request and approval by the Core Committee.
No Early Bird Benefit Combination: Early Bird Benefit (EBB) will not apply to scholarships under categories M-11, M-22, DAVU-DAVU, or Sr. No. 8–13 and MoUs with armed forces.
Adjustment of Scholarship Amount: Scholarship or concession will be adjusted only in the third installment / even semester of the academic fee.
Last Date for Early Bird Benefit: Last date for eligibility under Early Bird Benefit was 31 May 2025. (INR 10,000 for Engineering & MBA / INR 2,000 for BA/MA Eng./MA Psychology/PG Diploma / INR 5,000 for other courses, first year only)
Single Scholarship Rule: A student can avail only one scholarship or concession, either from the official scholarship scheme (Sr. No. 1–13) or a special concession approved under special circumstances.
Restrictions for External Scholarship Recipients: Students receiving any external scholarship/financial aid from private or government sources are not eligible for DAV University internal scholarships.
Non-Recurring Nature: Scholarships are non-recurring except M-11, Sibling category & D-Ward, which may continue only if conditions are fulfilled and renewal request is submitted each year.
Final Decision Authority: In case of disputes, the decision of DAV University will be final and binding.
DAV University Conclusion
DAV University's scholarship program aims to make quality education accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds and support students who excel academically, athletically, and in social service. By tailoring scholarships for various merit levels, financial backgrounds, and special categories, DAV University ensures that deserving students are encouraged and financially supported in their academic pursuits.