Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) Nadiad offers a range of scholarships and financial aid programs to support meritorious, economically weaker, and reserved category students. These initiatives aim to promote accessibility to quality education in engineering, management, pharmacy, and dental programs. Scholarships are primarily merit-cum-means based, with some specific to categories like SC/ST, minorities, and tribal students. Applications are typically processed through the university's admission portal (ddu.ac.in) or government schemes like the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Eligible students must maintain a minimum CGPA (usually 5.5 or above) for renewal. Below is a detailed overview of key scholarships available in 2025, compiled from official and reliable sources.
| Scholarship Title | Eligibility Criteria | Amount/Benefits | Application Process |
| Shri Pradip and Daksha Dalal Family Endowment Fund (MoA) 2019 | Engineering students (B.Tech) from economically weaker sections; merit-based with family income < INR 5 LPA; minimum 60% in previous exams. Up to 4 awards annually. | INR 25,000 per year (renewable up to 4 years) | Apply via university portal during admission; submit income proof, marksheets, and recommendation letter. Deadline: Typically June-July 2025. |
| Jan Utkarsh Trust (JUT) Interest-Free Loan Scholarship | B.Tech or Diploma in Chemical Engineering students; minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA in previous year; family income ≤ INR 2.5 LPA. | Interest-free loan covering tuition fees (repayable post-graduation). | Online application on ddu.ac.in or JUT portal; include academic records and income certificate. Selected via committee review. |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarships (Alumni Association) | UG/PG students (B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, etc.) with strong academic performance; family income < INR 4.5 LPA; applicable to economically disadvantaged sections. | Varies (INR 10,000–25,000 per year); partial tuition waiver. | Submit application post-admission with merit proof (entrance scores like GUJCET/JEE Main) and financial documents via university office. |
| SC/ST/OBC Scholarships (Gujarat Government) | Reserved category students (SC/ST/OBC) enrolled in any program; income-based for OBC; must be Gujarat domiciled. | Full/partial tuition fee reimbursement (up to INR 50,000/year). | Apply through Digital Gujarat Portal or NSP; upload caste certificate, income proof, and admission letter. Annual renewal required. |
| Eklavya Scholarship | Tribal community students pursuing UG/PG courses; merit-based with minimum 50% in qualifying exam. | INR 10,000–20,000 per year + book allowance. | Via Tribal Development Department portal; submit tribal certificate and academic transcripts. University verifies eligibility. |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities | Minority students (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Parsi/Buddhist/Jain) in professional courses; family income < INR 2.5 LPA. | Tuition fee + maintenance allowance (INR 5,000–15,000/year). | Online via NSP (scholarships.gov.in); include minority certificate and fee receipt. Open from July 2025. |
| AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme | Economically weaker students in B.Tech/M.Tech (family income < INR 4.5 LPA); 5% of seats reserved. | Full tuition waiver for first year; partial thereafter. | Automatic during admission counseling; declare income during application on ddu.ac.in. |
| Merit-Based Scholarships (Entrance Rank) | Top rankers in GUJCET/NEET/GATE/CMAT; applicable to B.Tech/BDS/MBA. | INR 12,000–50,000 per year based on rank/CGPA. | Awarded during admission; no separate application—based on merit list. Renewable with 6.0+ CGPA. |