Striving to support students in their educational journey, Gujarat Technological University (GTU) offers a wide variety of scholarships. Assistance is provided to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, allowing them to excel academically without financial stress. Scholarships vary in nature, ranging from merit-based to those aimed at aiding students who have lost their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic, or whose parents served as martyrs in the Indian Armed Forces. Let's delve into the specifics of these scholarships.
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GTU Merit-Based Scholarships
The GTU Merit-Based Scholarships are awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are based on the students' academic performance, specifically their marks in Class XII and semester examinations at the undergraduate level, and UG and PG examinations at the postgraduate level. Here are the specific details:
| Year | Eligibility Criteria | 90% and Above | 80% - 89.99% | 75% - 79.99% | 65% - 74.99% |
| 1st Year (UG) | Merit in Class XII | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% |
| 2nd Year (UG) | Merit in 1st Year (UG) | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% |
| 3rd Year (UG) | Merit in 2nd Year (UG) | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% |
| 4th Year (UG) | Merit in 3rd Year (UG) | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% |
| 1st Year (PG) | Merit in UG | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% |
| 2nd Year (PG) | Merit in 1st Year (PG) | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% |
GTU National Scholarships
GTU also offers national scholarships to students enrolled in GTU Ahmedabad. These are funded by the government and are aimed at providing financial support to postgraduate students. The scholarships available include:
| National Scholarships | Eligibility |
| AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme | Students admitted to AICTE-approved postgraduate programs (M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm/M.Arch) with valid GATE/GPAT score. |
| UGC PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | Single girl child up to age 30 years at admission; enrolled in a full-time PG program in a recognized university. |
| UGC PG Scholarship for University Rank Holder | First or second rank holders at UG level; age limit 30 years; admitted to a full-time PG course. |
| UGC PG Scholarship for SC/ ST Students Pursuing Professional Courses | SC/ST category students enrolled in professional PG courses like Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, etc. |
| National Scholarship Scheme | Students with family income below the prescribed limit; must meet merit-based or category-based criteria under government guidelines. |
| Digital Gujarat Scholarship | Gujarat domicile students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority communities; income and merit-based conditions apply. |
GTU Other Scholarships
In addition to merit and national scholarships, GTU offers financial aid to students who have lost their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic or whose parents have served as martyrs in the Indian Armed Forces. However, students should not have taken a similar benefit from the state/government/central scheme to be eligible for this GTU scholarship.