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Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Scholarship: Scheme, Eligibility, Amount

Public-Private University|Estd. 2003|NAAC Grade B|NIRF #201 (Engineering) 2022

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT) Kolkata offers a variety of scholarships to support meritorious and financially deserving students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. GNIT Kolkata’s scholarships recognise academic excellence, promote inclusivity, and provide financial assistance based on factors such as academic performance, community background, region, or family circumstances. With schemes for institute toppers, alumni, Sikh students, Northeast Indian students, siblings of current students, and children of employees, along with government and private scholarships, GNIT Kolkata ensures that deserving students can access quality education without financial constraints.

Scholarship Scheme

Eligibility Criteria

Benefits

Institute UG Scholarship

Students who have completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering at GNIT

INR 60,000 (INR 10,000 per semester)

Institute PG Scholarship

External students with a DGPA of 7.0 or above in the last qualifying examination

INR 10,000 per semester; INR 3,000/month stipend (excluding M.Tech in Civil Engineering)

Alumni Scholarship

GNIT B.Tech graduates securing admission to M.Tech at GNIT

20% tuition fee waiver

Sikh Scholarship

Sikh students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds

50% tuition fee waiver (applicable from the second semester)

Northeast India Scholarship

Students from Northeast India enrolling in B.Tech Lateral Entry

INR 7,000 per semester for 3rd & 4th semesters; INR 6,500 per semester for 5th to 8th semesters

Sibling Scholarship

Immediate siblings of current or former GNIT students

20% tuition fee waiver

Employee Scholarship

Children or immediate siblings of permanent GNIT employees with at least 3 years of service

Tuition fee waiver ranging from 10% to 40%, based on years of service

Government Schemes

Various state and central government scholarship programs

Varies (e.g., Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means, Kanyashree, TFW, MAKAUT Student Welfare, etc.)

Non-Government Schemes

Scholarships from private organisations and NGOs

Varies (e.g., Sitaram Jindal Foundation, Priyamvada Birla Scholarship)

Bangladeshi Student Scholarship

Bangladeshi students enrolling at GNIT

Scholarships available; limited seats under foreign quota; early application recommended