Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar, is committed to making education accessible and affordable for its students, particularly in the specialized fields of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Dairy, Fisheries, and allied disciplines. The university offers a range of scholarships to support approximately 40% of its ~1,500 students, catering to merit-based, need-based, and category-specific financial aid. These scholarships aim to reduce financial barriers and encourage academic excellence for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, and PhD students. Below is a detailed overview of the scholarship schemes available at Kamdhenu University for the academic year 2025-26, based on eligibility, amount, tenure, and application process.
Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount | Tenure |
ICAR-DBT Scholarship | PG students with a minimum attendance score of 80% | INR 5,000 per month | 2 years |
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Girls | ST female students with annual family income < INR 2.5 lakh | Full tuition fee waiver | Duration of the course |
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY) | UG/PG students from Gujarat with family income < INR 6 lakh; minimum 80% in 10+2 for UG | Up to 100% fee reimbursement (tuition, hostel, books) | Duration of the course |
SHODH (Scheme of Developing High-quality Research) | PhD students pursuing high-quality research in Veterinary/Dairy/Fisheries | INR 25,000 per month + INR 20,000 annual contingency | Up to 3 years |
INSPIRE Scholarship | Top 1% UG/PG students in sciences (based on 10+2/board marks) | INR 80,000 per year (INR 60,000 scholarship + INR 20,000 internship) | 2-5 years |
Hon. Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (CMSS) | UG/PG students with merit (top 10% in qualifying exam) and income < INR 4.5 lakh | INR 10,000–20,000 per year | Duration of the course |
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Minority Scholarship | Minority students (General/SC/ST/OBC) with family income < INR 2.5 lakh | INR 25,000–50,000 per year (varies by scheme) | Duration of the course |