KNS Institute of Technology (KNSIT), Bangalore offers robust scholarship opportunities to reduce financial barriers, particularly for meritorious, economically disadvantaged, and reserved category students. While the institute does not run extensive internal scholarship programs, it actively facilitates access to state and central government schemes, ensuring over 40-50% of its student body benefits annually. In 2020-21 alone, KNSIT disbursed scholarships worth over INR 40 lakhs to 600+ students under various categories. For 2025, scholarships align with KCET/COMEDK admissions, emphasizing academic excellence, family income, and social equity. This guide covers key scholarships, eligibility, application steps, and tips for KNSIT students.
| Scholarship Name | Provider | Amount/Benefit | Eligibility Criteria | Target Students |
| Vidyasiri Scholarship | Karnataka Govt (Social Welfare Dept) | INR 18,000/year (renewable) | Karnataka resident; family income < INR 1.5 lakh; 75%+ in 10+2; enrolled in professional courses like B.E. | UG students (all categories, esp. economically weaker sections) |
| SSP (Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship) | Karnataka Govt (DTE) | Full tuition waiver + INR 5,000-10,000 stipend | Karnataka girls (SC/ST/OBC); 10+2 with 60%+; family income < INR 2.5 lakh; KCET/COMEDK qualifier | Female B.E. students from reserved categories |
| NSP (National Scholarship Portal) Post-Matric | Central Govt (MHRD) | Up to INR 20,000/year + tuition reimbursement | SC/ST/OBC/Minority; family income < INR 2-2.5 lakh (varies by category); 50%+ in previous exam | Reserved category B.E. students (Karnataka/India) |
| KMDC Scholarships | Karnataka Minority Development Corp | INR 10,000-25,000/year | Minority communities (Muslim/Christian/Sikh); 10+2 (PCM) 45%+; family income < INR 2 lakh | Minority B.E. aspirants via KCET/COMEDK |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | KNSIT Internal + State Aid | 25-50% tuition waiver (INR 25,000-1.25 lakhs) | 90%+ in 10+2 or KCET rank < 5,000; family income < INR 2.5 lakh | High-achieving B.E. students (merit-based) |
| Sports Quota Scholarship | Karnataka State Sports Authority + KNSIT | INR 10,000-50,000 + fee concession | State/national-level medalists in sports; enrolled in B.E.; no income limit | Sportspersons pursuing B.E. |
| E-Pass Scholarship | Karnataka E-Pass Portal | Full/partial tuition (up to INR 1 lakh) | SC/ST/OBC Karnataka students; 10+2 45%+; family income criteria | Reserved category B.E. students |