Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune, supports its predominantly minority women students through a comprehensive scholarship framework, offering around 13-15 state, central, and institutional aids focused on merit, need, and category reservations. These schemes significantly reduce financial burdens, with many students receiving up to full tuition waivers or stipends via platforms like Mahadbt and college trusts.
Scholarship Name
Provider
Benefits/Details
EBC Concession
Maharashtra Govt./MCE Soc
Tuition waiver for families < INR 1-8 lakh income; Maharashtra domiciles.
Govt. of India Post-Matric (SC/ST/OBC)
Central Govt.
Full fees + maintenance (up to INR 10k-20k); for backward classes.
Open Merit Scholarship
Maharashtra Govt.
For 85%+ SSC & 73%+ HSC scorers; merit-based aid.
Physically Handicapped Scholarship
Full freeship + stipend; requires PH certificate from Civil Surgeon.
Children of Freedom Fighters Freeship
State Govt.
Tuition waiver; needs jail certificate/Sanmanpatra.
Children of Defence/Ex-Servicemen
State/Central Govt.
Full/partial freeship for wards of armed forces personnel.
Primary/Secondary Teachers' Ward
Freeship for children of aided school staff.
P.A. Inamdar Education Trust Aid
College Trust
For 65%+ scorers from families < INR 15k income; need-based grants.
Anna Bhau Sathe Scholarship
Up to INR 10k for eligible castes; credited directly.
Muslim Minority Scholarship
Central (Minority Affairs)
Tuition + stipend for 50% minority quota students.
Additional aids cover Armed Forces wards and full-time teaching/non-teaching staff children, with MCE Society concessions filling gaps.
Eligibility Criteria
Renewal needs 75% attendance + satisfactory prior-year results; ~50% minority students reportedly benefit.
Application Process
Financial Aid Options
Beyond scholarships, options include:
These cover ~30-50% students, easing fees (INR 30k-1.5L/year for UG), especially for B.Sc./BBA self-financed streams. Verify 2026 updates on the official site, as schemes evolve with state budgets.
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