Anurag University Scholarships & Eligibility

Anurag University (AU), located in Venkatapur, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad, Telangana, is dedicated to supporting academically talented and deserving students through a range of scholarships and financial aid initiatives. To foster educational inclusion and reward academic excellence across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the university commits a substantial scholarship fund annually.

These financial aid options include entrance test performance waivers, special concessions for government college graduates, sports quotas, institutional concessions, and state and central government fee-reimbursement frameworks.

Types of Scholarships & Eligibility Criteria

Anurag University structures its institutional tuition fee concessions based on national/state entrance exam performance, university-level entrance tests, socio-economic background, and institutional affiliations.

1. Entrance Rank-Based Merit Scholarships (B.Tech Programs)

Undergraduate engineering aspirants entering through the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TS EAPCET), Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main), or the university’s proprietary entrance examination (AnuragCET) are eligible for tuition fee waivers based on rank performance.

TS EAPCET & JEE Main Rank Slabs

AnuragCET Rank Slabs

2. Special Government Junior College Scheme

• Eligibility: Candidates who completed their 10+2 / Intermediate education from a Government Junior College in Telangana.
• Concession: Eligible candidates securing a TS EAPCET rank under 20,000 are granted a 50% tuition fee waiver.

3. Sports & Co-Curricular Concessions

• Scope: Offered to exceptional athletes and sports personalities representing district, state, or national teams in recognized events.
• Benefits: Up to a 100% tuition fee waiver and complimentary hostel accommodation based on the candidate's sports records and selection trial performance.

4. Special & Institutional Concessions

• Children of Faculty & Staff: Up to a 75% waiver on university tuition fees for dependent children of serving faculty and staff members at Anurag University.
• Differently Abled Students: Complete 100% waiver of examination fees throughout the duration of the academic program.
• Merit Cash Awards & Medals: Annual cash rewards of INR 5,000 for class and branch toppers, INR 10,000 for school-level overall toppers, alongside the Sri Palla Raghava Reddy Memorial Gold Medal.

State & Central Government Financial Aid Partnerships

Eligible candidates at Anurag University can combine institutional applications or access government-sponsored fee reimbursement schemes via official portals.

• Telangana State Post-Matric Fee Reimbursement Scheme: Domicile students of Telangana admitted under the convener quota (TS EAPCET / ICET / PGECET) are eligible for tuition fee reimbursements managed by the Government of Telangana:
  • SC / ST Students: Eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement provided parental annual income is below INR 2,00,000.
  • BC / EBC / Minority / Differently Abled Candidates: Eligible for partial/full fee reimbursements (typically standard fee reimbursement of INR 35,000 per year up to full tuition based on EAPCET rank under 10,000) provided parental annual income does not exceed INR 1,00,000 per annum.
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes: Students can apply for central schemes including the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students, Post-Matric Scholarships for Minorities, Pragathi Scholarship for Girl Students, and Saksham Scholarship for Specially-Abled Students.

Application Process & Documentation

Scholarship applications must be initiated alongside the main admission and counseling workflow.

Application Workflow

1. Admission Application: Complete registration via the university portal or TS EAPCET/ICET convener counseling.
2. Submission of Rank Card & Credentials: Upload or present official rank scorecards (AnuragCET / TS EAPCET / JEE Main / TS ICET) during seat allocation.
3. Verification Desk: Present original mark sheets, community cards, and income documentation to the university scholarship committee.
4. Direct Adjustment: Once approved, the tuition fee waiver is deducted directly from the semester/annual tuition fee invoice issued to the student.

Required Documents

• Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (Intermediate) official marks memo.
• Entrance Exam Scorecard & Rank Card (TS EAPCET, JEE Main, or AnuragCET).
• Valid Income Certificate issued by a competent authority (MRO/Tahsildar).
• Caste/Community Certificate (for SC/ST/BC/Minority category verification).
• Telangana Domicile / Residence / Study Certificates.
• Aadhaar Card copy.
• Certificates of sports representation or disability certificates (if applicable).

Renewal & Retention Guidelines

Institutional merit scholarships are reviewed annually and must be renewed by fulfilling academic and conduct benchmarks:

• Academic CGPA: Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 0 or higher across preceding semesters.
• No Standing Backlogs: Clear all subjects on the first attempt without active backlogs or arrears.
• Attendance Benchmark: Maintain a mandatory minimum attendance of 75% across all academic terms.
• Code of Conduct: Maintain a clean disciplinary record with no involvement in campus indiscipline or ragging incidents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What TS EAPCET rank is required to get a 100% tuition fee waiver at Anurag University?

Candidates securing a TS EAPCET rank between 1 and 2,000 are eligible for a 100% tuition fee waiver under the institutional merit scholarship scheme.

Q2: Is there a special scholarship for Government Junior College students at AU?

Yes, students who completed their Intermediate education in a Government Junior College in Telangana and secure a TS EAPCET rank under 20,000 receive a 50% tuition fee waiver.

Q3: Does Anurag University offer scholarships for sports achievers?

Yes, university sports scholarships provide up to a 100% tuition fee waiver along with complimentary accommodation for candidates with proven performance at state or national levels.

Q4: What are the income limits for Telangana state post-matric fee reimbursement eligibility?

To qualify for state fee reimbursement schemes, parental annual income must be below INR 2,00,000 for SC/ST students and below INR 1,00,000 for BC, EBC, and Minority category students.

Q5: What conditions must be met to retain an institutional scholarship in subsequent years?

Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 8.0, have zero active backlogs, achieve at least 75% attendance, and maintain satisfactory campus conduct.