Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), Madurai Scholarships & Eligibility

Arul Anandar College - Scholarship

Arul Anandar College (AAC) offers various scholarships to support students financially and encourage academic excellence. Here's an overview of the scholarships available:

Free Education Scholarship-

• All the SC/ST and converted SC Christian students are eligible for Free Education Scholarships. No income limit for the parent is prescribed.
• All the students from the Most Backward Classes and the Denotified Communities studying (up to Degree level) are eligible for Free Education Scholarships. No income limit for the parent is prescribed.
• If the Backward Class candidate is the first graduate of the family, he/she is eligible for Free Education Scholarships, provided the income of the parent does not exceed Rs 1,00,000/- per annum

Backward Class Scholarship-

All the BC/MBC/DNC students (studying UG and PG courses) are eligible for BC scholarship. For BC students, the limit for the income of the parent is Rs 50,000/- . For MBC/DNC students there is no such income limit.

SC / ST & Converted SCChristian Students Scholarships-

1. Government of India Scholarship For all the Hindu SC/ST students: The income limit for the parent is Rs. 2,50,000/-
2. State Government Scholarship For all the Christian SC/ST students: The income limit for the parent is Rs. 2,00,000/-
3. Adi-Dravidar Higher Education Special Scholarship For the SC/ST Converted Christian students in the Hostel, on the basis of marks on previous year of study (above 50%): The income limit for the parent is Rs 2,00,000/-.
4. Adhoc Merit Grant For the First UG SC/ST Converted Christian students who have got 60% of marks in the Higher Secondary Examination.
5. Bright Students Award & Merit-cum-Means Award The SC/ST Converted Christian students who have scored the highest marks in the district level in the SSLC and Higher Secondary Examinations
6. Award of Prize Money The SC/ST UG & PG students with I class in their first attempts in all semesters are eligible for the Prize Money Award.
7. National Loan Scholarship (Loans Repayable) All students are eligible,

• Irrespective of caste, who have scored more than 50% in the SSLC and Higher Secondary Examinations
• Income of the Parents not exceeding Rs 1,00,000/- per year
• Not in receipt of any other scholarship

1. National Merit Scholarship- All students are eligible

• Irrespective of caste, who have scored more than 60% in the SSLC and Higher Secondary Examinations
• Income of the Parents not exceeding Rs 1,00,000/- per year
• Not in receipt of any other scholarship

VII. Other Scholarships

Scholarship for the Children of School Teachers

• School teacher’s children with more than 60% marks and above in the Higher Secondary Examinations.
• Income of the Parents not exceeding Rs 1,00,000/- per year
• For PG courses, there is no income limit for the parents.

Tamil Nadu Educational Trust Scholarship All First year UG and PG students

• Who have scored more than 60% marks in the qualifying examinations.
• Income of the Parents not exceeding Rs 1,00,000/- per year.
• Not in receipt of any other scholarship

 State Collegiate Scholarship All the students are eligible,

• Income of the Parents not exceeding Rs 25,000/- per annum.

Scholarship irrespective of Caste / Income etc

• For the Physically Handicapped
• For the children of Ex-service men
• To the children of the Indian Seamen
• Government of India Sports Talent Scholarship

E V R Nagammai Memorial PG Girls Students Scholarship All PG Girl students are eligible,

• Parent’s Income should not exceed Rs 1,00,000/- per year - Not in receipt of any other scholarship

Uzhavar Scholarship- All UG and PG students are eligible

• With the Uzhavar Identity Card issued by the TN Govt
• There is no income limit for the parents
• Not in receipt of any other scholarship