Bharathi College Scholarships & Eligibility

Bharathi College in Mandya, Karnataka, actively supports meritorious and economically disadvantaged students through a mix of government, state-specific, and institutional scholarships, easing the financial burden for its diverse UG/PG student body affiliated with the University of Mysore. These aids cover tuition waivers, stipends, and fee reimbursements, with priority for SC/ST/OBC categories and rural applicants from Mandya district.

Types of Scholarships

The college facilitates over a dozen scholarships, blending central schemes, Karnataka state grants, and endowments, disbursed post-verification annually.

• SC/ST/OBC/PH Scholarship: Full fee concession for eligible castes up to income ceilings (e.g., INR 2.5 lakh family income); covers tuition and exam fees.
• Merit Scholarship (Post-Matric): Central govt. aid for top 10+2 scorers (75%+ aggregate); INR 5,000-20,000 yearly based on course and marks.
• Sir C.V. Raman Scholarship: For science stream students (BSc/MSc) excelling in PUC (90%+ PCM/PCB); INR 50,000+ tuition support via Karnataka govt.
• Sanchi Honnamma Scholarship: Women pursuing UG/PG; INR 5,000-15,000 for girls from low-income families (under INR 1 lakh annual).
• Minorities Scholarship: Post-matric aid for Muslim/Christian/Sikh students; up to 100% fee waiver plus maintenance allowance.
• Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship: INR 36,200 yearly for sole daughters in PG programs.
• Karnataka Science and Technology Scholarship: Merit-cum-means for STEM courses; INR 10,000-25,000.
• Jindal Trust Scholarship: Endowment for economically weak students; partial fees based on need assessment.
• Endowment Scholarship: College-funded for top rankers; INR 2,000-5,000 per semester.
• Sports Scholarship: For state/national athletes; fee reductions plus training stipends.
• Special Scholarships: For children of defense/political sufferers, physically handicapped; INR 4,000-12,000 via central schemes.

Additional aids include Vidya Lakshmi portal loans and PM-YASASVI for OBC/EWS.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility hinges on academic merit (60-90% cutoffs), family income (< INR 1-8 lakh varying by scheme), caste/income certificates, and Karnataka domicile (relaxed for minorities).
• SC/ST get automatic priority if income-qualified; merit scholarships demand prior year top 20% performance.
• Renewals require 75% attendance and 60% marks while single girl child scheme needs PG enrollment proof.
• Pharmacy students (BPharm) access extra PCI-linked aids; rural quotas favor Mandya natives.

Application Process

• Applications start post-admission (June-August for 2026), via online portals like Karnataka SSP (scholarship portal), NSP (National Scholarship Portal), or college office.
• Register on SSP/NSP with Aadhaar-linked mobile then upload marksheets, income/caste certs, fee receipt, bank passbook.
• Submit college-verified form by deadlines (e.g., Oct 31 for most state aids; Dec for central).
• College forwards to district social welfare dept; DBT disbursal in 2-3 months to Aadhaar-linked accounts.
• Track via portal; renewals auto via academic data sync.
• College placement cell aids documentation drives; small processing fee (INR 50-100) may apply for some.

Financial Aid Options

Beyond scholarships, options include:

• Fee Installments: Quarterly payments for UG (INR 10k-30k/year).
• Education Loans: Tie-ups with SBI/Canara Bank; college issues no-objection letters.
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Waiver: 10% seats with full reimbursement.
• Freeships: For orphans/disabled; full exemption via principal discretion.

Over 60% students reportedly avail aid, boosting retention in rural settings.