Seshadri RaoGudlavalleru Engineering College Scholarships & Eligibility

Located in Gudlavalleru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College (SRGEC)—formerly Gudlavalleru Engineering College—offers a wide spectrum of scholarship initiatives and financial support systems. The college provides a structured framework of state government welfare schemes, institutional merit awards, alumni-sponsored grants, and national financial aid options.

Types of Scholarships & Financial Aid Options

Scholarships at SRGEC are categorized into government-sponsored fee reimbursement schemes, institutional merit-cum-means awards, sports achievements, and external/central government grants.

1. Government Fee Reimbursement Schemes (Andhra Pradesh State Government)

• Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Full Fee Reimbursement): Provides complete tuition fee coverage directly to students belonging to SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, Minority, and Differently Abled categories admitted through the AP EAPCET / ECET / ICET / PGECET convener quota.

• Jagananna Vasathi Deevena: Provides annual financial support for hostel accommodation and mess expenses to eligible category students.

  • B.Tech and Post-Graduate students receive financial support of INR 20,000 per year in designated installments.

2. Institutional & Alumni-Sponsored Financial Grants

• GEC Alumni Association Poor Merit Scholarship: Instituted by the college alumni network to support financially constrained undergraduates.

  • Grant Amount: Cash reward of INR 1,000 awarded to one student from each branch in every academic year.

• Merit-Cum-Means Awards: Conferred upon highly deserving students based on academic performance paired with financial need, offering cash prizes up to INR 40,000.

• Institutional Academic & Entrance Rank Awards:

  • GATE Rank Awards: Cash awards up to INR 10,000 for students securing top ranks in national GATE examinations.

  • University Rank & Branch Topper Awards: Awards ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 alongside gold medals for students achieving top ranks under JNTUK examination results.

• Sports & Extracurricular Concessions: Fee waivers or full fee support awarded to students representing the institution or state in recognized sports competitions and national-level events.

• EWS Book Bank & Financial Support: Free library textbook sets and additional aid of up to INR 3,000 per year provided to selected economically weaker students.

3. Central Government & AICTE Schemes

• AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls: Financial support of INR 50,000 per year awarded to female students admitted to technical degree programs.

• AICTE Saksham Scholarship: Financial assistance of INR 50,000 per year for specially-abled students pursuing technical education.

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes: Includes Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for University Students and Post-Matric Scholarships for Minorities.

General Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies depending on the specific scholarship program:

• For State Government Schemes (Jagananna Schemes):

  • Student must be admitted through AP EAPCET / ECET / PGECET / ICET convener allotment quota.

  • Total annual family income must not exceed INR 2,50,000.

  • Landholding criteria: Total agricultural landholding must be below 10 acres of wet land or 25 acres of dry land.

  • Minimum prescribed academic attendance (75%) across terms.

• For GEC Alumni Association Poor Merit Scholarship:

  • Minimum of 60% aggregate marks without active backlogs.

  • Total parental annual income must be less than INR 50,000.

  • Rank achieved in AP EAPCET is considered for first-year applicants, while academic performance and attendance determine eligibility for subsequent years.

• For AICTE Pragati / Saksham Schemes:

  • Maximum annual family income threshold of INR 8,00,000.

  • Up to two girls per family are eligible under the Pragati scheme.

Application Process

Applications for internal and external scholarships follow designated approval steps:

1. Government Schemes (Jagananna Vidya / Vasathi Deevena):

   • Register on the official JnanaBhumi portal of Andhra Pradesh.

   • Submit biometric authentication through the local Grama/Ward Sachivalayam.

   • Institutional verification is completed by the SRGEC Scholarship Cell and Principal’s office before state sanctioning.

2. GEC Alumni & College Institutional Scholarships:

   • Collect the prescribed application proforma from the Office of the Dean, Student Affairs (usually notified in January).

   • Fill in personal, academic, and income details and get the form countersigned by the respective Head of Department (HOD).

   • Enclose self-attested copies of marksheets, income certificates, and bank passbooks.

3. AICTE / NSP Scholarships:

   • Apply online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or AICTE portal during the active application window.

   • Select Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College as the designated institution for online verification.

Required Documentation

• AP EAPCET / ECET / ICET / PGECET Rank Card and Allotment Letter.

• Income Certificate issued by competent authority (Tahsildar).

• Integrated Caste Certificate (for SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu, and Minority categories).

• SSC, Intermediate, or Diploma Marksheets.

• Aadhaar Cards of student and parents.

• Bank Account Passbook details linked with Aadhaar.

• Passport-size photographs.

Financial Aid & Bank Loan Support

• Education Loan Facilitation: SRGEC’s administrative office assists admitted students by issuing official Fee Structure Certificates, Bonafide Certificates, and Approval Letters required by public and private nationalized banks (such as State Bank of India, Union Bank of India, and Canara Bank) to process educational loans.

• Fee Installment Provisions: For non-scholarship students encountering unexpected socio-economic hardship, management allows customized fee installment schedules subject to formal approval by college authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the primary state scholarship available for B.Tech students at SRGEC?

A: Eligible students admitted through AP EAPCET convener quota can avail of full tuition fee reimbursement under the Government of Andhra Pradesh’s Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme.

Q2: What is the eligibility criteria for the GEC Alumni Association Scholarship?

A: Students must have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks without backlogs, and their annual family income must be below INR 50,000.

Q3: Does SRGEC offer financial rewards for top GATE scorers?

A: Yes, the institution awards GATE Rank cash prizes of up to INR 10,000 to students achieving top national GATE ranks.

Q4: Can female engineering students apply for AICTE Pragati Scholarships at SRGEC?

A: Yes, eligible female students pursuing technical degree programs at SRGEC can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal, receiving INR 50,000 per year.

Q5: Where can students apply for internal college scholarships at SRGEC?

A: Application forms for alumni and internal merit scholarships are issued through the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs and submitted after HOD countersignature.