Jankidevi Bajaj College of Science Scholarships & Eligibility

Jankidevi Bajaj College of Science, Wardha, Maharashtra, facilitates a wide array of government-sponsored scholarships and freeships, primarily for reserved categories and meritorious students, easing financial burdens for UG/PG science programs. As a grant-in-aid autonomous college under RTMNU Nagpur, it processes state/central schemes via official portals, with college-specific endowments for toppers.

Scholarships cover tuition, exam fees, and maintenance allowances, disbursed directly to accounts post-verification. Student reviews confirm accessibility for 75%+ scorers and reserved groups.

Types of Scholarships

The college supports 17+ schemes, categorized below; amounts vary (e.g., full tuition waiver for freeships, Rs 5,000-25,000/year for scholarships).

Government Post-Matric Scholarships (GOIS)

• Govt. of India Post-Matric: SC students.

• ST Post-Matric: ST students.

• OBC/SBC/VJNT Post-Matric: Respective categories.

Freeships (Tuition/Exam Fee Waivers)

• SC/ST/OBC/SBC/VJNT Freeships: Full waiver for eligible.

Merit-Based

• Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti: Open/merit (75%+ in 12th).

• Rashtrasant Shahu Maharaj Scholarship: 85%+ in 12th (per reviews).

• Central Sector Scheme: Top 20% in 12th Class (all categories, Rs 12,000/year UG).

• DST INSPIRE: Science merit (top 1% in exams).

• Post-Matric for Disabilities: All categories with 40%+ disability.

Category-Specific Aid

• Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojna: SC.

• Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Swyam Yojna: ST.

College Endowments

• Late Sau. Pushpalata Chitrakumar Zanwar Fellowship.

• Dr. Vikram D. Wanmali Fellowship.

• M.Sc. Topper Fellowships (Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Maths, Zoology).

Eligibility Criteria

• Reserved (SC/ST/OBC etc.): Valid caste certificate, domicile Maharashtra, family income < Rs 1-8 lakh (scheme-specific), 75% attendance.

• Merit (Shahu/Rashtra Sant): 75-85%+ in qualifying exam (12th for UG), no backlog.

• Central Sector: Top 20% in 12th, income < Rs 4.5 lakh.

• DST INSPIRE: Top 1% Class 12 boards, pursuing basic/natural sciences.

• Endowments: Top ranks in college exams.

Renewal needs 75% attendance, no failures; priority to minorities/reserved.

Application Process

1. Register Online: Via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in (state scholarships) or NSP (national: scholarships.gov.in) during windows (e.g., Aug-Oct).

2. Documents: Aadhaar, income/caste/non-creamy layer certificate, 10th/12th/grad marksheets, domicile, bank passbook, admission receipt.

3. College Verification: Submit hard copies to scholarship in-charge; institute uploads docs.

4. Approval/Disbursal: DBT to Aadhaar-linked account; track on portal.

5. College Aid: Apply post-admission via office for endowments; merit lists guide.

Deadlines: Post-matric ~Sept-Nov; contact college for notices (e.g., Jr. scholarship notices).

Financial Aid Options

• Fee Concessions: EBC (Economically Backward Class) up to 50%.

• Education Loans: Tie-ups via banks; no-interest schemes for reserved.

• Earn & Learn: Work assistance for needy.

• Freeships: 100% tuition/exam waiver for eligible reserved (majority claims).

Reviews note smooth process, full fee coverage for qualifiers; ~50-70% students benefit via state aid.

Additional Information

High scholarship uptake supports diversity; check official site for 2026-27 notices. Non-receipt? Grievance via DBT portal. College fellowships reward toppers uniquely.