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Karunya University Scholarships Details

Karunya University Scholarships & Eligibility

Karunya University in Coimbatore offers an extensive scholarship program with an annual fund exceeding INR 5 crores, targeting meritorious, needy, and category-specific students across UG, PG, and integrated programs. These scholarships significantly reduce tuition fees (e.g., up to INR 1.2 lakh/year for BTech), promoting accessibility for over 1,000 students annually, with renewal tied to academic performance and attendance.

Types of Scholarships

Scholarships fall into merit-based, need-based, category-specific, and external categories, covering BTech, BSc Agriculture, MBA, MTech, and more.

  • Merit Scholarships (BTech/BSc Hons Agriculture): INR 1,20,000 for 95%+ in PCM/PCB; INR 60,000 for 90%+; INR 40,000 for 80%+ in Class 12.
  • D.G.S. Dhinakaran Memorial Scholarship: INR 24,000/year for financially needy students with CGPA 7.5+, 85% class attendance, 90% assemblies, family income < INR 2.5 lakhs.
  • BTech Lateral Entry: Similar slabs (INR 1,20,000/60,000/40,000) for diploma holders based on percentage.
  • BCom/BA/BSc: INR 10,000 one-time for Christian minority students.
  • MTech Scholarships: INR 90,000 (CGPA ≥9.0); INR 80,000 (≥8.0); INR 70,000 (≥7.0); INR 60,000 (≥6.0 for alumni); plus INR 10,000/month stipend for GATE qualifiers.
  • MBA Scholarships: INR 50,000 (MAT >700); INR 30,000 (MAT >600); INR 50,000 for KMAT rank merit.
  • Alumni Benefits: INR 10,000-30,000 one-time grants for KITS alumni in PG programs.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Merit scholarships require top Class 12/UG percentages or entrance ranks (KEE/CAT toppers prioritized); need-based needs income proof (< INR 2.5-6 lakhs).
  • Renewal of scholarship demands CGPA ≥7.5, 85-95% attendance, no arrears, and good conduct while girl students, minorities, SC/ST/OBC, and pastor/staff wards get priority.
  • GATE/CAT qualifiers auto-qualify for stipends; NRI/SAARC students eligible for fee waivers up to USD 1,500.

Scholarship Type

Key Eligibility

Amount (INR/Year)

BTech Merit (95%+)

95% PCM/PCB in Class 12

1,20,000

MTech (CGPA 9.0+)

UG CGPA ≥9.0

90,000

MBA (MAT 700+)

MAT composite >700

50,000

Memorial (Needy)

CGPA 7.5+, income <2.5L

24,000

GATE Stipend

GATE qualified

10,000/month

Application Process

  • Applications integrate with admissions: submit EOI online at admissions.karunya.edu, upload marksheets/income proofs during form fill-up, and pay INR 1,000 fee.
  • Shortlisted candidates receive provisional offers post-KEE/KMAT results; accept by paying first installment within 7 days.
  • Renewal forms via student portal by semester-end, verified by Scholarship Committee; appeals go to alumni/benevolence funds for emergencies.
  • Deadlines align with phases (e.g., Jan/Apr for KEE), with notifications via SMS/email.

Financial Aid Options

  • Beyond scholarships, options include education loans (100% tuition via tie-ups), fee installments (2-4 per semester), accident/health insurance (INR 1 lakh coverage), and Student Benevolent Fund for crises.
  • Government schemes like AICTE Pragati/Saksham (for girls/SC), Post-Matric (ST/OBC), and PG-GATE integrate seamlessly; 1,092 students aided in 2025 via these.
  • NRI scholarships offer USD equivalents, while staff/pastor wards get ad-hoc grants up to INR 30,000.
  • This ecosystem ensures 20-30% fee waivers for eligible students, boosting diversity and retention.
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