KU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FOR WOMEN Scholarships & Eligibility

KU College of Engineering for Women (KUCEW), Warangal, a constituent college of Kakatiya University, provides a robust framework of financial assistance to ensure that technical education remains accessible to women from all socio-economic backgrounds. These scholarships are primarily funded by the State Government of Telangana, the Central Government, and institutional endowments.

The following is an in-depth guide to the types of scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application processes available for students at KUCEW.

1. State Government Scholarships (TS ePASS)

The most significant financial aid for students at KUCEW is the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) offered through the Telangana Electronic Payment and Application System (ePASS).

• Tuition Fee Reimbursement (RTF):

  • Full Fee Reimbursement: Available to all eligible SC and ST students regardless of their rank. For BC, EBC, and Minority students, full reimbursement is granted if they secure a rank below 10,000 in the TG EAPCET (formerly TS EAMCET).

  • Partial Fee Reimbursement: Students from BC and EBC categories with ranks above 10,000 typically receive a fixed amount, often around INR 35,000 per annum, towards their tuition fees.

• Maintenance Fee (MTF):

  • This is a monthly stipend or "mess charge" provided to eligible students to cover living and educational expenses. The amount varies based on whether the student is a hosteller or a day scholar.

2. Central Government and AICTE Scholarships

As an AICTE-approved institution, students at KUCEW are eligible for several prestigious national-level scholarship schemes.

• AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls:

  • Financial Aid: INR 50,000 per annum for every year of study.

  • Eligibility: Exclusive to girl students admitted to the first year of a B.Tech program. The annual family income must be less than INR 8 Lakhs.

• AICTE Saksham Scholarship:

  • Financial Aid: INR 50,000 per annum.

  • Eligibility: Aimed at differently-abled students with a disability of 40% or more. Family income must be under INR 8 Lakhs.

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes:

  • Includes the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS) for college and university students who score in the top 20th percentile of their respective board exams.

3. Institutional and University Endowments

Kakatiya University provides specific internal scholarships for high achievers and economically disadvantaged students.

• Merit Scholarships: Awarded to top-ranking students in each department during their semester examinations.

• Poor Student Fund: The college administration provides financial aid of approximately INR 15,000 per annum to students from extremely underprivileged backgrounds.

• Special PG Scholarships: For students pursuing M.Tech, schemes such as the PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child and scholarships for University Rank Holders (1st and 2nd rank) are available through UGC.

General Eligibility Criteria

To maintain and receive these scholarships, students must strictly adhere to the following conditions:

• Income Limits: * SC/ST: Annual family income must be INR 2,00,000 or below.

  • BC/EBC/Minority: Annual family income must be INR 1,50,000 or below for rural areas and INR 2,00,000 or below for urban areas.

• Academic Standing: Students must have at least 75% attendance at the end of each quarter to remain eligible for the TS ePASS scholarship.

• Mode of Admission: Generally, scholarships are available only to students admitted through the Convener Quota (Category A seats). Students admitted under Management Quota (Category B) are typically ineligible for government fee reimbursement.

Application Process

The application for most government-funded scholarships must be completed online during the designated window (typically July–October).

1. Online Registration: For state scholarships, students must register on the Telangana ePASS portal (epass.cgg.gov.in). For central schemes, the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) is used.

2. Document Submission: Mandatory documents include:

   • TS EAPCET Allotment Order and Rank Card.

   • Caste and Income Certificates issued by MeeSeva (within the current financial year).

   • Aadhar Card and Bank Passbook (linked to Aadhar).

   • Previous academic mark sheets (SSC and Intermediate/Diploma).

3. Institutional Verification: After online submission, a physical copy of the application and supporting documents must be submitted to the College Scholarship Section for digital verification and onward submission to the Welfare Departments.

Summary of Financial Aid Options

For the 2026 academic year, students are advised to monitor the official TS ePASS and Kakatiya University websites immediately following their admission for the latest notification on "Fresh" and "Renewal" scholarship applications.