Sandip Institute of Technology & Research Centre Scholarships & Eligibility

Sandip Institute of Technology & Research Centre (SITRC), Nashik, offers a structured scholarship framework designed to promote academic excellence, support student athletes, and provide financial relief to diverse student groups. These scholarship programs are primarily structured as tuition fee waivers and are subject to renewal based on the student's academic performance and attendance.

Types of Scholarships

The scholarship schemes at SITRC are categorized based on merit, sports achievements, and specific social or professional backgrounds.

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Awarded to students seeking admission to the First Year of Engineering based on their performance in qualifying examinations (such as HSC, JEE Main, or MHT CET).

  • Tier I: Students achieving 90% or above receive a 100% tuition fee waiver.

  • Tier II: Students achieving between 85% and 89.99% receive a 75% tuition fee waiver.

  • Tier III: Students achieving between 80% and 84.99% receive a 50% tuition fee waiver.

• Sports Scholarships: Aimed at students with verified sports achievements.

  • International/National Level: Students with valid certificates at these levels are eligible for a 100% tuition fee waiver.

  • State Level: Students with state-level certificates receive a 75% tuition fee waiver.

  • District Level: Students with district-level certificates receive a 50% tuition fee waiver.

• Other Scholarship Categories: These are applicable for the entire duration of the course, provided the student meets the continuation criteria.

  • Freedom Fighter Descendants: Grandchildren of freedom fighters are eligible for a 15% tuition fee waiver.

  • Armed/Para-Military/Police Personnel: Children of personnel serving in these forces receive a 15% tuition fee waiver.

  • Sandip Foundation (SF) Employees: Children, spouses, or dependents of SF employees receive a 25% tuition fee waiver.

Eligibility and Continuation Criteria

To ensure fairness and promote sustained excellence, the following rules apply:

• Continuation: Scholarships are generally granted for the first year and are subject to renewal in subsequent years.

• Academic/Attendance Requirement: Continued eligibility is contingent upon the student maintaining a minimum attendance of 75% across all semesters. Disciplinary violations may lead to the withdrawal of the scholarship.

• First-Come-First-Served Basis: Certain merit-based scholarships are awarded to a limited percentage of the program intake on a first-come-first-served basis.

Application Process and Financial Aid

• Application Window: Interested students are advised to apply during the admission period at the start of the academic year.

• Documentation: Applicants must submit relevant supporting documents, including:

  • Mark sheets of qualifying examinations (Class 10 and 12).

  • Certificates of achievement (Sports/National level).

  • Relevant certificates for other categories (Freedom fighter certificates, service records for armed forces dependents, or employment proof for SF staff).

• Government Schemes: In addition to institutional scholarships, students belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) may be eligible for various state and central government scholarship schemes. Applications for these are typically processed through official government scholarship portals using valid caste and income certificates.

Students are encouraged to coordinate with the college’s admission office or financial aid department to confirm the latest deadlines and specific documentation requirements for the current academic session.