Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology Scholarships & Eligibility

Established in 1989 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education, Government of India), Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET), Longowal, stands as a premier Centrally Funded Technical Institution (CFTI) and Deemed-to-be-University. Conceived under the historic Rajiv-Longowal Accord to promote technical education and rural empowerment, SLIET operates across a sprawling 451-acre campus in Sangrur district, Punjab.

SLIET ensures that financial constraints do not hinder deserving students from pursuing technical education. The institute facilitates a multi-layered financial aid framework encompassing Government Central Schemes, State-Specific Post-Matric Scholarships, Institutional Merit Prizes, Corporate/Alumni Fellowships, and Emergency Student Welfare Funds. Managed primarily by the SLIET Scholarship Cell, these programs provide complete tuition fee exemptions, monthly stipends, and maintenance allowances.

1. Statutory & Government Financial Aid Schemes

As a CFTI receiving direct funding from the Ministry of Education, SLIET serves as a nodal center for major national and state government scholarship initiatives.

A. Central Sector Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students

• Sponsoring Agency: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
• Coverage & Financial Benefits: Provides full tuition fee reimbursement, a non-refundable monthly maintenance allowance, a one-time computer system grant (up to INR 45,000), and annual book/stationery allowances (INR 3,000).
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • SC category students admitted into regular B.E. / B.Tech courses.
  • Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed INR 8,00,000.
  • Continued award depends on maintaining satisfactory academic progress and attendance.

B. AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarship Schemes

• Sponsoring Body: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
• Financial Assistance: INR 50,000 per annum paid directly into the student’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to cover tuition, books, equipment, and hostel fees.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Pragati Scheme: Reserved exclusively for female students admitted to Degree or Diploma programs at SLIET. Maximum two girl children per family are eligible, provided annual family income is under INR 8,00,000.
  • Saksham Scheme: Tailored for specially-abled students with a disability rating of not less than 40%, pursuing degree/diploma technical courses with family income within INR 8,00,000.

C. Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS J&K and Ladakh)

• Target Audience: Domicile students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh entering degree programs under special supernumerary seats.
• Financial Assistance: Academic fees up to INR 1,25,000 per year (paid to the institute) alongside a fixed maintenance allowance of INR 1,00,000 per year (disbursed in installments) to cover hostel and dining expenses.

D. Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Minority Scholarship

• Sponsoring Body: Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
• Coverage: Financial assistance covering course fees (up to INR 20,000 annually) plus monthly maintenance allowances (INR 1,000/month for hostellers and INR 500/month for day scholars).
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Students belonging to notified minority communities (Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Zoroastrian/Parsi).
  • Secured at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination.
  • Annual family income must not exceed INR 2,50,000.

2. Institutional & Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Schemes

SLIET offers internal merit-linked waivers and institutional assistance funds to ease tuition burdens.

A. Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme

• Coverage: Complete 100% exemption on the tuition fee component of the academic bill across Certificate, Diploma, and B.E. degree programs.
• Quota & Allocations: Up to 5% of sanctioned seat intake per discipline is filled under the TFW scheme through JoSAA / CSAB counseling or institute merit exams.
• Eligibility: Parents’ annual income from all sources must be below INR 6,00,000 (or INR 8,00,000 as per updated state policy directives).

B. SLIET Poor Student Aid Fund (PSAF)

• Overview: A welfare fund managed by the Dean of Student Welfare (DSW) to provide emergency financial backup for students facing unforeseen economic hardships.
• Assistance Level: Variable financial aid disbursed to cover mandatory semester fee deadlines, medical emergencies, or textbook purchases. Selection involves screening of family income certificates, academic track records, and personal interviews.

C. Institute Academic Merit Prizes

To promote healthy competition, SLIET honors academic excellence at the department level:

• Semester Cash Merit Prizes: The top 3 rank holders per semester in each engineering branch receive semester cash awards (up to INR 6,000 per semester).
• Gold Medals & Commendations: Awarded during annual convocations to overall discipline toppers alongside merit certificates.

3. Alumni-Funded & Endowed Fellowships

SLIET leverages its strong global alumni network to offer targeted private and memorial scholarships.

A. Alumni-Sponsored UG Scholarship Fund

• Sponsoring Body: Funded jointly by prominent SLIET alumni.
• Scholarship Corpus: INR 1,50,000 annually distributed among selected final-year undergraduate (B.E.) students.
• Grant Value: INR 25,000 per student awarded to 6 selected financially weaker students.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be entering the final year of their undergraduate degree program.
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 00 or higher with no active backlogs or disciplinary records.
  • Demonstrated economic need, evaluated by a joint committee.

B. Sardar Rajinder Pal Gill Memorial M.Tech. Scholarship

• Target Audience: Enrolled postgraduate (M.Tech) scholars exhibiting high aptitude in technical research.
• Financial Coverage: Financial grants aimed at supporting research expenses, paper publication fees, and conference participation costs.

4. State Post-Matric & Corporate Scholarships

Students at SLIET can also tap into state-level and corporate scholarship programs.

A. Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship (Punjab & Participating States)

• Coverage: Full tuition fee waiver, mandatory institutional fees, and monthly maintenance allowances credited via state treasury systems.
• Target Students: Domicile students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories of Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
• Income Limit: Annual family income must be under INR 2,50,000 (for SC/ST) or INR 1,50,000 (for OBC/EBC depending on state rules).

B. Corporate & Private CSR Fellowships

SLIET students are eligible to apply for private corporate CSR scholarships, including:

• Siemens Scholarship Scheme: Covers tuition fees and offers mentorship for first-year engineering students.
• Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships: Financial grants awarded on a merit-cum-means basis.
• OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarships (OPJEMS): Awarded through a competitive evaluation process.

5. Master Eligibility & Benefits Overview

6. Step-by-Step Application Process

Applications for national, state, and institutional scholarships at SLIET follow a structured procedure:

Step 1: Online Portal Registration

• Government Schemes: Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or the relevant state portal (e.g., Ambedkar Punjab Scholarship Portal) during the open application window.
• Institutional / Alumni Schemes: Download official application forms directly from the SLIET Scholarship Cell web portal.

Step 2: Document Compilation & Verification

Applicants must submit verified copies of the following documents to the SLIET Scholarship Cell:

1. Income Certificate issued by a competent revenue authority (Tahsildar / SDM).
2. Category / Caste Certificate (for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, or Minority status).
3. Official domicile / residence proof.
4. Academic mark sheets (Matriculation, 10+2, or previous semester mark sheets showing CGPA).
5. Aadhaar card linked with a bank account for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
6. Copy of SLIET Fee Receipt and Hostel Allotment Proof.
7. Official Attendance Certificate issued by the Head of Department (HOD).

Step 3: Institute Verification & State Forwarding

The Nodal Officer and Associate Dean of the SLIET Scholarship Cell verify the uploaded documents against original institutional records. Once approved, applications are forwarded online to state departments or central ministries for final sanctioning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQ 1: Can a student at SLIET hold two scholarships simultaneously?

No, as per central and state government norms, a student cannot hold two government-funded scholarships at the same time. If eligible for multiple schemes, the student must choose one and decline the other. However, academic merit prizes or travel grants do not restrict a student from receiving a fee-reimbursement scholarship.

FAQ 2: What is the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme at SLIET, and how can I apply?

The TFW scheme provides a 100% tuition fee exemption for up to 5% of sanctioned seats in B.E. and Diploma programs. Applications are submitted during the central counseling process (JoSAA/CSAB or institute-level entry exams) by providing a valid Income Certificate proving an annual family income below INR 6,00,000.

FAQ 3: What is the minimum CGPA required to retain alumni-sponsored scholarships at SLIET?

For the alumni-sponsored UG scholarship (INR 1,50,000 total corpus), applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.00 up to their pre-final year, have no active backlogs, and maintain a clear disciplinary record.

FAQ 4: How are scholarship payments disbursed to SLIET students?

Most government scholarships (such as AICTE Pragati, Saksham, and NSP schemes) disburse funds directly to the candidate’s Aadhaar-linked bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Fee-waiver components are adjusted directly in the student's institutional fee account.

FAQ 5: Who should students contact for scholarship-related issues at SLIET?

Students can contact the SLIET Scholarship Cell, led by the Associate Dean (Scholarship) and designated Nodal Officers. The office is located within the administrative block, and inquiries can be submitted via email