Sharda University, Noida Scholarships & Eligibility

Located in Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Sharda University offers a broad range of financial assistance programs to reward academic merit, promote inclusivity, and ensure higher education remains accessible to deserving candidates.

The university awards various scholarships—ranging from partial fee waivers to 100% tuition fee waivers—across undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and professional streams. Financial aid options encompass merit-based waivers, entrance exam concessions, special category support, and external government-funded schemes.

1. Types of Scholarships and Eligibility Criteria

Sharda University categorizes its scholarships into distinct frameworks based on qualifying exam performance, internal university entrance scores, national entrance exam ranks, special socio-economic categories, and sports or extracurricular achievements.

Merit-Based Academic Scholarships (UG & PG)

Merit-based scholarships are granted automatically during the initial admission stage, contingent on the candidate's aggregate scores in qualifying examinations (Class 12 for UG programs and Graduation for PG programs).

• Engineering (B.Tech) Programs:

  • 100% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 95% and above (CBSE/ICSE) or 98% and above (State Boards), or a JEE Main All India Rank up to 25,000.

  • 50% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 90% to 94.99% (CBSE/ICSE) or 95% to 97.99% (State Boards), or a JEE Main rank between 25,001 and 40,000.

  • 30% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 86% to 89.99% (CBSE/ICSE) or 90% to 94.99% (State Boards), or a JEE Main rank between 40,001 and 55,000.

  • 20% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 82% to 85.99% (CBSE/ICSE), 85% to 89.99% (State Boards), or a JEE Main rank between 55,001 and 1,00,000.

  • 10% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 75% to 81.99% (CBSE/ICSE), 80% to 84.99% (State Boards), or a JEE Main rank between 1,00,001 and 1,50,000.

• Management (MBA) Programs:

  • 100% Fee Waiver: MAT percentile 98 and above, or CAT/XAT percentile 90 and above.

  • 50% Fee Waiver: MAT percentile 90 to 97.99, or CAT/XAT percentile 85 to 89.99.

  • 30% Fee Waiver: MAT percentile 85 to 89.99, or CAT/XAT percentile 80 to 84.99.

  • 10% Fee Waiver: MAT percentile 80 to 84.99, or CAT/XAT percentile 75 to 79.99.

• Law Programs (BA LL.B / BBA LL.B / LL.M):

  • 100% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 95% and above in Class 12 or CLAT score 110 and above.

  • 60% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 90% to 94.99% in Class 12 or CLAT score 100 to 109.

  • 40% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 85% to 89.99% in Class 12 or CLAT score 95 to 99.

  • 20% Fee Waiver: Aggregate 80% to 84.99% in Class 12 or CLAT score 90 to 94.

Sharda University Admission Test (SUAT) Scholarships

Candidates who perform exceptionally well in the university's internal entrance exam, SUAT, qualify for direct tuition fee waivers:

• 95% Score and Above: 100% Tuition Fee Waiver

• 90% to 94.99% Score: 80% Tuition Fee Waiver

• 85% to 89.99% Score: 60% Tuition Fee Waiver

• 80% to 84.99% Score: 40% Tuition Fee Waiver

• 75% to 79.99% Score: 20% Tuition Fee Waiver

• 70% to 74.99% Score: 10% Tuition Fee Waiver

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Scholarships

For undergraduate applicants entering via CUET scores:

• 95.00 Percentile and Above: 100% Tuition Fee Waiver

• 85.00 to 94.99 Percentile: 50% Tuition Fee Waiver

• 80.00 to 84.99 Percentile: 20% Tuition Fee Waiver

• 70.00 to 79.99 Percentile: 10% Tuition Fee Waiver

• Additional Perk: Applicants who explicitly select Sharda University as their preferred choice on the official CUET application portal can qualify for an additional 5% first-year tuition fee concession.

Special Category and Institutional Concessions

Sharda University extends partial tuition fee waivers (typically 5% of the first-year tuition fee) for students qualifying under specific humanitarian, socio-economic, or institutional categories:

• Wards of Defence / Armed Forces / Paramilitary Personnel: Concession offered to children of serving or retired defense staff.

• Sibling Scholarship: Granted to students whose real brother or sister is currently enrolled at or has graduated from Sharda University.

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): Students with a verified annual family income of INR 5,00,000 or less.

• Special Categories: Single Girl Child (SGC), Single Mother Child (SMC), Orphan Child (OC), Specially Abled Child (SAC), Transgender (TG), and Minority Category applicants.

Sports and Cultural Achievements

Fee waivers ranging from 20% to 100% are awarded to students who have represented the state or nation in recognized sports events, games, or national cultural meets approved by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2. Summary of Key University Scholarships

The table below outlines the core university-level scholarship tiers, eligibility qualifications, and the applicable tuition fee waiver benefits:

3. Financial Aid and External Government Schemes

In addition to university scholarships, students enrolled at Sharda University can leverage state and central government scholarship schemes, as well as educational financing options:

Government Scholarship Portals

Students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or Minority communities can apply for post-matric financial assistance via government schemes:

• Uttar Pradesh State Scholarship (UP Scholarship): Eligible for domicile students of UP whose annual family income is within prescribed state ceilings (typically INR 2,00,000 for General/OBC/Minority and INR 2,50,000 for SC/ST categories). Applications are processed online via scholarships.gov.in  

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Central schemes such as Central Sector Scheme for University Students, Merit-cum-Means Scholarships, and PM-YASASVI schemes for OBC/EBC candidates are accessible via scholarships.gov.in

Educational Bank Loans 

Sharda University maintains tie-ups with major nationalized and private banks (including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, and ICICI Bank) to facilitate educational loans for students. The university's admissions office provides loan assistance letters, fee structure documents, and bonafide certificates to help streamline bank approvals.  

4. Application Process for Scholarships

To apply for and claim a tuition fee scholarship at Sharda University, candidates should follow these steps during admission:

• Initial Application: While filling out the online application form on the university website (admissions.sharda.ac.in), candidates must upload their Class 10, Class 12, Graduation, or entrance exam (JEE/NEET/CLAT/CAT/MAT/CUET/SUAT) mark sheets.

• Verification by Admission Cell: The University Scholarship Committee reviews the submitted qualifying mark sheets and entrance scorecards against official cut-off criteria.

• Issuance of Offer Letter with Fee Concession: If eligible, the scholarship waiver percentage is explicitly recorded on the student's admission offer letter and subtracted from the annual tuition fee total.

• Special Category Documentation: Candidates applying for Defence, Sibling, EWS, or Sports scholarships must present original supporting documentation (such as discharge books, income certificates issued by a competent authority, or sports certificates) to the Dean of Student Welfare (DSW) office for manual validation.

Rules Governing Renewal of Scholarships

• Scholarships are initially awarded for the first academic year.

• To retain or renew the scholarship in subsequent years, students must maintain a minimum prescribed CGPA (typically 8.0 CGPA or above), maintain a minimum class attendance threshold (usually 75% or higher), and have no record of academic backlogs or disciplinary misconduct.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Does Sharda University offer a 100% tuition fee scholarship?

A: Yes. Candidates who secure 95% and above in CBSE/ICSE boards, achieve a JEE Main rank up to 25,000, score 95% or higher in SUAT, or achieve a 95+ percentile in CUET/CAT/MAT are eligible for a 100% tuition fee waiver.

Q2: Are hostel and mess fees covered under the university scholarships?

A: No. Sharda University scholarships apply strictly to the academic tuition fee component. Charges related to hostel accommodation, mess, transport, examination fees, and security deposits must be paid separately by the student.

Q3: Can a student combine two different university scholarships?

A: No. Students can avail of only one university-level scholarship at a time (whichever grants the higher percentage benefit). However, eligible students may apply for external government-funded scholarships alongside their academic waivers if permitted by government regulations.

Q4: How do I apply for the UP State Government Scholarship at Sharda University?

A: Domicile students of Uttar Pradesh can register online on the UP Scholarship portal (scholarships.gov.in). After completing online registration, students must submit a printed copy of the application form along with income certificates, caste certificates, fee receipts, and bank passbook copies to the university's scholarship counter for institutional verification.

Q5: What are the criteria for retaining a merit scholarship in the second year?

A: To continue receiving a scholarship in subsequent academic years, students must maintain exemplary academic performance (usually a minimum CGPA of 8.0 out of 10.0), maintain at least 75% class attendance across all semesters, and clear all examinations on the first attempt without any backlogs.