Tezpur University Scholarships & Eligibility

Tezpur University in Tezpur, Assam, facilitates a wide array of scholarships primarily through central and state government schemes, institutional fellowships, and external funding to support meritorious, economically weaker, and reserved category students across UG, PG, integrated, and PhD programs. Over 17 distinct scholarships are available, emphasizing Northeast students, SC/ST/OBC/minorities, and differently-abled candidates, with benefits ranging from full fee waivers to monthly stipends of INR 5,400-31,000, disbursed via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These aids cover tuition, hostel fees, and maintenance, significantly easing financial burdens for its diverse 12,000+ student body.

Types of Scholarships

Tezpur University channels scholarships from UGC, AICTE, DBT, NEC, and state bodies, categorized by merit, need, category, and program level.

Merit and Fellowship-Based

• Institutional Fellowship for Meritorious PhD Students: Monthly stipend of INR 31,000 + HRA for JRF-equivalent scholars; awarded based on research proposal and interview.
• INSPIRE Scholarship (DST): INR 80,000/year + mentorship grant for top 1% UG/early PG science students; renewable up to PG level.
• UGC Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders: INR 3,000/month (1st/2nd rank PG); INR 2,500 (UG); prioritizes non-professional courses.

Category-Specific (SC/ST/OBC/Minority)

• Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC: Full tuition + maintenance (INR 5,400-10,000/year); family income < INR 2.5 lakh; via NSP.
• UGC Merit Scholarship for SC/ST PG Professional Courses: INR 7,800/month for technical PG; income < INR 4.5 lakh.
• Merit Cum-Means Scholarship (Minority Affairs): 5,000 scholars/year; 50% tuition reimbursement (up to INR 2 lakh) + INR 12,000 maintenance for technical/professional courses; income < INR 2.5 lakh.
• Post-Matric Scholarship from Tea/Ex-Tea Garden Welfare: Tailored for Assam tea tribe students; covers tuition/hostel.

Northeast and Regional

• Ishan Uday Scholarship (UGC/MoE): For NE states UG students; INR 7,800/month (technical), INR 5,400 (non-technical); first-year admission, income < INR 4.5 lakh; 10,000 slots annually.
• NEC Scholarship (Technical Education): INR 10,000-20,000/year for diploma/degree; NE domiciles in engineering/science.

Women, Differently-Abled, and Special Groups

• PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child: INR 36,200/year for PG; no income limit.
• National Handicapped Finance Scholarship: INR 25,000/year for PwD in technical/medical; 40%+ disability.
• Free Studentship for BPL/AAY: Full tuition waiver for Below Poverty Line/Antyodaya Anna Yojana families; notified annually.

Technical and GATE-Based

• AICTE PG Scholarship (GATE/CEED qualified MTech): INR 12,400/month for 24 months; 10,000+ slots.
• DBT Scholarship: For biotech/PG life sciences; INR 5,000-12,000/month.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility aligns with sponsoring agency norms, verified via NSP/academic records; common requirements include domicile (esp. NE/Assam), income caps (INR 2-4.5 lakh), and minimum marks (50-60% prior qualifying exam).

Renewal needs 75% attendance, 6+ CGPA, and annual verification; defaulters lose benefits.

Application Process

Tezpur University does not offer direct scholarships but notifies and guides applications through its scholarship cell and NSP (scholarships.gov.in).

• Registration: Create NSP account with Aadhaar/mobile; link Aadhaar to bank via DBT.
• Scheme Selection: Choose relevant scholarship post-admission (Aug-Dec window).
• Document Upload: Scanned marksheets, income/caste/PwD certificates, admission letter, bank passbook, bonafide from university.
• University Verification: Dean/Registrar forwards to district/state/central level; track via NSP dashboard.
• Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in 2-4 instalments; PhD monthly.
• Deadlines: Vary (e.g., Oct 30 for some 2025-26 schemes); university issues notices (e.g., Mar 2024 BPL free studentship).

Additional Financial Aid Options

• Fee Waivers: SC/ST full tuition exemption; EWS/PWD partial (up to 50%).
• Earn & Learn Scheme: Part-time campus jobs (library/lab aides) at INR 100-150/day for needy students.
• Private/International: WeMakeScholars lists 242 external aids (e.g., HDFC Parivartan INR 50,000 PG, Fulbright); apply independently.
• Hostel Subsidies: Included in scholarships; BPL free mess advance.

In 2023-24, ~500 students benefited (50% OBC, 20% SC/ST), with INR 2-3 crore disbursed, prioritizing technical courses. These supports enhance accessibility, with 100% coverage for eligible BPL/NE students upon timely application.