GTU Scholarships are offered to deserving and needy students. GTU offers scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students through its various affiliated institutes. Gujarat Technological University has announced a merit-based scholarship for GTU PG schools and Gujarat Power Engineering and Research Institute (GPERI). GTU Ahmedabad Scholarship also covers 100% of tuition fees. However, the maximum number of scholarships available is restricted to the 20% of students enrolled in the batch. 

GTU Scholarships are as follows:

  • GTU Merit-Based Scholarship
  • GTU National Scholarship
  • GTU Other Scholarship

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GTU Merit-Based Scholarship for UG Students 

GTU offers merit scholarships to undergraduate students based on their performance in Class XII and semester examinations. The maximum and minimum amount of the scholarship is 100% and 25% of the tuition fee respectively based on the marks secured in the previous qualifying examination.  

GTU Merit UG Scholarship
Year Eligibility Criteria 90% and Above 80% – 89.99% 75% – 79.99% 65% – 74.99%
1st Year (UG) Merit in Class XII 100% 75% 50% 25%
2nd Year (UG) Merit in 1st Year (UG) 100% 75% 50% 25%
3rd Year (UG) Merit in 2nd Year (UG) 100% 75% 50% 25%
4th Year (UG) Merit in 3rd Year (UG) 100% 75% 50% 25%

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GTU Merit-Based Scholarship for PG Students 

GTU offers merit scholarships to postgraduate students based on their performance in the UG and PG examinations. The minimum marks required for availing GTU Merit Scholarship is 65%. The table given below shows the GTU Ahmedabad Merit Scholarship for postgraduate students:

GTU Merit PG Scholarship 
Year Eligibility Criteria 90% and Above 80% – 89.99% 75% – 79.99% 65% – 74.99%
1st Year (UG) Merit in UG 100% 75% 50% 25%
2nd Year (UG) Merit in 1st Year (PG) 100% 75% 50% 25%

GTU National Scholarships

The students enrolled in GTU Ahmedabad can also apply for the following government-aided scholarships: 

  • AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme
  • UGC PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
  • UGC PG Scholarship for University Rank Holder
  • UGC PG Scholarship for SC/ ST Students Pursuing Professional Courses
  • National Scholarship Scheme
  • Digital Gujarat Scholarship

GTU Other Scholarships 

The Board of Governors has decided that GTU will bear the tuition fees of the following students of GTU PG Schools and Gujarat Power Engineering and Research Institute (GPERI):

  • Students who have lost both their parents/surviving parent/ main wage earner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such students should not have taken a similar benefit from the state/government/central scheme to be eligible for this GTU scholarship.
  • Students whose father or mother has died as a martyr while serving the Indian Army/ Indian Navy/ Indian Air Force/ CRPF/ SRPF.

GTU Scholarship FAQs

Ques. Does GTU provide any scholarships?

Ans. GTU offers merit-based scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The students enrolled in GTU Ahmedabad can also avail of the national and state scholarships. GTU offers financial assistance to students who have lost their parents during the pandemic or as a martyr.

Ques. What are the criteria of the GTU merit scholarship?

Ans. GTU merit scholarships are available for students enrolled in GTU PG Schools and Gujarat Power Engineering and Research Institute (GPERI). The scholarships are offered based on merit in Class XII and UG/PG examinations.

Ques. Can a GTU student apply for national-level scholarships?

Ans. GTU students are eligible for the following national an state-level scholarships:

  • AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme
  • UGC PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
  • UGC PG Scholarship for University Rank Holder
  • UGC PG Scholarship for SC/ ST Students Pursuing Professional Courses
  • National Scholarship Scheme
  • Digital Gujarat Scholarship

Ques. Does GTU offer a 100% scholarship?

Ans. GTU provides 100% scholarships to students who have secured 90% or above in the qualifying examination.

Ques. What are the minimum marks required for a GTU scholarship?

Ans.  The minimum mark required for availing GTU Merit Scholarship is 65%.