Chanakya University Scholarship extend monetary benefits in fee concessions for meritorious and deserving students. The main aim of the Chanakya University Scholarship is to provide higher education to the underprivileged ones for upgrading educational equality. Chanakya University is a worldwide learning institution that believes in encouraging students to reach their desires and aspirations by offering them a variety of scholarship opportunities. 

Chanakya University Scholarships are as follows:

  • Chanakya Scholarship
  • CUET-Performance-Linked Scholarships
  • Merit-Based Scholarships
  • Non-Merit Scholarships 

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Chanakya University Chanakya Scholarship

Chanakya University Chanakya Scholarship enables students to pursue courses at a subsidized fee at the undergraduate level proposed by the university. This means-cum-merit strategy targets aiding and cheering the scholars belonging to economically weaker sections of society to pursue their ambitions. The university offers a guaranteed free education to 10% of its total students in the respective academic year. 

Chanakya Scholarship Guidelines

  • A candidate must secure 85% or above in the qualifying examination (10th/12th) to be eligible for undertaking Chanakya Scholarship. 
  • The total annual income of the family must be less than INR 8,00,000. 
  • The scholarship amount includes a Security /caution deposit, Travel expenses, a Study tour and Additional courses that students may opt for.
  • The candidate gets benefits in Tuition fees/Program fees, Hostel accommodation, Food expenses, and Library and Laboratory fees. 
  • The scholarship will be provided on the basis of score in SSLC/10th, PUC/12th, CSET and Personal Interview. 

Chanakya Scholarship Application Process

Steps to be followed for availing Chanakya Scholarship are as follows:

  • Step 1: Registration 
  • Step 2: Chanakya Scholarship Entrance Test 
  • Step 3: Telephonic Interview 
  • Step 4: Online Interview 
  • Step 5: House Visit
  • Step 6: On-Campus Engagement 
  • Step 7: Disbursement of Scholarship

Renewal & Duration of Chanakya Scholarship 

  • The duration of the Chanakya Scholarship is one academic year. 
  • The scholarship committee holds the right to decision-making for the renewal of the scholarship. 
  • The evaluation process will be conducted between the completion of the academic year and the commencement of the next academic year.

Chanakya University CUET-Performance-Linked Scholarships

Chanakya University has proposed exclusive scholarships to students achieving good scores in CUET 2023 (Common University Entrance Test). 

  • Chanakya University CUET-Linked Scholarship avails several incentives to the candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by Chanakya University.
  • This scholarship is awarded on a First-Come-First-Serve Basis because of limited seats. 
  • A candidate must secure at least 60% in the 10+2 Examination. 
  • A valid score in CUET 2023 with a minimum of 50% marks. 

Chanakya University CUET Scholarship Features

  • Candidates scoring 50% and above in CUET 2023 are free from the Chanakya University Pravesha Pareeksha (CUPP) and can directly qualify for Personal Interview after filling up the application form. 
  • Students will be granted a 100% scholarship based on their CUET score.
  • The scholarship is valid only for the first year and can be extended or renewed as per the performance in the subsequent years. 

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Chanakya University Merit-Based Scholarships

Chanakya University has launched Merit Scholarships for students which vary depending upon the programs opted by the students. The eligibility criteria for Merit-Based Scholarships offered by Chanakya University is as follows:

For BA, B.Sc & B.Com Programs 

Chanakya University Scholarship for BA, B.Sc and B.Com courses is as follows: 

Criteria (Aggregate of Marks of All Subject) Percentage Value of Scholarship  Documents Required
12th Score 90% and Above INR 25,000  PUC/12th Std. Marks card
12th Score 80 – 89.99% INR 20,000  PUC/12th Std. Marks card

For BBA & BCA Programs 

Chanakya University Scholarship for BBA and BCA is as follows: 

Criteria (Aggregate of Marks of All Subject) Percentage Value of Scholarship Documents Required
12th Score 90% and above INR 30,000  PUC/12th Std. Marks card
12th Score 80 – 89.99% INR 25,000  PUC/12th Std. Marks card

For Integrated Law Programs 

Chanakya University Scholarship for Integrated Law Programs is as follows: 

Criteria (Aggregate of Marks of All Subject) Percentage Value of Scholarship  Documents Required
12th Score 90% and above INR 35,000  PUC/12th Std. Marks card
12th Score 80 – 89.99% INR 30,000  PUC/12th Std. Marks card

For MBA Program 

Chanakya University Scholarship for MBA is as follows: 

Criteria Percentile / Percentage Value of Scholarship  Documents Required
CAT Score/XAT/ MAT Score and Throughout Academic Studies 80 Percentile (CAT/XAT) INR 90,000 CAT/XAT/MAT score card and all academics marks card
90 Percentile (MAT)
Above 60%
CAT Score/XAT/  MAT Score and Throughout Academic Studies 70 Percentile (CAT/XAT) INR 75,000
85 Percentile (MAT)
Above 60%
CAT Score/ XAT MAT Score and Throughout Academic Studies 60 Percentile (CAT/XAT) INR 60,000
80 Percentile (MAT)
Above 60%
10th, 12th & Degree Above 70% INR 40,000 All Academics marks card

For Other PG Programs 

Chanakya University offers the following scholarship for PG courses: 

Criteria Percentile / Percentage Value of Scholarship Documents Required
10th, 12th & Degree Above 70% INR 20,000 All Academics marks card

Chanakya University Merit Scholarship Guidelines 

  • Only candidates in Direct Admission Category (students paying full fee) are eligible for Merit Scholarships.
  • The approval of the Registrar or his Authorized Representative for scholarships is mandatory.
  • Only the highest concession can be claimed by the student.
  • Management holds the decision-making powers related to scholarships.

Chanakya University Non-Merit Scholarships 

Chanakya University Non-Merit Scholarships are applicable for the candidates of UG and PG programs at Chanakya University. Here is the detailed information about these scholarships:

Chanakya University Special Scholarship 

Here are the details about Special Scholarship offered by Chanakya University:

Criteria Amount  Documents Required
Students from North East (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura), J&K INR 25,000 Residential proof – Aadhaar card/Voter Id/Ration card
Students from Andaman & Nicobar INR 25,000 Residential proof – Aadhaar card/Voter Id/Ration card

Chanakya University Additional Scholarship

The additional scholarship offered by Chanakya University is as follows: 

Criteria Percentage Rate/ Amount (₹) of Concession
Students having studied in group institutions 11th and 12th std in any group Institutions (PGCET management students are also eligible) Minimum 70% INR 25,000
Students whose parents are serving in the Defence or are from Ex-Defence Category /Serving in the Police forces Minimum 70% INR 25,000
Students from Kendra Vidyalaya Institutions Minimum 70% INR 25,000
Child of widow (Mother only) Minimum 60% INR 25,000
Orphans Minimum 50% 50% of the Tuition Fee
Students under SC/ST Category Minimum 60% 30% of the Tuition Fee
Sports Category -Representing at State Level* Minimum 60% INR 25,000
Sports Category -Representing at National Level* Minimum 60% 25% of Tuition Fee
Physically Challenged Students Minimum 60% Assessment will be on case-to-case basis on the approval of chancellor
Students under Referral Minimum 70%
Chanakya free ship For Economic Weaker Section

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Chanakya University Scholarship FAQs

Ques. Does Chanakya University offer Scholarship to orphans?

Ans. Yes, Chanakya University does offer scholarships to orphans under the Non-Merit Scholarship Scheme. A minimum of 50 % aggregate is required to avail 50% scholarship on Tuition fees for orphans. 

Ques. Is there any scholarships offered by Chanakya University?

Ans. Chanakya University offers the following scholarships:

  • Chanakya Scholarship
  • CUET-Performance-Linked Scholarships
  • Merit-Based Scholarships
  • Non-Merit Scholarships 

Ques. Is there any scholarship for Sports category students at Chankaya University?

Ans. Chanakya University Scholarship to Sports category is divided into two categories:

  • INR 25,000 is awarded to students who have excelled in sports at State Level 
  • A 25% scholarship is granted to those candidates who represent themselves at National Level.

Ques. What is the Scholarship amount offered to students from J&K by Chanakya University?

Ans. Chanakya University offers INR 25,000 with Residential proof – Aadhaar card/Voter ID/Ration card to students seeking admission form J&K. 

Ques. What are the steps to avail Chanakya University Chanakya Scholarship?

Ans. Steps to be followed for availing Chanakya Scholarship are as follows:

  • Step 1: Registration 
  • Step 2: Chanakya Scholarship Entrance Test 
  • Step 3: Telephonic Interview 
  • Step 4: Online Interview 
  • Step 5: House Visit
  • Step 6: On-Campus Engagement 
  • Step 7: Disbursement of Scholarship