Scholarship Section
The scholarship section of the academic office shoulders significant responsibilities related to facilitating access to educational opportunities and supporting students' academic pursuits. Its primary role involves administering scholarship programs, which includes tasks such as disseminating information about available scholarships, managing application processes, and evaluating candidates based on established criteria. Beyond the administrative aspects, this section plays a crucial role in providing guidance and support to students throughout the scholarship application process, assisting with inquiries, and offering resources for scholarship search and application preparation. Moreover, the scholarship section collaborates with academic departments and other stakeholders to promote equity and diversity in scholarship opportunities and to recognize and celebrate the achievements of scholarship recipients.
Roles and responsibilities of the Scholarship Section
Administration of Scholarships: Managing the application process, selection criteria, and disbursement of scholarships to eligible students. This involves coordinating with various departments, faculty members, and external agencies to ensure timely and fair distribution of funds.
Policy Development and Compliance: Developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to scholarships, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines. This may include establishing eligibility criteria, award amounts, renewal requirements, and reporting obligations.
Communication and Outreach: Serving as a primary point of contact for inquiries related to scholarships, both from current and prospective students. Providing clear and accurate information regarding available opportunities, application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and application procedures. Additionally, conducting outreach efforts to promote awareness of scholarship and stipend programs within the institution and the broader community.
Financial Management: Overseeing the budgetary aspects of scholarship programs, including allocation of funds, tracking expenditures, and reconciling accounts. Ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Student Support Services: Providing guidance and assistance to students throughout the scholarship application process, including help with completing application forms, gathering required documentation, and understanding award terms and conditions.
Collaboration and Liaison: Collaborating with internal stakeholders, such as academic departments, financial aid offices, and institutional research offices, to ensure alignment and integration of scholarship activities with broader institutional goals and initiatives. Serving as a liaison with external entities, including government agencies, and corporate sponsors, to cultivate partnerships and secure funding opportunities for scholarships.
Application for Bonafide Certificate for Scholarship purposes
Students applying for various Central Government, State Government, and other scholarship schemes are required to obtain a Bonafide Certificate from the Academic Office as proof of their admission and current student status. The certificate is issued by the Academic Office upon receipt of a request from the student, subject to verification of the relevant academic details. Students are advised to obtain the Bonafide Certificate well in advance of the scholarship application deadline to ensure timely submission of the required documents and completion of the application process.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a Government of India initiative that serves as a single-window digital platform for the implementation of various scholarship schemes offered by the Central Government, State Governments, and other participating government agencies. The portal enables students to register, identify eligible scholarship schemes, submit fresh and renewal applications, and track their application and payment status online. It facilitates the verification, processing, sanction, and disbursement of scholarships through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to eligible beneficiaries’ bank accounts, thereby promoting transparency, efficiency, and accountability in scholarship administration. Students are required to complete the prescribed registration and application procedures, submit accurate information and supporting documents, and ensure that their applications are verified by the concerned authorities within the specified deadlines. The NSP plays an important role in improving access to financial assistance and promoting equitable educational opportunities for eligible students across the country.
Schemes available on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme
- Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children -Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for ST Students Arunachal Pradesh
- National Fellowship and scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students - Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education for Schedule Tribe Students)
- Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students
- PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
- Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students With Disabilities
- Post Matric Scholarship for students with disabilities
- Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST students-Ladakh
- Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to OBC students- Puducherry
- Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER
- National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies
- Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
- Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways
- AICTE PMSSS Scholarship
- Guidelines National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of Scheduled Tribe Students [Central Sector Scheme] 2021-22 to 2025-26
- Preparedness of National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for AY 2026-27
For Details, visit: https://scholarships.gov.in/
Circulars / NSP
State Scholarships
The State Scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to eligible students pursuing various academic programmes. These scholarships are offered by the respective State Governments to support students from different categories and economic backgrounds. The Academic Office facilitates the necessary documentation and verification processes to enable eligible students to avail themselves of the benefits under these schemes
- MP State Scholarship (https://www.medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in/MMVY.aspx)
- Tamil Nadu Scholarship (https://umisdashboard.tnega.org/)
- Jharkhand State Scholarship (https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/)
Application / State Scholarship (TN)
Scholarship Details (Bonafide Certificate issued for Scholarship)
The Academic Office facilitates the issuance of bonafide certificates to students for availing various scholarships offered through government and other funding agencies. These certificates serve as official proof of student status and are issued based on the requirements prescribed under the respective scholarship schemes. The process ensures timely support to students in completing scholarship applications and related documentation.
| Year | Count |
| 2020-21 | 640 , Count |
| 2021-22 | 834 , Count |
| 2022-23 | 792 |
| 2023-24 | 900 |
| 2024-25 | 839 |
| 2025-26 | 994 |
Scholarship to UG Students
List of Scholarships received in the past
The Institute has been facilitating various scholarship opportunities to support students in pursuing their academic programmes without financial constraints. Over the years, students have received scholarships from Central and State Government agencies, public sector organisations, private institutions and other funding bodies. The list of scholarships received in the past highlights the various financial assistance programmes availed by students of the Institute and reflects the continued support extended by these agencies towards higher education.
| Tamil Nadu | Other State |
|
1. National Council Educational Research Training / New Delhi |
1. Backward / Most Backward classes scholarship |
Contact Details
உதவித்தொகை பிரிவு / छात्रवृत्ति अनुभाग / Scholarship Section
கல்வி அலுவலகம் / शैक्षिक कार्यालय / Academic Office
தேசிய தொழில்நுட்பக் கழகம் / राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान / National Institute of Technology
திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி – ௬௨௦ ௦௧௫ / तिरुचिरापल्ली - ६२० ०१५ / Tiruchirappalli – 620 015
தமிழ்நாடு, இந்தியா / तमिलनाडु, भारत / Tamil Nadu, India
தொலைபேசி / दूरभाष / Telephone : +91-431-2503015
தொலைநகல் / फैक्स / Fax: +91-431-2500133
மின்னஞ்சல் / ई-मेल / E-mail: scholarship@nitt.edu