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Sister Nivedita University Scholarships 2026: Types, Eligibility, and Benefits

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SNU Kolkata Scholarships
SNU Kolkata Government Scholarships
SNU Kolkata Other Scholarships

Sister Nivedita University scholarships offer 25% to 100% tuition fee waivers for undergraduate and postgraduate students. UG merit scholarships cover students with 85%+ in Class 10 & 12. PG merit scholarships cover students with 65%+ in graduation. Talent scholarships reward achievements in sports and performing/visual arts, with a 100% fee waiver for international-level performers and 50% for state/national medalists.

Government-backed scholarships include NEC Merit, Prime Minister’s Scholarship, and the Central Sector Scheme, providing support to 82,000 students. Other scholarship schemes like Kanyashree K3 provide INR 2000 to Arts or Commerce students and INR 2500 per month to science background students.

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SNU Kolkata Scholarships

SNU Kolkata offers merit-based, talent-based, and need-based scholarships. Undergraduate and postgraduate students can receive 25 -100% tuition fee waivers. Check the SNU scholarship for undergraduate students and more in the table below:

Category	Sub-Category	Eligibility Criteria	Benefits (TFW)
SNU Merit Scholarship- Undergraduate	Marks in Class 10 and 12	≥ 95%	100%
		90-94.99%,	50%
		85-89.99%	25%
SNU Merit Scholarship-Postgraduate	Marks in Graduation	≥ 75%	100%
		70-74.99%	50%
		65-69.99%	25%
SNU Talent Scholarship	Sports - International Players	Represented State/Nation in sports at International level	100%
	Sports - National Medal Winners	Represented State/Nation and won Gold, Silver, or Bronze at National level	50%
	Sports - National/State Participation	Participation in IOC/IOA/MYAS recognized events (Olympics, Asian Games, etc.)	25%
	Performing and Visual Arts (National/International Level)	Achievements in performing arts (singing, dancing, drama) or visual arts (painting, sculpture) at National/International level	100%
	Performing and Visual Arts - State Level	Achievements in performing/visual arts at State level	50%
	Performing and Visual Arts - District Level	Achievements in performing/visual arts at District level	25%
Chancellor Merit cum Means Scholarship	-	Needy students with good academic record; family income certificate required	50% -100%
SNU Scholarship Scheme for Alumni	-	Candidates who completed previous examination from any Techno India Group institute	15%

SNU Kolkata Government Scholarships

SNU Kolkata offers government-backed scholarships for meritorious and needy students. The scholarship category includes NER residents, SC/ST students, and wards of armed forces personnel. Benefits range from tuition support to fellowships. See the table below for Sister Nivedita scholarships by the government in the table below:

Scholarship Category	Eligibility Criteria	Benefits
NEC Merit Scholarship	Permanent NER students whose parents annual income ≤ INR 8 Lakh. Pursuing Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate, M.Phil./Ph.D students	Financial support for tuition and related academic expenses
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme	Dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows enrolled in B.E, B.Tech, B.Ed, BCA, MCA, B.Pharma	Selection of 150 students/session (50% girls); Financial support for tuition and education expenses
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme	Dependent children/widows of martyrs in CAPF/Assam Rifles or martyred during terror/naxal attacks	2000 scholarships for CAPF/Assam Rifles, 500 for State police. Financial support for professional degree programs
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students	Meritorious students from low-income families and ≥ 80% marks in Class 12	82,000 scholarships for regular graduate, postgraduate students
National Fellowship and Scholarship for ST Students	ST students; PhD, M.Phil, Graduation, or Post-graduation	Fellowship for higher education (PhD/M.Phil); Scholarship for UG/PG courses
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students	SC students with annual family income ≤ INR 8 Lakh	30% slots reserved for SC girls. 4,200 scholarships for tuition and academic support

SNU Kolkata Other Scholarships

SNU Kolkata provides UGC, AICTE, and state-level scholarships for meritorious, specially abled, and female students. Around 1,000 to 10,000 scholarships are awarded annually across various schemes. The table below presents other scholarships available to SNU Kolkata students:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Benefits
UGC Scholarship
Ishan Uday	Students must be domiciles of Northeastern states; general, technical, and professional courses including medical/paramedical; parental income ≤ INR 4.5 Lakh	10,000 scholarships awarded annually
PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Only girl child enrolling in first year of PG course	3,000 scholarships awarded annually
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders	1st and 2nd rank holders in undergraduate programs; can pursue PG in any specialization at any institution of higher learning in India	Financial support for tuition and academic expenses
PG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students for Professional Courses	SC/ST students pursuing postgraduate professional courses	1,000 scholarships awarded annually
AICTE Scholarships
Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree)	Female students enrolled in technical degree courses	5,000 scholarships awarded annually
Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student (Technical Degree)	Specially-abled students enrolled in technical degree courses	Financial support and encouragement for technical education
Kanyashree K3 Scholarship	Minimum 45% marks in UG	INR 2000 (Arts, Commerce) and INR 2500 (Science) per month

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Ans: Sister Nivedita University offers University Scholarships, Government Scholarships, and other National-level Scholarships. Major scholarships are available in the table below:

Category	Sub-Category	Eligibility Criteria	TFW/Support
SNU Merit Scholarship-UG	Marks in Class 10 & 12	≥95%	100%
		90–94.99%	50%
		85–89.99%	25%
SNU Merit Scholarship-PG	Marks in Graduation	≥75%	100%
		70–74.99%	50%
		65–69.99%	25%
SNU Talent Scholarship	Sports – International Players	Represented State/Nation at International level	100% tuition fee waiver
SNU Talent Scholarship	Performing & Visual Arts (National/International)	Achievements in singing, dancing, drama, painting, sculpture	100% tuition fee waiver

Ans: SNU Kolkata offers scholarships if you fulfill the criteria given below:

Merit-based scholarships: Students with ≥85% in Class 10 & 12 (UG) or ≥65% in graduation (PG).
Talent-based scholarships: Students representing State/National/International achievements in sports, performing arts, or visual arts.
Need-based scholarships: Students who require financial help.
Alumni scholarships: Students who previously graduated from any Techno India Group institute.

Ans: With a score of 50%, you may get a need-based or government scholarship. But you are not eligible for SNU merit scholarships. Check the scholarship you may get at SNU Kolkata: