Chandigarh University scholarship scheme covers various scholarships for deserving students. The scholarships are mostly given on entrance exam scores as well as merit basis. Based on CUET, candidates with a score of 90.02 to 100 marks are offered a 100% fee waiver. Moreover, candidates with a rank up to 25000 in JEE Main are offered 100% scholarship on semester fees. Apart from this, the scholarship is also offered by Chandigarh University on the basis of UG scores for PG courses and 12th scores for UG courses. Additionally, through its Rs 10 Crore Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (AFEWS), CU provides exclusive scholarships to wards and spouses of Defence Personnel, reflecting its commitment to honoring India’s Defence Forces. Scroll down to get the details.
Chandigarh University (CU) stands as a beacon of gratitude and respect for India’s Defence Forces, recognizing the sacrifices and stories behind every uniform. Through its Rs 10 Crore Scholarship Scheme, CU offers exclusive educational opportunities for the wards and spouses of Defence Personnel under the Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (AFEWS). Moreover, 5% of seats in every course at CU are reserved for the families of Defence Martyrs, including spouses and wards, ensuring priority access to quality education.
Comprehensive Fee Concessions:
| Fee Concession Percentage | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| 15% | War widows, wards of war casualties, war-injured and released Defence personnel, their spouses, and war-disabled Defence personnel (superannuated) and their families |
| 10% | Wards/spouses of serving and retired Defence personnel, and paramilitary forces personnel |
| 20% | For serving Defence officers on study leave, with 1% of seats (minimum one per course) reserved for them. |
Impact and Commitment
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Long-standing Support | Over the past 12 years, CU has awarded scholarships worth over ₹5.70 crore to 5,723 wards of Defence personnel, reflecting its enduring commitment to the Armed Forces community. |
| Holistic Development | CU’s NCC Wing has trained and commissioned 43 students as officers in the Indian Armed Forces, underlining its role in nurturing leadership and patriotism. |
| Renewal Criteria | To continue receiving the scholarship, students must maintain academic performance without semester/year drops or failing grades in regular exams. |
How to Apply
| Application Process | Eligible candidates can apply through the official CU scholarship portal, submitting required documents to avail the benefits. |
| Marks Obtained in Exam | Fee Waiver |
| 90-100 Marks | 100% Scholarship |
| 80-90 Marks | 50% Scholarship |
| 70-80 Marks | 40% Scholarship |
| 60-70 Marks | 30% Scholarship |
| 50-60 Marks | 25% Scholarship |
| 40-50 Marks | 15% Scholarship |
| Marks Obtained in Exam | Fee Waiver |
| 90-100 Marks | 100% Scholarship |
| 80-90 Marks | 40% Scholarship |
| 70-80 Marks | 30% Scholarship |
| 60-70 Marks | 20% Scholarship |
| 50-60 Marks | 15% Scholarship |
| 40-50 Marks | 10% Scholarship |
For engineering courses, the scholarship based on JEE Main (maximum of 5% of total intake seats in each course) shall be offered under the scheme.
| All India Rank (AIR) | Scholarship Offered |
| Upto 25000 | 100% of semester fee |
| 25001 to 50000 | 75% of semester fee |
| 50001 to 75000 | 50% of semester fee |
| 75001 to 100000 | 20% of semester fee |
| 100001 to 125000 | 10% of semester fee |
A maximum of 10% of the total intake seats in each Course shall be offered under the scheme.
| Percentage marks in 12th | Scholarship Offered |
| => 90% | 50% of semester fee |
| 85 to 89.99% | 20% of semester fee |
| 80 to 84.99% | 10% of semester fee |
A maximum of 10% of the total intake seats in each Course shall be offered under the scheme.
| Percentage marks in Graduation | Scholarship Offered |
| => 90% | 50% of semester fee |
| 80 to 89.99% | 30% of semester fee |
| 75 to 79.99% | 20% of semester fee |
| 70 to 74.99% | 10% of semester fee |