Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, Thanjavur, popularly known as PMIST, offers an abundance of scholarship opportunities for its students. Designed to help financially and to recognize excellence, these scholarships span a diverse range of criteria and can be an invaluable aid to students during their academic journey at PMIST. This article will help you understand all the scholarships PMIST provides, their eligibility criteria and the benefits they offer to students.
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PMIST-Overview of Available Scholarships
PMIST offers a myriad of scholarships for students under various categories. Here is a comprehensive list of all the scholarships available for undergraduate and integrated programs at PMIST:
| Scholarship Category | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefits |
| Annai E.V.R. Nagammaiar Scholarship | Scored 90% or above in PMIST Entrance Exam or 80 percentile or above in IIT JEE Main | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Annai E.V.R Maniammaiar Scholarship for Women | School First Rank in HSC | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Sir A.T. Panner Selvam Merit Scholarship | Marks 90% or above in HSC | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Dr. Muthulakhsmi Scholarship for First-Generation Graduate | First-generation graduate | INR 20,000 per year |
| Puratchi Bharathidasan Sports Scholarship | Representation in National Level | 100% tuition fee and hostel fee waiver |
PMIST-Scholarships for Special Categories
At PMIST, the Institute also acknowledges the need to support special categories of students. There are scholarships designed specifically for these groups:
| Scholarship Category | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefits |
| Dr. C. Natesanar Scholarship | NCC Cadets with ‘A’ Certificate/ Widows/ Dependents of Ex-Service/ Service Personnel | INR 20,000 per year for B. Tech./B.Arch. |
| Dr. T.M.Nair Scholarship for Differently Abled Students | Differently-abled students | INR 20,000 per year for B. Tech./B.Arch. |
| Savitribai Phule Scholarship for Students from Sister Institutions | Students from sister institutions | INR 20,000 per year for B. Tech. |
| Pulavar G. Imayavaramban Scholarship for Siblings of PMIST Students | Siblings of PMIST students | INR 20,000 per year for B. Tech. |
| Thalabathi Pattukottai Azhagiri Samy Scholarship for Wards of PMIST Employees | Wards of PMIST employees | INR 20,000 per year for B. Tech. |
PMIST-Scholarships for Postgraduate Programs
PMIST also extends its scholarships to students pursuing postgraduate programs. These scholarships aim to reward the academic excellence of their students:
| Scholarship Category | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Benefits |
| Puthiya Paarvai’ Dr. Natarajan Merit Scholarship | Students with Valid GATE Score/CGPA 9 or above in 10 point scale/Marks 90% or above in UG | INR 55,000 per year for M.Arch/M.Tech. |
| Arignar Anna Scholarship | NCC Cadets with ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate/ Widows/ Dependents of Ex-Service/ Service Personnel | INR 50,000 per year for M. Tech. |
| Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi Scholarship for Differently Abled Students | Differently-abled students | INR 50,000 per year for M. Tech. |
| Swamy Kaivalyam Scholarship for Students from PMIST | Students from PMIST | INR 50,000 per year for M. Tech. |
| Kappalottiya Thamizhan V.O. Chidambaranar Sports Scholarship | Representation in National Level | 100% tuition fee and hostel fee waiver |
To benefit from these scholarships, students must meet the specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship. The number of scholarships available annually may vary, so students are encouraged to apply early and ensure they submit all required documents and meet the respective criteria.