Updated on Jan 09, 2025
Asmita
Calcutta University scholarships are available for meritorious and needy students. The university offers tuition fee waivers and other rewards to eligible students. Some of the scholarships available at Calcutta University are as follows:
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Scholarship |
Eligibility |
Amount/Tuition Fee Waiver/Rewards |
|---|---|---|
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Merit-Based Scholarships |
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University Merit Scholarship |
High academic performance in CU entrance exams/previous exams |
Up to full tuition fee waiver + stipend |
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Departmental Merit Scholarships |
Top scorers in departmental entrance exams/tests |
Partial tuition fee waiver + stipend |
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National Merit Scholarships |
National-level scholarships like PM Scholarship, KVPY, etc. |
Partial or full tuition fee waiver |
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Need-Based Scholarships |
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Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students |
SC/ST students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds |
Full tuition fee waiver + books and boarding |
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Financial Assistance for Education of Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers |
Wards of beedi, cinema, IOMC, and LSDM workers with low income |
Partial tuition fee waiver + stipend |
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Chief Minister's Relief Fund for Higher Education |
Students facing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances |
Variable financial assistance |
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Subject-Specific Scholarships |
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Ishwar Uday Scholarship for North Eastern Region |
Students from North Eastern states pursuing undergraduate studies |
Partial tuition fee waiver + stipend |
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AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarship Scheme |
Female students and students from disadvantaged communities for technical courses |
Partial tuition fee waiver + stipend |
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Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma/Degree) |
Diploma or degree holders in technical courses with financial need |
Full tuition fee waiver + stipend |
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University of Calcutta Endowment Traveling/Foreign Scholarships |
Graduates/postgraduates for research or further studies abroad |
Variable travel and research grants |
