Exciting news for students looking forward to the next academic session: Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU), previously known as AISECT University, has introduced the Shiksha Mitra Scholarship Scheme for the 2020 academic year. This generous scholarship programme, valued at 50 Lakhs, is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Since its commencement in 2011, the Shiksha Mitra Scholarship Scheme has grown to become the most significant university-supported Scholarship Program in Madhya Pradesh. The scholarships are awarded as fee waivers, depending on the students' marks in their 12th standard board results.
RTU-Scholarship Details
The following table provides a detailed overview of the Shiksha Mitra Scholarship Scheme's marking notations:
Marking Scheme | Scholarship |
Above 91% marks in qualifying examination | 40% tuition fees waiver |
Above 85% - 90% marks in qualifying examination | 25% tuition fees waiver |
Above 80% - 84% marks in qualifying examination | 20% tuition fees waiver |
Above 70% - 79% marks in qualifying examination | 15% tuition fees waiver |
Below 69% - 60% marks in qualifying examination | 10% tuition fees waiver |
RTU-Scholarship Exemptions
Note that the Shiksha Mitra Scholarship Scheme is not applicable to the following courses:
B.Sc. (Agriculture) |
B.Sc. (Nursing) |
GNM |
LLM |
B.Ed. |
B.Ed. (PT) |
B.P.Ed. |
RTU-Scholarship Objectives
The Chancellor of RNTU, Mr. Santosh Kumar Choubey, elucidated the objectives of the scholarship scheme. He stressed that the scholarship aims to enhance accessibility and affordability for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling them to enroll in updated courses at reasonable fees. Furthermore, the Shiksha Mitra Scholarship Scheme opens doors to a forward-thinking learning environment and equips students with practical skills for a prosperous future.
RTU-University Profile
As India's first university to offer 32 skill courses through RNTU-NSDC Skill Academies, RNTU boasts recognition from UGC and accreditation from NAAC. It's also a proud member of AIU and ACU. Approved by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, INC, MP Paramedical Council, the university offers an impressive range of over 80 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses under 12 faculties.