Sharda University offers an array of scholarships aimed at supporting students in their academic journey. These scholarships are designed to reward students exhibiting academic excellence, distinctive innovative ideas, remarkable sports abilities, and significant achievements in arts and culture. The scholarships not only ease the financial burden of education but also motivate students to excel in their chosen fields. The university also conducts the Sharda University Scholastic Aptitude Test (SUSAT), a computer-based qualifying exam, where successful candidates can be awarded up to 100% scholarship benefits. Additionally, the university acknowledges the achievements of students in national level exams like JEE, CUET, CAT, XAT, LSAT, and NATA by offering merit-based scholarships.
Sharda University – Scholarships Based On Scholastic Aptitude Test (SUSAT)
Sharda University conducts the SUSAT to identify and reward students based on their aptitude. Prospective students can apply for this online test through the university's official website and choose their preferred examination centre. This scholarship is applicable to various courses as shown below:
Courses Qualified for SUSAT Scholarship |
B.Tech |
BBA and BBA (Hons) |
MBA |
BA LLB and BBA LLB |
B.Com and B.Com (Hons) |
BA, BA (Hons), and MA |
B.Sc (Hons) |
Sharda University – Merit-Based Scholarships
Sharda University offers a wide range of merit-based scholarships for UG and PG students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance in qualifying exams such as JEE Main for B.Tech students, and CAT/MAT/XAT scores for MBA aspirants. The scholarships also extend to UG and PG programs, excluding MBBS and BDS, based on overall marks in Class 12 or Bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students apply for the Integrated Law Scholarship based on their LSAT or CLAT scores. B.Arch students can also avail scholarships based on their NATA scores.
Sharda University – CUET UG Scholarships
Sharda University offers scholarships based on the merit secured in CUET for the first 300 UG candidates. The percentage of scholarships varies as per the average of CUET percentile score as detailed below:
Average of CUET Percentile Score | Scholarship Percentage |
95.00 and above | 100% |
85.00 - 94.99 | 50% |
80.00 - 84.99 | 20% |
70.00 - 79.99 | 10% |
Sharda University – Other Scholarships
Apart from merit-based and exam-based scholarships, Sharda University offers additional scholarships based on various categories. These include scholarships for wards of Sharda University staff, children of Defence Personnel, siblings studying at the university, and those exhibiting exemplary performance in sports, art, and culture. The university also rewards students with innovative ideas, chosen by a select committee, with scholarships ranging from 10% to 100%.
Sharda University – Ambassador’s Scholarship
Sharda University also offers an Ambassador's Scholarship, which provides up to 100% tuition fee waivers to international students applying for UG, PG, and Doctoral programs. This scholarship is offered to 50 students based on seat availability, and covers regular program duration. The distribution of seats and scholarship percentages is as follows:
Number of Seats | Percentage of Scholarship (Tuition Fee Waiver) |
10 Seats | 100% |
20 Seats | 50% |
20 Seats | 20% |
To retain the Sharda University Scholarship, students must secure a minimum 8.00 CGPA and 75% attendance. Scholarships may not be applicable if there is a gap between academic sessions. Note that students can apply for only one scholarship at Sharda University.