Can students get scholarships at VIT Chennai?
Yes, VIT Chennai offer scholarships based on merit. Candidates meeting the defined criteria can avail the scholarship benefits. Below are some of the scholarships available for VIT Chennai students:
| Scholarship Name | Criteria |
|---|---|
| VITEEE Scholarship given under "GV School Development Programme" (GVSDP) | Meritorious rank scored in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) in the first year of the programme and the continuance of the same for consecutive years of the programme, based on the criteria mentioned in the award letter issued on admission. |
| Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students) | Meritorious students from an economically weak background who satisfy criteria specified In the application. |
| Merit Awards | The top 10 students of each branch of a programme from the 1st to final year, with a record of above 75% attendance, no history of arrears and not having violated of the code of conduct of the Institute |
| Cent percent Attendance Awards* | Maintained a record of 100% attendance in each semester |
| Sports Scholarship | Students with record performance in various sports and games would be selected for the award of the sports scholarships |
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