What kind of scholarships are offered at VIT Vellore?
Scholarships at VIT Vellore are mainly offered based on merit. However, economically backward students are provided with need-based scholarships. Check below some of the VIT scholarships:
| Scholarship Name | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students) | Meritorious students from an economically weak background who satisfy criteria specified In the application Application and details would be on VTOP from mid-January |
| 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 |
| 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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