Joy University Scholarships and Financial Aid Options offer a wide range of financial support to help deserving students achieve their academic goals without the burden of high tuition fees. Whether you are a top-performing student, an athlete, or come from an economically challenged background, Joy University provides merit-based, need-based, and special-category scholarships to ensure education remains accessible. With generous tuition waivers, exam-based grants, and region-specific support, Joy University stands committed to empowering students from all walks of life through its inclusive financial aid programs.
Joy University Merit‑Based Scholarships
Joy University Merit-Based Scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence by offering substantial tuition fee waivers to high-achieving students. These scholarships recognize top scores in board exams, entrance tests, and consistent scholastic performance.
Undergraduate Programmes
- X & XII Marks Scored ≥95% – 50% tuition fee waiver (top 100 applicants)
- JOYAT (Entrance Test) – Tiered waiver throughout course:
- ≥90% JOYAT + ≥80% marks → 25%
- ≥80% JOYAT + ≥75% marks → 20%
- ≥70% JOYAT + ≥70% marks → 15%
- JOYAT Free‑ship (first-year only, first-come-first-served):
- 60‑69.99% → ₹15,000
- 50‑59.99% → ₹10,000
Programme‑Specific Scholarships
- Law (BA LL.B. & BBA LL.B.) – Based on CLAT performance:
- CLAT 100 + ≥70% in X/XII → 50% waiver
- CLAT 80‑99.99 → 35%
- CLAT 60‑79.99 → 25%.
- B.Tech – Based on JEE Main percentile:
- 95th percentile + ≥70% marks → 50% waiver
- 90–95 percentile → 25% waiver
- Other UG programmes (including Design) – Based on national entrance exams:
- CUET: ≥90% → 30%; 80–89.9% → 20%; 70–79.9% → 15%.
- UCEED/NIFT/NID‑DAT: Multi-tiered waiver up to 50%.
Postgraduate (MBA)
| Exam | Score/Percentile Criteria | Tuition Fee Waiver |
| CAT/XAT | ≥ 90th percentile | 50% |
| ≥ 80th percentile | 25% | |
| ≥ 70th percentile (for Women) | 10–15% | |
| GMAT | ≥ 650 | 50% |
| ≥ 600 | 25% | |
| ≥ 550 (for Women) | 10–15% | |
| NMAT | ≥ 240 | 50% |
| ≥ 220 | 35% | |
| ≥ 200 | 25% | |
| ≥ 180 | 10% | |
| JOYAT | ≥ 25 | 10% |
| ≥ 25 (for Women) | 10–15% |
CUET Scholarship
| CUET Percentage | Scholarship |
| 90% & above | 30% Scholarship in Tuition Fee |
| 80% to 89.9% | 20% Scholarship in Tuition Fee |
| 70% to 79.9% | 15% Scholarship in Tuition Fee |
JU‑SES: Talent‑Quest Merit Exam
The JU‑SES (Scholastic Excellence Scholarship) is a separate entry-based scholarship for UG students.
- Held twice (30 April & 20 May 2025)
- Top scorers can win up to 50% tuition waiver for the full duration
- Further benefits include placement on a waitlist or one-time fixed waivers.
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Category‑Based Concessions
Undergraduates
- SC/ST (≥70%) → 20% waiver
- Differently‑abled (≥50%) → 50% waiver
- Defence/Paramilitary quota (≥70%) → 15% waiver
- Level‑based sports quotas up to 100% waiver for international athletes.
- Domicile (Tamil Nadu, ≥70%) → 5% waiver.
Postgraduate/Executive/PhD
- Similar structure: Differently‑abled 60%, sports up to 100%, domicile 5%, SC/ST & Defence 10%, etc.
- Note: Excludes Nursing & Law courses.
International Student Scholarships
- For Undergraduate International Students (≥80% in XII): 50% tuition waiver
- For Postgraduate (≥60% in UG): 50% waiver
- Lower marks bracket (70% in XII, 55% in UG) gets 30% waiver.
Talent Scholarships (Performing Arts)
UG students with 55%+ and podium positions in arts/music/dance competitions (state or national) are eligible for a 50% waiver.
Alumni & Staff Scholarships
- Alumni (Joy/Rajas Group): 15% fee waiver across all programmes.
- Alumni spouse/children/siblings:
- UG: 15% waiver (X & XII ≥60%),
- PG/Executive: 15% (X, XII & graduation ≥60%).
- Employees (Rajas Group): Same family benefits, 15% waiver.
- Referred students by employees: 10–15% waiver (excl. Nursing & Law).
Joy University Scholarship Application Process
Check the below steps to know the process for applying at Joy University.
- Enroll in your chosen program.
- Submit a scholarship form with relevant documents and marks.
- All awards are vetted by the Scholarship Committee.
- Entry exams like JOYAT or JU-SES require separate registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I receive both JU‑SES and other scholarships simultaneously?
Yes. The JU‑SES is awarded separately; you can still apply for other scholarships. If you don’t qualify in JU‑SES but meet its minimum percentile, you may be put on a waitlist and still be eligible for other fee waivers (e.g. Merit, Economical scholarships).
2. What is the JU Scholastic Excellence Scholarship Exam (JU‑SES)?
 The JU‑SES is a special merit-based exam introduced in 2025, offering UG aspirants the chance to earn a 50 % tuition waiver for their entire course duration (3 or 4 years). It is independent of other scholarships, and students can participate in both exam dates (30 April & 20 May 2025) to improve ranking. Even those who just meet the minimum percentile may be placed on a waiting list and still be considered for other fee waivers.
3. Â Are these scholarships at Joy University only for first-year students? Can they continue in later years?
 Most scholarships (including Chancellor, Merit, Sports, Economical, and Differently‑abled) are renewable annually, provided you meet the criteria each year, such as CGPA thresholds, no backlogs, and timely reapplication before the deadline.
4. What is the JU North East Scholarship, and who qualifies?
Joy University offers the JU North East Scholarship exclusively to students who completed their Class 12 from boards in North Eastern states (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura). Successful applicants can receive up to a 100% tuition fee waiver, renewable annually, provided they maintain minimum CGPA (often 6.0), have no backlogs, and apply by the deadline each year.
5. How does the Differently‑Abled Scholarship work?
The JU Differently Abled Scholarship supports students with locomotor, orthopedic, speech, or hearing disabilities. Up to 75% tuition fee waiver is awarded based on certification from a competent authority. To renew, students must apply each year before deadlines, maintain required CGPA (typically ≥ 7.0), and have no academic backlogs or gaps
