To help deserving students continue with their education, VIT offers a variety of scholarships and endowment awards. Under the GV School Development Programme (GVSDP), students at VIT are also eligible for scholarships based on their rank on the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE). Merit scholarships are awarded to class toppers and academically outstanding students, and financial aid is provided to students from families with lower incomes. In addition to scholarships, the Vellore Institute of Technology gives meritorious students monetary awards through various Endowment Awards.
The VIT scholarships awarded to the students are:
- Government Scholarships
- Institutional Scholarships Eligibility
- Endowment Awards
- VITEEE-GVSDP Scholarship
Government Scholarships
students can check various Government scholarships with amounts ranging from INR 37K to INR 9.06 Lakhs.
| Sl. No. | Scholarships Name | Female | Male | Total No. | Amount (INR) |
| 1 | CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS | 8 | 31 | 39 | 6,20,000 |
| 2 | MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP FOR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COURSES CS | 0 | 12 | 12 | 3,45,000 |
| 3 | POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES MINORITIES CS | 6 | 6 | 12 | 84,500 |
| 4 | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION TO THE WARDS OF BEEDI/CINE/IOMC/LSDM- POST MATRIC | 0 | 4 | 4 | 43,000 |
| 5 | ISHAN UDAY SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR NER | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3,12,000 |
| 6 | AICTE – PRAGATI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GIRL STUDENTS (TECHNICAL DEGREE) | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3,00,000 |
| 7 | PG INDIRA GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP FOR SINGLE GIRL CHILD | 0 | 2 | 2 | 72,400 |
| 8 | PG SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDERS (I and II RANK HOLDERS) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37,200 |
| 9 | AICTE – SWANATH SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (TECHNICAL DEGREE) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,00,000 |
| 10 | PRIME MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES AND ASSAM RIFLES | 7 | 21 | 28 | 9,06,000 |
Institutional Scholarships Eligibility
VIT also offers various awards and scholarships based on rank in VITEEE. The application is in online mode and through VTOP from mid-January.
| Sl. No. | Scholarships/ Awards | Eligibility |
| 1 | VITEEE Scholarship given under “GV School Development Programme” (GVSDP) | The meritorious rank scored in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) in the first year of the program and the continuance of the same for consecutive years of the program, based on the criteria mentioned in the award letter issued on admission. |
| 2 | 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 | ||
| 3 | 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 no violation of the code of conduct of the Institute |
| 4 | Cent percent Attendance Awards* | Maintained a record of 100% attendance each semester |
| 5 | Merit Awards for NRI / Foreign students | Students with no standing arrears and who have completed the registered courses in the first attempt with a CGPA of above eight and have not violated the code of discipline would be selected as a whole from each branch of engineering. |
| 6 | Best outgoing NRI / Foreign students | A single student with the most outstanding score / CGPA and achivments in extra curricular activities would be selected from all the branches of Engineering. |
| 7 | Sports Scholarship | Students with record performance in various sports and games would be selected for the award of the sports scholarships. |
VIT Vellore Endowment Awards
| Endowment Awards | The “Endowment Award” is instated by parents/ others in memory of a loved one |
| Ms. Usha Mukunda Rao Award for Meritorious Students in German Language (5*2000) | 5 cash awards of Rs. 2000 and a certificate each for the top five meritorious students in the German language |
| B K Vora Memorial Award | A cash award of Rs. 2000 and a certificate to the most meritorious student of II Year M. Tech. Automotive Engineering programme |
| Vijayamookambika Endowment Award (2*21000) | A cash award of Rs. 21,000 and a certificate each to two students from each of the PG streams in Chemistry and Biotechnology and an economically weak back-ground |
| Mr. KGK Choudhary Award for Sports | A gold medal and a certificate to be awarded to the best outgoing lady student who excels in sports |
| Ms. Binda Choudhary Award | A gold medal and a certificate to be awarded to the most proficient and meritorious student in English Language |
| Siddharth Merit Cum Means Award | A cash award of Rs. 20,000 and a certificate to a meritorious student from the III year Mechanical Engineering and an economically weak back-ground |
| Ishan Goel Endowment Award & Gold Medal | A cash award of Rs. 11,000, a Gold medal, and a certificate to the best outgoing student of Computer Science and Engineering |
| Dr. Ramya Sekar Memorial Award & Gold Medal | A cash award of Rs. 5,000, a Gold medal, and a certificate to the best outgoing lady student of Electronics Communication and Engineering |
| Anshuman Singh Memorial Award & Gold Medal | A cash award of Rs. 10,000, a Gold medal, and a certificate to the best outgoing student of Mechanical Engineering |
| Chancellor’s Gild Medal (Best Outgoing Engineering) – B.Tech. | A cash award of Rs. 25,000, a Gold medal and special certificate to the best all-round out-going student from the UG Engineering stream |
| Chancellor’s Special Award (Best out-going Non-Engineering) – B.Sc. Agri (Honors) / B.Des. / B.Sc. | A cash award of Rs. 10,000 and special certificate to the best all-round out-going student from the Non-Engineering stream – B.Sc. Agri (Honors) / B.Des. / B.Sc. |
| Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 3 Year UG – BBA / BCA / B.Com. | A cash award of Rs. 10,000 and special certificate to the best all-round out-going student – 3 Year UG – BBA / BCA / B.Com. |
| Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 5 5-year integrated – M.Tech. / M.Sc. | A cash award of Rs. 10,000 and a special certificate to the best all-round out-going student – 5 Year Integrated – M.Tech. / M.Sc. |
| Chancellor’s Special Award (Best outgoing Student) – 2 Year PG – M.Tech / M.Sc./ MCA / MBA / MSW / M.Des. | A cash award of Rs. 10,000 and a special certificate to the best all-round out-going student – 2 Year PG – M.Tech / M.Sc./ MCA / MBA / MSW / M.Des. |
VITEEE-GVSDP Scholarship
The top 10 rank holders of VITEEE will be given a 100% tuition fee waiver for all four years. The minimum tuition fee waiver is 25% for the rank holder from 101 to 500.
| Performance | Scholarship |
| VITEEE rank holders of 1 to 10 | 100% Tuition fee waiver for all four years. |
| VITEEE rank holders of 11 to 50 | 75% Tuition fee waiver for all four years. |
| VITEEE rank holders of 51 to 100 | 50% Tuition fee waiver for all four years. |
| VITEEE rank holders of 101 to 500 | 25% Tuition fee waiver for all four years. |
How To Apply for VIT Vellore Scholarships?
During the time of admission, students who have excelled in the State or Central Board Examinations or who have earned a VITEEE rank must submit their mark sheet or VITEEE Scorecard and any other required paperwork. Students must visit the official website of VIT or VTOP, the institute’s digital initiative for accessing and processing academic and support services, to apply for additional scholarships. On VTOP, the application and information on VIT Scholarships will be made public.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I get a 100% scholarship in VIT Vellore?
Yes, you can get a 100% scholarship at VIT Vellore based on VITEEE. However, NIAT also offers up to 100% scholarship based on NAT and counselling session feedback
2. How can I apply for the scholarships at VIT?
At the time of admission, you need to submit your mark sheet or VITEEE Scorecard and any other required paperwork. For additional scholarships, you need to visit the official website of VIT or VTOP. However, the NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technology scholarship application is much easier as it is based on the NAT score followed by a counselling session that will discuss your needs and goals.
3. Are there any Government scholarships available at VIT Vellore?
Yes, VIT Vellore offers government scholarships. Some of the scholarships offered are the Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarship For College And University Students, Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship For Professional And Technical Courses, Post Matric Scholarship Schemes Minorities, Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Post Matric, etc.
4. What are some examples of Endowment Awards offered by VIT Vellore?
Some of the Endowment awards given to VIT Vellore students are the Ms. Usha Mukunda Rao Award for Meritorious Students in German Language (5*2000), B K Vora Memorial Award, Vijayamookambika Endowment Award (2*21000), Mr. KGK Choudhary Award for Sports, Ms. Binda Choudhary Award, etc
5. What are the scholarships offered by VIT Vellore to support meritorious and needy students?
The scholarships, such as the GV School Development Programme, Merit Awards, Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship, etc., are the scholarships offered to the meritorious and needy students.
