VIT-AP University's merit scholarships announced

GUWAHATI: Dr. G. Viswanathan, Founder & Chancellor, VIT announces GV Merit Scholarship and Rajeswari Ammal Merit Scholarship aimed at supporting candidates enrolling Non-Engineering programmes such as BBA, B.Com., Law, B.Sc. and B.A. and Post Graduate programmes from the academic year 2021-22.

Dr. S.V. Kota Reddy, Vice Chancellor, VIT-AP explained that the GV Merit Scholarship is for any Board Topper across the country. Under this scholarship, the admitted candidate will get 100% scholarship for all years of the UG programme. He also stated the eligibility criteria to avail Rajeswari Ammal merit scholarship, the candidate must be a District Topper from any state across the country. The admitted candidate is eligible for a 50% scholarship on the Tuition Fee for all the years of the degree programme. If the District Topper is a girl, she will get an additional 25% scholarship making it as 75% scholarship.

Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President, VIT –AP said that the PG Merit Scholarship for all PG Programmes with 100% Scholarship to all admitted candidates who have secured CGPA of 9.0/ 90% or above (whichever is applicable) in the qualifying UG examination and Merit scholarship of 50% to the admitted candidates who have secured CGPA of 8.0/ 80% or above (whichever is applicable) in the qualifying UG examination and under this category, an additional 25% of Scholarship will be given for a girl candidate making it as 75% Scholarship.

Dr. C.L.V Sivakumar, Registrar, VIT-AP said that these Merit Scholarships can be availed in Non-Engineering programme from the academic year 2021-22. The last date to apply for admission is 31st May 2021, stated a press release.

Also Read: 38 students from Guwahati & Shillong graduate from US Consulate, Kolkata

Also watch: Tragic road accident in Moran, person carrying body for cremation killed