Central University of Tamil Nadu Scholarship Details

The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) offers various scholarships to support students financially. These scholarships are provided by the central government, state governments, and other agencies. Below are the key scholarships available:

1. Central Government Scholarships

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Students

  • For students from minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).

  • Family income should be less than ?2.5 Lakh per annum.

  • Covers tuition fees and maintenance allowance.

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships

  • Includes Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students.

  • Pragati & Saksham Scholarships for girls and differently-abled students in technical courses.

• UGC Scholarships

  • UGC-NET JRF/SRF for research scholars.

  • Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority students pursuing research.

2. State Government Scholarships

• Tamil Nadu Government Scholarships

  • Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Scholarships for SC/ST students.

  • BC/MBC/DNC Scholarships for Backward Class students.

3. University-Specific Scholarships & Financial Aid

• CUTN Merit Scholarships

  • For top-performing students in various courses.

• Free Studentship Scheme

  • For economically weak students (tuition fee waiver).

• Earn While You Learn (EWYL) Scheme

  • Part-time work opportunities within the university.

4. Other Scholarships

• ICSSR Fellowships (for Social Science Research Scholars).

• CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship (for Science stream researchers).

• AICTE/SERB Scholarships (for Engineering & Technology students).

How to Apply?

• Most scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): https://scholarships.gov.in

• For university-specific aid, check the CUTN Student Welfare Section or official website: https://cutn.ac.in