Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi Scholarships
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi offers scholarships to students for providing financial assistance to groom and support talented students. VTU scholarships are provided regardless of caste or gender. Moreover, the institute also incentivises students by offering fellowships.
- There are a total of 13 VTU Belagavi scholarships available for the students.
- Visvesvaraya Technological University scholarship amount varies according to the nature of scholarship.
- Students can apply for a particular scholarship by filling the VTU scholarship form.
- Students with excellent merit scores and low annual income can fill the form on Visvesvaraya Technological University Belagavi scholarship portal.
Most Visvesvaraya Technological University scholarships have a limited tenure and are subject to meeting particular merit requirements and minimum marks criteria set by the scholarship awarding body. VTU Belagavi fellowships and scholarships are directed towards promoting education among underdeveloped segments, including female and minority students.
Awardees of the VTU Belagavi fellowships are typically chosen based on the selection committee’s merit and recommendation. Moreover, some fellowships may require candidates to sit for an interview as part of the shortlisting process.
VTU Belagavi Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Amount |
| Post Graduate Merit ScholarshipScheme for University RankHolders at Undergraduate Level | Rank holders (First and Second) + Minimum of 60% marks in graduation + Candidate should not be above 30 years The scholarship is valid for two years of master’s degree. (10 months a year) and will be awarded by UGC on a merit basis. | Rs. 2000 per month |
| Post Graduate IndiraGandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | Single girl child pursuing master’s degree course (1st year) from a recognized university + Candidate must not be over 30 years Scholarship is valid for two years (10 months a year). | Rs. 2000 per month |
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)and Research Associateship (RA)for Foreign Nationals | Applicable only for teacher or students from developing countries of Asia/Africa and Latin America For JRF: A high-classmaster’s degree + a second-class bachelor’s degree ORA second-class master’s degree +A first-class bachelor’s degree + 35 years (Male candidates)/ 40 years (Female candidates) as on 1 July of the year of application. For Research Associate: 40 years of age (Male candidates)/ 45 years of age (Female candidates) as of1st July of the year of application. + A doctorate degree + Published research work to their credit + Proof ofIndependent research work. | Rs. 12,000 per month for the first two years + Rs. 14,000 per month for the remaining years (Based on certain conditions) |
Junior Research FellowshipinEngineering and Technology | Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy with 55% marks + 40 years age limit (As of 1 July ofthe year of the award. Extendable by 5 years for women/ SC/ ST candidates.) | Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for the first two years + Rs. 15,000/- thereafter |
| Junior Research FellowshipinSciences, Humanities and Social Sciences | NET or the UGC-CSIR joint test qualifying candidates AND JRF selection is done by universities/institutions/colleges. | Rs. 12,000/- p.m. for the first two years + Rs.14,000/- thereafter |
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship forSC/ST Candidates during XI Plan | SC/ ST candidates who have passed postgraduate examinations and is desirous to pursue full-time research without JRF of UGC-NET or UGC-CSIR NET. + Student should be registered for Ph.D. / M.Phil. at the university within two years of receiving the award letter. | Fellowship in Engg. &Technology Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for the first two years + Rs. 15,000/- thereafterFellowship in Science,Humanities and Social ScienceRs. 12,000/- per month for 2 years and Rs.14,000/-p.m. for the remaining years. |
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Humanities and Social Sciences | Students below 35 years of age who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis or have completed a Ph.D. (Age as of 1st July of the year of the award.) | Fellowship: Rs. 18,000- Rs. 22,000 per month (With an annual increment of Rs. 1000.)Bridging fellowship: Rs. 16,000 per month (For those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis)Contingency – Rs. 30,000/- |
| UGC Research Fellowships in Science for Meritorious Students | Candidates registered for Ph.D. in Science in Universitieswith Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence/Centres of AdvanceStudies and Department of Special Assistance recognised by UGC. | Rs. 8,000 per month |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship forMinority Students | The candidate should belong to one of the minority communities as stated under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. + Self-declared minority community certificate on a non-judicial stamp paper of rupees ten. + Admission in full-time M.Phil/Ph.D course in the University within two years of receiving the award letter. + Only two individuals from a family can avail of this fellowship + Annual income of the guardian should not exceed Rs. 4.5 lakhs + Income certificate issued by a designated authority. | Rs. 16,000 for first two years (JRF) + Rs. 18,000 for remaining years (SRF) |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship toWomen Candidates | Doctorate degree in relevant subject + Published research work to the student’s credit + 55% marks in bachelor’s degree and 60% marks in post-graduation degree for general or open category candidates/ 50% in bachelor’s degree and 55% in post-graduation degree for reserved candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PH). + Up to 55 years (For general/open category)/ 60years (For SC/ST/OBC/PH/Minority communities) as on 1st July on the year of application. | Rs. 25,000 per month for 2 years (fixed) + Rs. 30,000 per month thereafter (fixed). |
| UGC Scheme for Post-doctoral Fellowships | Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis or have finished their Ph.D. | Fellowship: Rs. 18,000- Rs. 22,000 per month (With an annual increment of Rs. 1000.)Bridging fellowship: Rs. 16,000 per month (For those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis) |
| Emeritus Fellowship | Quality of research and published work contributed by the teacher during his/her service career. However, the scholarship is valid up to the age of 70 of an individual or for a period of two years from the award (Whichever is earlier). | Rs. 20,000 per month from UGC for two years. +A contingency grant of Rs. 50,000. |
