REVA University offers a variety of scholarships to recognize academic excellence, encourage talent, and reduce the financial burden on students pursuing higher education.

These scholarships are available exclusively to students admitted through the University Quota in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. Students admitted through KCET or any other quota are not eligible, unless specifically covered under a particular scholarship category.

It is important to note that the scholarship benefit is applicable only to the prescribed tuition fee and does not cover hostel fees, transport charges, examination fees, application fees, or any other ancillary expenses.

Types of Scholarships at REVA University

REVA University offers scholarships under the following categories:

  • RISE (REVA Initiative for Scholastic Excellence) Scholarship
  • Merit Scholarship (Based on Qualifying Examination)
  • Merit Scholarship (Based on National/State-Level Entrance Examinations)
  • Sports Scholarship
  • NCC Scholarship
  • Defence/Paramilitary/Police Scholarship
  • Scholarship for Specially Abled Students
  • Staff Children & Sibling Scholarship
  • Referral Scholarship

RISE (REVA Initiative for Scholastic Excellence) Scholarship

REVA University offers the RISE Scholarship to identify, assess, and reward meritorious, high-potential, and deserving students from rural settings through its flagship scholarship aptitude test.

RISE Score Scholarship
95% & Above
(Rural Govt. PU College Students)		 100%
95% & Above 50%
85% – 94% 30%
75% – 84% 20%

Note: Continuation is subject to maintaining 90% attendance and a minimum 9.0 SGPA/CGPA in every semester with no backlog.

Merit Scholarship

REVA University awards Merit Scholarships to students based on their performance in qualifying examinations and national or state-level entrance examinations/tests.

Based on Qualifying Examination

Category / Slab National / NRI / OCI / POI REVAite
95% & Above 25% 30%
90% – 94.99% 20% 25%
85% – 89.99% 15% 20%
75% – 84.99% 10% 15%
50% – 74.99% 5% 10%

*REVAite: Stipulated percentage or INR 20,000, whichever is higher.

Based on State-Level Entrance Examinations

Category National/NRI/OCI/POI REVAite
Karnataka State Rank Below 10
(PUC)		 100% 100%
KCET Rank ≤ 1000
(B.Tech)		 100% 100%
KCET Rank ≤ 5000
(B.Tech)		 50% 50%
PGCET Rank ≤ 100 100% 100%
PGCET Rank ≤ 500 50% 50%

Note: Merit Scholarships continue in subsequent years only if the student maintains 90% attendance and a minimum 9.0 SGPA/CGPA without backlog.

Based on National Level Entrance Examinations

JEE Main / CUET (UG)

Marks / Percentile National / NRI / OCI / POI REVAite
Above 90 25% 30%
80 – 89.99 15% 20%
60 – 79.99 5% 10%

CLAT

Score National / NRI / OCI / POI REVAite
Above 125 25% 30%
110 – 124 15% 20%
90 – 109 5% 10%

KCET / COMEDK / Uni-GAUGE

Score National / NRI / OCI / POI REVAite
Above 150 25% 30%
100 – 149 15% 20%
80 – 99 5% 10%

NATA

Score National / NRI / OCI / POI REVAite
Above 125 25% 30%
110 – 124 15% 20%
90 – 109 5% 10%

NEET

Score National / NRI / OCI / POI REVAite
Above 600 25% 30%
500 – 599 15% 20%
400 – 499 5% 10%

PGCET / CUET (PG) / CAT / MAT / XAT / KMAT / Others

Percentile National / NRI / OCI / POI REVAite
Above 90 25% 30%
80 – 89 15% 25%
60 – 79 5% 10%

Sports Scholarship

REVA University awards Sports Scholarships based on students' representation and achievements at International, National, and State-level sporting events.

Representation Level Scholarship
International Medal / Participation 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
National-Level Achievement 80% Tuition Fee Waiver
State-Level Achievement 30% Tuition Fee Waiver

Note: Applicable only to sports recognized by the Indian Olympic Association and AIU.

NCC Scholarship

REVA University awards NCC Scholarships to eligible students based on NCC certificates and participation at different representation levels.

Category Scholarship
TSC / RDC / YEP 20%
NCC ‘C’ Certificate 15%
NCC ‘A’ & ‘B’ Certificates 10%

Defence / Paramilitary / Police Scholarship

REVA University offers Defence, Paramilitary, and Police Scholarships to the wards of serving, retired, and decorated personnel, as well as martyrs and surviving spouses.

Category Defence / Paramilitary Police
Martyrs 50% 50%
Mutilated in Action 20% 15%
Gallantry Awardees 15% 10%
Retired / Serving Personnel 10% 5%
Surviving Spouse 10% 5%

Scholarship for Specially Abled

REVA University provides scholarships to specially abled students to support their higher education journey.

Category Scholarship
Specially Abled Students 25%

Note: Some Important conditions are as follows:

  • Valid disability certificate required
  • Applies for full program duration
  • Must follow university rules

Staff Children & Sibling Scholarship

REVA University grants Staff Children and Sibling Scholarships to support the children of university employees and encourage family admissions.

Category Scholarship
Children of REVA University Permanent Staff 25%
Sibling Admission 15%
Concurrent Sibling Admission
(Same Academic Year)		 10%

Documents Required:

  • Proof of relationship
  • Student Registration Number

Referral Scholarship

REVA University offers Referral Scholarships for admissions referred by existing students, alumni, and employees.

Category Scholarship
Employee Referral 10%
Alumni Referral 8%
Student Referral 5%

General Scholarship Notes

  • Scholarships are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • A student can avail only one scholarship under any category.
  • Scholarships are applicable only to tuition fees.
  • Original document verification is mandatory.
  • Scholarship eligibility does not guarantee award; availability is subject to seat limits.
  • REVA University reserves the right to revise or withdraw scholarship schemes without prior notice.

REVA University Scholarship FAQs

Ques. What are the eligibility requirements for Sports Scholarships at REVA University?

Ans. SNBP University offers Sports and NCC Scholarships to students with outstanding achievements in sports and NCC activities. The scholarship is applicable for the first academic year and may be continued in subsequent years based on performance and approval from the respective department.

Sports Scholarship Eligibility:

Students may apply based on achievements in recognized competitions under the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and AIU University Games, including:

  • International-level participation or medal winners
  • National Games participants and medal winners
  • Senior National and Junior National participants and medal winners
  • Khelo India participants and medal winners
  • AIU (Association of Indian Universities) participants and medal winners
  • SGFI National participants and winners
  • State-level competition participants and winners
  • State School Games organized by State Governments
  • KVS Nationals, CBSE Nationals, Navodaya Nationals, Sainik School Nationals, and All India Public School Nationals (top three positions)

Ques. What are the requirements for maintaining a scholarship at REVA University in subsequent years?

Ans. To continue receiving a scholarship at REVA University beyond the first year, students must fulfill the following conditions:

  • Maintain a minimum 90% attendance across all subjects.
  • Secure a minimum 9.0 CGPA/SGPA in each academic year.
  • Clear all subjects in the first attempt without any backlogs.
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record throughout the course.

Ques. How and when should I apply for a scholarship at REVA University?

Ans. Scholarship applications at REVA University are processed on a first-come, first-served basis under the University Quota.

  • Apply for the scholarship at the time of provisional admission.
  • Submit all required supporting documents along with your application.
  • Candidates applying through entrance exam scores or board examination marks must submit the relevant original mark sheets before the Student Registration Number (SRN) is generated.
  • The application process can be completed online through the REVA University admissions portal or by visiting the campus admissions office.