VIT Chennai offers various scholarships for economically weak students to support them in their studies. VIT Chennai offers institute scholarships such as the VITEEE Scholarship given under "GV School Development Programme" (GVSDP), Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students), Merit Awards, Sports Scholarships, and many more. University students can also apply for government scholarships such as the Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships for College And University Students, the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Ministry Of Railways, Post Matric Scholarship to Obc Students Assam and many other scholarships. Students can apply from the official website of VIT Chennai.

VIT Chennai Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Given below are the details of VIT Chennai Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships/ Awards Eligibility
VITEEE Scholarship given under "GV School Development Programme" (GVSDP) Depending on the criteria specified in the award letter given upon admission, meritorious rank in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) in the first year of the program and continuation of the same in subsequent years of the program.

Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students)

 Meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who meet the application conditions.
Application and details would be on VTOP from mid-January
Merit Awards The top 10 students of each branch of a program from the 1st to final year, with a record of above 75% attendance, no history of arrears and not having violated the code of conduct of the Institute
Cent percent Attendance Awards* Candidates who maintained a record of 100% attendance in each semester
Merit Awards for NRI / foreign students Students with no standing arrears and have completed the registered courses in the first attempt with the CGPA of above eight and have not violated the code of discipline would be selected as a whole from each branch of engineering.
Best outgoing NRI / foreign students A single student with the most outstanding score / CGPA and achievements in extracurricular activities would be selected from all the branches of Engineering.
Sports Scholarship Students having a track record of excellence in a variety of sports and games would be chosen to receive sports scholarships.

VIT Chennai Scholarship Percentage of Fee Waiver

The Following details are the percentage of fee waiver according to the rank acquired by a candidate

Performance Scholarship
Central and State Board Toppers 100% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years)
1 to 50 Rank Holder in VITEEE 75% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years)
51 to 100 Rank Holder in VITEEE 50% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years)
101 to 1000 Rank Holder in VITEEE 25% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years)

VIT Chennai Government Scholarships

Given below are the Vit Chennai Government Scholarships name and amount details

Scholarships Amount (INR)
Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships for College And University Students 595000
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police forces And Assam Rifles 870000
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Ministry Of Railways 66000
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship for St Students-Ladakh 167500
AICTE - Swanath Scholarship Scheme ( Technical Degree) 150000
Financial Assistance for Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm Post Matric 15000
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for Ner 78000
Post Matric Scholarship to Obc Students Assam 6200
Umbrella Scheme for Education Of ST Childern - Post Matric Scholarship (Pms) for St Students-Meghalaya 30000
Umbrella Scheme For Education Of ST Children -Post Matric Scholarship (Pms) for St Students Arunachal Pradesh 106400
Pg Scholarship Scheme for SC ST Students For Pursuing Professional Courses 78000
Aicte - Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree) 300000
Pg Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child 181000
Pg Scholarship for University Rank Holders(Ist And Iind Rank Holders) 37200
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna Scholarship, Madhya Pradesh 1200000
Directorate Of Technical Education, Chhattisgarh 20000
AICTE Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) 2020 - 21 for J&K Candidates 1125000
AICTE - Gate Scholarship For Pg Students (M.Tech.) 39191440
Moovalur Ramamiritham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance scheme for girl student in Tamil Nadu Government State schemes 836000
Adi Dravidar Tribal Welfare Scholarship for SC & ST PHD Scholar 8900000
TOTAL 53952740

VIT Chennai Scholarship FAQs

Ques. What is the scholarship fee waiver for Central and State Board Toppers?

Ans. The scholarship fee waiver for Central and State Board Toppers is 100% waiver on Tuition Fees (for all 4 years)

Ques. What is the amount provided in the VITEEE Scholarship given under the "GV School Development Programme" (GVSDP) for students?

Ans. The amount provided in the VITEEE Scholarship given under the "GV School Development Programme" (GVSDP) for students is INR 34.62 lakh.

Ques. What is the total amount provided in government scholarships?

Ans. The total amount provided in government scholarships is INR 5 crore.

Ques. The following are the eligibility criteria for Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students)?

Ans. The following are the eligibility criteria for Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students).

  • Meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who meet the application conditions.

Ques. How to get the application details for Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students)?

Ans. Application and details would be on VTOP from mid-January for Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to deserving students).