CSMU scholarships and financial assistance schemes are available for meritorious students under various categories. This includes merit-cum-means scholarships as well as scholarships for sports, defense personnel, and reserved categories. The CSMU scholarships and financial assistance schemes available to the students can range from a period of one year to the whole duration of their program of study. The eligibility criteria for CSMU scholarships are that the students should maintain good scholastic standing throughout the course.

CSMU Scholarships 2023: Eligibility Criteria and Benefits

The table mentioned below shows the eligibility criteria for different scholarships along with the benefits offered by the CSMU:

Scholarship Type Eligibility Criteria Benefits

Scholarship for Meritorious Students

 95% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Qualifying exam 50%
90%-94% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying exam 25%
85%-89% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying exam 10%
9.75-10 CGPA in subsequent years 50%
9.50-9.74 CGPA in subsequent years 25%
9.00-9.49 CGPA in subsequent years 10%

Scholarship for Defence personnel/Freedom Fighters

 Defense/police/paramilitary personnel or their spouse 40%
Wards of Defence/police/paramilitary personnel 25%
Wards/grandchildren of Freedom Fighters 25%

Scholarship for Sports

 International level competitor 70%
National level competitor 40%
State level competitor 25%

Scholarship for Reserved Categories

 SC/ST 35%
OBC/OVJ/NT/SEBC 20%
EWS 15%
Diyang (PH) 20%
Minority 20%

Scholarship for students of CSMU and their Siblings/spouse

 If a relative of a CSMU student is admitted, both will get the scholarship as long as both are enrolled 25%
Alumni of CSMU or sister institute admitted to any higher degree 25% with a max of RS. 30000

Scholarship for CSMU and its sister institutes’ employees and their wards

 Employees or their spouse/ward 50%
Extended blood relations 15%
Assistance for the COVID-affected The students who have lost their earning member due to COVID-19 25%
Teaching Assistantship for M.tech/PhD TA will be awarded on the basis of the recommendation from the interview committee RS. 10,000-20,000
President’s Scholarship The students deserving financial aid are awarded by the Hon’ble President Fee Waiver or a sum of the amount

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CSMU Scholarship 2023: Common Instructions

  • CSMU Scholarships and financial aid are only applicable to the students admitted in the year 2022-23.
  • For the eligibility of merit scholarships, the student must be under the age of 22 years for UG and for PG till 26 years is allowed. The student must not have any gap years.
  • Scholarships are not available for the D.Pharm, B.Pharm, LLB, etc. programs for which the intake has been fixed by the apex statutory body.
  • CSMU Scholarships do not cover the costs of Industry Specialized courses,
  • The students are to apply for the CSMU scholarships 2023 as per the appropriate criteria with the right documentary proof in support of the application.
  • The application should be submitted on or before the date announced by the University every year.
  • The students can avail of only one scholarship or financial aid at a time.
  • The student must have an attendance of at least 75% to avail of the scholarship and financial aid that will be given at the end of the academic year.

FAQs

Ques. What is the duration of CSMU scholarships and financial aid?

Ans. The CSMU scholarships and financial aid can be availed for a minimum duration of one year or for the whole duration of the program.

Ques. What is the amount for the CSMU TA scholarship?

Ans. The CSMU TA or teaching assistantship for M.Tech and PhD students is around Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 20,000 per month respectively.

Ques. What is the minimum percentage required to avail of the CSMU merit scholarship?

Ans. To avail of the CSMU merit scholarship, the student should score at least 85% or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying examination.

Ques. Can students avail of two CSMU scholarships or financial aid at the same time?

Ans. The CSMU scholarships or financial aid cannot be combined. The students can avail of only one scholarship at a time.

Ques. Does the CSMU scholarship cover the Industry Specialised Courses as well?

Ans. The CSMU scholarships do not cover the add-on expenses or the courses offered by industry partners.