SRM Institute of Science and Technology Scholarships
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) offers a wide range of scholarships and tuition fee concessions to reward academic excellence, sports achievements, artistic talent, and to support differently-abled students. These scholarships aim to reduce the financial burden on deserving candidates while encouraging high academic performance and extracurricular excellence. Scholarship benefits are subject to maintaining consistent performance as per university norms.
SRM IST Founder’s Scholarship
The Founder’s Scholarship encourages high-performing students in qualifying examinations and national entrance exams to pursue higher education at SRM IST. It also supports exceptional sports personalities applying for Diploma, Undergraduate, or Postgraduate programmes. Candidates must have passed their HSC or respective qualifying degree in regular mode in the first attempt during the current admission year.
| Sub Category | Concession Details | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Rank in SRMJEEE (UG) | 100% fee concession in tuition fees and hostel/transport fees | Eligible for first year B.Tech and must attend on-campus counselling |
| Top 10,000 Rank in IIT JEE (Main) | Tuition fee concession as decided by SRM IST | Must meet eligibility requirements for B.Tech admission |
| State First Rank in HSC | Tuition fee concession based on university guidelines | Must be state topper and eligible for admission |
| District Topper in HSC | Tuition fee concession as per eligibility | Must achieve district topper rank |
| Outstanding Sports Achievers | 100% concession on application, tuition, hostel/transport and examination fees | Must represent University/District/State/National/International level under sports quota |
SRM IST Arts and Culture Scholarship
SRM IST recognises talented students who excel in art forms, creativity, and cultural activities. This scholarship supports individuals who actively participate in cultural competitions and demonstrate achievements at district, state, or national levels.
| Sub Category | Concession Details | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|
| Art | 25% – 100% concession in tuition fees | Recognised by Ministry of Culture (TN or India) and valid competition certificates required |
| Culture | 25% – 100% concession in tuition fees | Certificates of achievements in recognised cultural competitions required |
SRM IST Differently-Abled Scholarship
SRM IST provides financial support to differently-abled students pursuing regular academic programmes at the university. This scholarship ensures equal opportunities in education by offering partial or full tuition fee concessions.
| Sub Category | Concession Details | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotor / Orthopaedic Disability | 25% – 100% tuition fee concession | Admission to regular programme with valid government disability certificate |
| Visually Impaired | 25% – 100% tuition fee concession | Government-issued disability certificate required |
| Speech & Hearing Impaired | 25% – 100% tuition fee concession | Admission to programme and valid disability certificate |
| Mental Disability | 25% – 100% tuition fee concession | Recognised disability certificate and course eligibility |
| Multiple Disabilities | 25% – 100% tuition fee concession | Certificate issued by appropriate government authority |