Amrita Department of Social Work Amritapuri Scholarship Details ,

Amrita Department of Social Work, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Amritapuri Campus Scholarships and Funding

University provides Student Financial Aid and Scholarships:

Scholarship Criteria:

Merit:
This will always play an important role in scholarship decisions. Top students in any of the schools will be eligible for scholarship consideration although the exact scholarship amount and numbers may depend on the academic school or department. Students will need to provide proof of academic and scholarly accomplishments to be eligible for the scholarship. The percentile of students receiving the scholarship will depend upon the school and area of specialization.

Socially Backward Communities:
The University is committed to affirmative action for such backward groups as, OBC, SC/ST, and other such groups approved by the Government of India. A certain percentage of such groups will always receive scholarships each year.

Special Disadvantaged Groups:
These groups include women, those with disabilities, etc. These groups will not be treated with any discrimination and will be afforded an equal opportunity to scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship Schemes:
University has put in place several scholarship schemes including tuition/fee waiver (partial or full), stipends to cover living expenses and/or health benefits expenses, etc. The amounts depend on the scheme, the academic program, location, etc

Scholarship Application Process:
The students should contact the departmental office and submit an application in the appropriate form. The department will provide the list of scholarship schemes available. The student is responsible for submitting all suitable documentation based on the scheme. Such documentation includes proof of merit, recommendation letters for merit scholarships, Government approved proofs for members of Backward communities and any other necessary documentation for special disadvantaged groups.

For more details visit: https://www.amrita.edu/student-financial-aid-and-scholarships-policies-and-guidelines/

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Answered 8 months ago

Yes, the department provides scholarship in terms of fee reduction to students pursuing a course. The fee for students availing scholarship is less based on the slabs. 

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Arshita Tiwari

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Answered 8 months ago

Yes, the department considers the score of the candidates in the online entrance exam or performance in the PI round for selection. After completion of the selection rounds, the university releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called

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Arshita Tiwari

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Answered 8 months ago

The department offers MSW and integrated MSW courses under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham at UG and PG levels in the stream of Social Work. Candidates must complete Class 12 to apply for integrated MSW and graduation to apply for MSW course.

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Arshita Tiwari

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Answered 8 months ago

MSW is a two-year full-time residential course offered at the PG level. Candidates after completing graduation in any discipline can apply for the MSW course. Aspirants appearing for the final year exam can also apply for the MSW admission.

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Arshita Tiwari

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Answered 8 months ago

The non-scholarship fee for MSW is INR 55,000. Candidates will also need to pay a caution deposit of INR 3,000. Candidates are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats. In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time,

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