NIIT University provides Special Scholarship, NU Scholar Search Programme and Scholarship for Co-curricular Excellence. Special fee waiver is also provided to students falling under the specified category. NIIT University scholarships are offered to students based on their merit. The university has set scholarship criteria that students need to fulfil for availing the benefits. A maximum annual scholarship of INR 2 lakh is awarded to students.
NIIT University Entrance Scholarship
The university offers two types of entrance-based scholarships. Students are offered scholarships based on their performance in the national or university-level entrance exams. Check below the NIIT University scholarships:
NU Scholar Search Programme
Under NU distinctive scholarship programme, students may qualify up to a full waiver on the university tuition fees. Merit scholarship under this course is categorized into four levels. The scholarship is offered based on entrance exam and academic merit.
- Scholarship awarded based on the entrance exam
| Entrance Exam |
MS 1 |
MS2+ |
MS 2 |
MS 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Percentile |
>94 |
≥90 |
≥85 |
≥80 |
| SAT Score |
≥1400 |
≥1335 |
≥1270 |
≥1200 |
| NEET Percentile |
>94 |
≥90 |
≥85 |
≥80 |
| BITSAT Score |
≥275 |
≥250 |
≥225 |
≥200 |
| Annual Scholarship (on university tuition fees only) |
INR 2 lakh |
INR 1.50 lakh |
INR 1 lakh |
INR 50,000 |
- Scholarship awarded based on the academic merit (For BTech/ iMSc/ IMBA/ BBA)
Category-I
Boards: CBSE, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, ICSE, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Cambridge, ISC, IB Board
| Scholarship Level |
Grades |
|---|---|
| MS-1 |
>=190 |
| MS-2+ |
185 -190 |
| MS-2 |
180 -185 |
| MS-3 |
160 -180 |
Category-II
Boards: Gujarat, Rajasthan, HP, Maharashtra, Goa, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh
| Scholarship Level |
Grades |
|---|---|
| MS-1 |
>=185 |
| MS-2+ |
180 -185 |
| MS-2 |
170 -180 |
| MS-3 |
150 -170 |
Category-III
Boards: Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Assam, Bihar
| Scholarship Level |
Grades |
|---|---|
| MS-1 |
>=170 |
| MS-2+ |
160 -170 |
| MS-2 |
150 -160 |
| MS-3 |
140 -150 |
Note: Scholarship Level is based on combined performance in Class 10 and 12. In EAD, Class 12 performance will be taken as equal to Class 10 performance. If EAD student gets higher percentage in Class 12 than Class 10, his/ her higher combined score will be considered and if it led to upward revision of the scholarship level, it would be done.
Special Scholarship
A special scholarship is awarded to exceptional merit holders and top performers in the country. Selected students get a full tuition fee waiver in each course. Check below the scholarship criteria:
| Entrance Exam |
Scholarship Criteria |
|---|---|
| JEE Main/ NEET percentile |
97-100 |
| BITSAT score |
300+ |
| State Board performer |
Top 10 |
| IB Board |
40 points & above |
| CBSE |
Zonal topper |
NIIT University Scholarship: Others
The university offers financial benefits to students with excellent co-curricular performance. Check below the NIIT University scholarships offered based on co-curricular performance:
Scholarship for Co-curricular Excellence
Students with excellent performance in any co-curricular activity such as sports, music, fine arts, theatre, dance or social service by participating in and receiving awards at national, state or international levels can apply for this scholarship. Under this scholarship, students can avail a benefit of INR 25,000 per year.
Special Fee Waivers
The university offers special fee waivers to students falling under the specified criteria.
| Category |
Annual Fee Waiver Amount |
|---|---|
| Siblings of NU current students and alumni |
INR 15,000 |
| Children of current/ ex-employees of NIIT Ltd., and its subsidiaries & NIIT Foundation |
INR 15,000 |
| Children of current/ ex-employees of NU |
INR 15,000 |
| Wards of Armed Forces Personnel (Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force only) |
INR 15,000 |
| Students who are domiciled in Rajasthan |
INR 25,000 (male students) |
Download: NIIT University Scholarships Terms & Conditions
How to upgrade NIIT University Scholarships?
Meritorious students can upgrade their scholarship even after admission. Find below the conditions that students need to fulfil to upgrade scholarship:
- The scholarship may be upgraded (if applicable), if the student achieves a higher aggregate score in Class 12 than in Class 10. The upgrade also depends upon the candidate’s JEE Main/ BITSAT/ SAT/NEET scores/ percentile, as applicable.
- Applicants must share these details for the admission committee’s consideration within 15 days from the date when results are declared.
- The decision for upgradation of scholarships is at the sole discretion of NU Scholarship Committee and subject to availability of scholarships.
- The scholarship may be upgraded for one academic year if the student gets a AGPA / CGPA of 9.0 and above in any academic year. Such a student can draw the upgraded scholarship in subsequent years if their AGPA / CGPA remains at 9.0 or above.
- In case the CGPA/ AGPA falls below 9.0 but remains above 6.0, the scholarship will be restored to the original level.
- In case the student scores a CGPA / AGPA of 10.0 at the end of any academic year, a full tuition fee waiver will be given for the next academic year.
Disclaimer: The scholarship stats mentioned in the above page are obtained from the official website and are subject to change.
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Placements: From past year records and as mentioned on our college website, all the students who appeared for placements got placed. The lowest package was around 5-6 LPA, the average was 10-11 LPA, and the highest was 25-30 LPA. Some companies that visit our college are Genpact, TCS, Cognizant, and Infosys. Many students receive industry-relevant internships each year in companies like Wipro, Airtel, Zomato, and E&Y.
Placements: The university is good in terms of placements, as it offers 100% placement to all students who pursue the course. The highest package I saw was like 11 LPA, and the lowest I saw was 4.5 LPA. Most students are hired for manager-level posts and given a good package.
Placements: If you maintain a good CGPA (around >7.00), you are likely to get placed in top companies like IBM, Wipro, etc. Many students also start their own businesses and startups too. According to our alumni, they received promotions to higher positions in less than six months or so. The college presents a lot of opportunities, but you need to work hard to obtain them.
Placements: Around 100% placements are provided. Companies like Big basket and Morgan Stanley come to recruit students. Roles offered are mostly SDE and data analyst. University does not provide internships in the 2nd or 3rd year but there is an internship program in the last semester.
Placements: Around 100% of students are placed. But students who do not get placements, internships are provided to them at NIIT. The highest salary package offered is 21 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 3 LPA. The average salary package offered is 5.5 LPA. The top recruiting companies are IBM, Wipro, Big Basket, etc. Almost 100% of students get internships, but students who do not get normal internships, get to work in NIIT company. The role offered is entry-level.
Placements: Our college has a NU's Career Development Council (CDC) and Centre for Industrial Collaboration (CIC) that spearhead several placement initiatives for the benefit of our students. These organisations have worked with over 700 industry partners since inception, including some of the foremost Indian and multinational corporations, to place our students.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 7 months ago
NIIT University BSc scholarships are offered mainly in four categories to candidates who meet the eligibility requirements. Depending on the candidate’s academic performance, the University even provides a full waiver on their tuition fees. The scholarship of up to INR 2 Lacs is provided under the f
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Answered 7 months ago
NIIT University BSc scholarships can be availed by students who fall under various categories subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria. The University provides scholarships in the form of the full waiver on their tuition fees. The following category of students can avail NIIT University B
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Answered 7 months ago
Students who are pursuing BSc programme at NIIT University can avail various scholarships. These NIIT University BSc scholarships can be availed by top performers and meritorious students who meet the minimum eligibility requirements in the qualifying and entrance examinations. The scholarships are
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Answered 11 months ago
- NU Scholar Search Programme
- Special Scholarship
- Scholarship for Co-curricular Excellence (CoX):
- Special fee waiver
- MS 2+ Level: INR 150,000 annually
- MS 2 Level: INR 100,000 annua
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Answered a year ago
NIIT University offers several scholarships to students who have consistently demonstrated academic merit and excellence in co-curricular activities.
The university also provides a special fee waiver, subject to certain conditions.
NU Scholar Search Programme, Special Scholarship, and Scholarship for
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What are the various scholarships offered to the BSc students at NIIT University?