Chandigarh University Scholarships in UP 100% Tuition Waiver 2026

Chandigarh University’s Uttar Pradesh campus offers a wide range of scholarships to help students achieve their academic dreams. Through the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) and various merit‑based and special concession schemes, you can secure up to 100% tuition fee waiver. Whether you are an engineering aspirant, a future business leader, or a science enthusiast, there is a scholarship designed for you. If you are exploring more opportunities in India, you may also check Education Future International Fully Funded Program .

 CUCET Scholarship – Your Primary Pathway

Your CUCET score directly determines your scholarship amount. The higher your score, the greater the tuition waiver.

Phase 1 (October 2025 – May 2026)

• 90.01 – 100 marks → 100% tuition waiver

• 80 – 90 marks → 50% waiver

• 70 – 79.99 marks → 40% waiver

• 60 – 69.99 marks → 30% waiver

• 50 – 59.99 marks → 25% waiver

• 40 – 49.99 marks → 15% waiver

Phase 2 (June 2026 – End of Admission)

• 90.01 – 100 marks → 100% tuition waiver

• 80 – 90 marks → 40% waiver

• 70 – 79.99 marks → 30% waiver

• 60 – 69.99 marks → 20% waiver

• 50 – 59.99 marks → 15% waiver

• 40 – 49.99 marks → 10% waiver

Note: Maximum 5% of intake seats per course are covered under the CUCET scholarship.

 Merit‑Based Scholarships (National & State Level)

1. Engineering (Bachelor of Technology) – Based on JEE-Mains Rank

• All India Rank up to 25,000 → 100% semester fee waiver

• 25,001 – 50,000 → 75% waiver

• 50,001 – 75,000 → 50% waiver

• 75,001 – 1,00,000 → 20% waiver

• 1,00,001 – 1,25,000 → 10% waiver

2. Master of Business Administration – Based on National Level Entrance Exam

• CAT percentile 80 or above → 50% semester fee waiver

• CAT percentile 75 – 79.99 → 25% waiver

• CAT percentile 70 – 74.99 → 10% waiver

• MAT / CMAT / ATMA / XAT percentile 90 or above → 25% waiver

• MAT / CMAT / ATMA / XAT percentile 85 – 89.99 → 20% waiver

3. Undergraduate Programs – Based on 12th Percentage

• 90% or above → 50% semester fee waiver

• 85% – 89.99% → 20% waiver

• 80% – 84.99% → 10% waiver

• For Commerce specialization programs:

  • 90% or above → 40% waiver

  • 85% – 89.99% → 20% waiver

  • 80% – 84.99% → 10% waiver

4. Postgraduate Programs – Based on Graduation Percentage

• 90% or above → 50% semester fee waiver

• 80% – 89.99% → 30% waiver

• 75% – 79.99% → 20% waiver

• 70% – 74.99% → 10% waiver

5. GATE Qualified Students

• GATE fellowship of ₹12,500 per month for up to 10% of seats in Master of Engineering programs

• Recipients must take a teaching load of 8–10 hours per week

6. Architecture – Based on NATA / JEE (Paper II)

• NATA score above 150 or JEE Paper II percentile above 90 → 40% academic fee waiver

• NATA score 120.1 – 150 or JEE percentile 85 – 90 → 30% waiver

• NATA score 100 – 120 or JEE percentile 80 – 85 → 20% waiver

• NATA score 90 – 99.99 → 10% waiver

7. CGPA Based Scholarship

• Students maintaining a CGPA of 9.0 or above (and not availing any other scholarship) receive 10% waiver

8. Meritorious Students of Ladakh

• 12th score 80% – 85% → 25% scholarship

• 12th score 85.1% – 90% → 35% scholarship

• 12th score above 90% → 50% scholarship

• Maximum 25 seats per year

 Special Concession Schemes

• Old Student Concession: 10% yearly fee waiver for students returning for higher education

• Single Girl Child: 20% concession on yearly fee

• Teacher’s Ward: 10% concession for wards of teachers with at least one year of regular service (max 5% seats per program)

• Sibling Concession: 10% concession for one sibling while both study at the university; continues even after one sibling graduates

• Girl Sibling: 10% concession for both female siblings

• Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme: 20% concession for war widows, wards of war casualties, war injured/disabled personnel, serving/retired defence personnel, and their spouses; 5% seats reserved

• Staff Concession: 50% concession for wards/spouse/siblings of staff with one year service; 60% if staff salary below ₹25,000 per month

• Orphan / Single Parent: 50% concession for orphans; 20% for single‑parent candidates

• Early Bird Scholarship: 15% for Bachelor of Engineering graduates from Chandigarh University; 10% for graduates from other recognized institutes

• Alumni Scholarship: 10% concession for real siblings, spouse, or wards of alumni

• Gyan Kashi Scholarship: Up to 50% for Sikh community students of Varanasi (first 250 students, family income ≤ ₹5 lakh per year)

• Kalpana Chawla Scholarship: 10% academic fee waiver for 10 girl students from economically weaker sections of Uttar Pradesh (family income < ₹3 lakh per year)

• Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship: 15% fee waiver for wards of Kargil martyrs; 10% for wards of Kargil war injured personnel; 20 seats reserved for 2 years

 C.V. Raman Scholarship – For Science Students

This scholarship is exclusively for students of Uttar Pradesh who are in the top 1% of their Class XII (CBSE, UPMSP, or ISC) and enroll in one of the following programs:

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Data Science

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Biotechnology

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Forensic Science

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Microbiology

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

Scholarship percentages based on 12th score:

• 70% – 74% → 10% tuition waiver

• 75% – 79% → 20% waiver

• 80% – 84% → 30% waiver

• 85% – 89% → 40% waiver

• 90% and above → 50% waiver

Total fund allocated: ₹3 Crore.

 How to Apply for Scholarships

1. Sign Up
   Register for CUCET with basic details (Name, Email, Mobile, State, Gender, Password). Your email becomes your username.

2. Apply for CUCET
   Log in and fill the CUCET application form. This is both the eligibility and scholarship test.

3. Admission & Scholarship Award
   After clearing CUCET, you become eligible for admission. Your scholarship is determined by your CUCET score.

 Important Conditions

• Scholarship renewal requires maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5 with no “E”, “F”, “I”, or “Not Qualified” grades in the first attempt.

• Students cannot avail multiple scholarships simultaneously.

• Maximum seat caps (5% or 10% per scheme) apply.

• Scholarship swapping between schemes is not allowed.

 Why Choose Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh?

• India’s first AI‑augmented multidisciplinary university

• Experiential learning model with industry‑ready curriculum

• State‑of‑the‑art campus in Uttar Pradesh

• Wide range of scholarships covering almost every deserving student

For a broader view of funding options across India, explore list of all open scholarships in India.

 Key Dates

• Phase 1 Registration Deadline: March 31, 2026

• Phase 2: June 2026 onwards until admissions close

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure up to 100% tuition fee waiver. Register for CUCET today and take the first step toward a bright future at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh.

Apply Now for Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Scholarships 2026