Scholarships
Can I get a scholarship if I join a private engineering college?
Asked by Deepa Reddy·23 Mar 2026·11 views
I got admission in a good private engineering college but the fees are ₹1.5 lakhs per year. My family income is below 3 lakhs. Are there any scholarships I can apply for?
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Unibuddy ExpertExpertYes, several scholarships are available for private college students: (1) Central Sector Scheme — for students with family income below ₹8 lakhs. (2) State government merit-cum-means scholarships. (3) AICTE scholarships for girl students. (4) SC/ST post-matric scholarships if applicable. Apply on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
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CounsellorAlso check if your college has its own scholarship or fee-waiver scheme. Many private colleges offer merit-based scholarships to students with JEE/state CET ranks below a certain threshold.