Objective
To honour students who achieve top ranks in national-level entrance exams for premier institutions in India. This policy aims to:
- Encourage academic excellence and aspirational performance.
- Recognize the intense competition involved in national entrance tests.
- Support and celebrate students who secure top merit-based positions through open category competition.
- Secured top merit ranks in recognized School Boards or Higher Education Institutions.
Scholarship Eligibility & Benefits
The scholarship benefits are categorized as follows:
Group - A. National Rank Holders (Open Merit)
Applicable for students securing top All India Ranks (AIR)
| Exam Type | Rank/Score/Percentile Bracket | 100% Programme Fee Including Examination Fee | 100% Residential Fee (4- Seater Non-AC Room) / Transportation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Advanced | Top 20,000 AIR | Yes | Yes |
| JEE Mains | Top 35,000 AIR | Yes | No |
| NEET UG- AIIMS & Others | Top 20,000 AIR | Yes | Yes |
| 20,001–50,000 AIR | Yes | No | |
| CLAT UG/PG | Top 2,000 AIR | Yes | Yes |
| UCEED | Top 500 AIR | Yes | Yes |
| CEED | Top 250 AIR | Yes | Yes |
| GATE/JAM- IITs/IISc PGT | Top 1,000 AIR | Yes | Yes |
| SAT (Score) | 1400+ | Yes | Yes |
| 1200–1399 | Yes | No |
Group - B. Admission to Elite Institutions (Confirmed Seats)
Applicable for Students Enrolled in or Admitted to any regular (full time) Undergraduate or Post graduate programme at:
| Institute Type | Criteria | 100% Programme Fee Including Examination Fee | 100% Residential Fee (4- Seater Non-AC Room) / Transportation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Universities in QS World University Ranking 2026 or THE World Universities Rankings 2025 or Ivy League Institutions | Admission Offer Letter (All admitted or selected) | Yes | Yes |
| IITs, IISc, IIMs, AIIMS, NLUs | Allotment Letter | Yes | Yes |
| NID, NIFT | Allotment Letter | Yes | No |
Group - C. School & Higher Education Institution Toppers
Applicable to academic toppers from recognized boards and accredited higher education institutions:
| Student Type | Eligibility | 100% Programme Fee including Examination fee | 100% Residential Fee (4- Seater Non-AC Room)/ Transportation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Board Toppers | Top 20 ranks (as per criteria in annexure) | Yes | Yes |
| HEI Toppers / Gold Medallists | NAAC A++ accredited or NIRF Top 50 (2024 Ranking Overall or University) | Yes | No |
Note:
- Benefits of this scheme are applicable to students’ taking admission in 2025 batch.
- Allotment Letter or Admission Offer Letter for institutes mentioned in applicability (Group B) must be issued for admission batch 2025.
Programmes Considered
- The applications are accepted in all the programmes except programmes with Tie-up or Work integrated programmes or any other programme defined by the university.
Selection & Disbursement
- Evaluated by the Admission Verification Team.
- Results communicated within 10-15 working days.
- Scholarship credited to student’s fee account within 10 working days of confirmation by Admission Verification Team.
Continuation of Benefits Applicable to all categories
- Minimum CGPA 8.0 every year.
- Failing to meet conditions will downgrade to general scholarship bracket (as per other best criteria).
Application Process
- Application can be submitted at the time of taking admission or after taking admission.
- Applications accepted until the last date of admission.
- Include all mandatory or required documents such as:
- Application Form
- Valid AIR Rank Card
- Admission Offer Letter and/or Admission Allotment Letter
- Proof of Category (If required)
- Academic Transcripts and ID Proof (if applicable)
- Admission Fee Receipt and/or Enrolment Letter
- Merit List from Education Board or HEIs
- Undertaking for Continuation of Benefits etc.
Terms and conditions
- Ivy League Institutions: Refers to eight elite U.S. universities known for academic excellence and selectivity: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, UPenn, Princeton and Yale.
- QS World Universities Ranking 2026: https://www.topuniversities.com/qs-world-university-rankings.
- THE World University Rankings 2025: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking.
- No dual financial aid or scholarship benefits allowed unless approved.
- False documentation or withdrawal will result in benefit recovery of benefits awarded.
- University reserves the right to modify/ withdrawal the scheme.
- Facilities: Applicants who wish to avail themselves of facilities such as swimming, gym, parking, residential facilities (laundry) or any other facilities will be liable to pay for the same.
- Insufficient information or incomplete documents will make applicants ineligible, and such applications will not be processed/ presented before the committee.
- Other Terms and Conditions: All other conditions as mentioned under the head “Terms & Conditions for LPU-Scholarship, its different phases” in Part-B of Prospectus or on university website will also be applicable.
Annexure
Click here to view the Annexure-E: List of Programmes for Scholarship to Toppers of School Education Boards and Higher Institutions.
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