Freeship less than ₹1,00,000 (UG students only)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Universities and higher education
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme "Freeship Less than ₹1,00,000 only for UG students" by the Dean Student Welfare, GBPUAT, Pantnagar aims to support meritorious undergraduate students from low-income families. This Freeship scheme provides full tuition fee exemption to eligible students.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Govind Ballabh Pant University. - The applicant’s annual family income should be less than ₹1,00,000. - The applicant must be among the best-performing students as per the university’s merit guidelines. - The applicant must submit the application in the prescribed format within the deadline
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: Applications are invited on a prescribed form from eligible and meritorious students. Step 2: Based on the applications, the Dean Student Welfare prepares a list following the prescribed procedure. Step 3: The list is forwarded to the Registrar and Vice Chancellor for approval. Step 4: Once approved, the final list of selected students is issued by an office order. Step 5: Approved students receive the tuition fee exemption accordingly.
Required Documents
- - Duly Filled Prescribed Application Form
- - Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
- - Income Certificate (Issued by a Competent Government Authority)
- - Latest Academic Mark Sheets
- - Admission Confirmation Letter
- - Bank Account Details (Passbook Copy or Cancelled Cheque)
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the Freeship Scheme?
Undergraduate students whose family income is below ₹1,00,000 per year are eligible to apply.
Is the scheme open to postgraduate or Ph.D. students?
No, this scheme is exclusively for undergraduate students
What benefit does the scheme provide?
Eligible students receive a 100% tuition fee waiver
How long is the tuition fee waiver applicable?
For boys, it is valid for 3 academic years; for girls, it extends to 4 academic years
Is there a specific form to apply for the scheme?
Yes, students must submit the university’s prescribed application form.
When is the tuition fee waived?
The waiver is applied at the start of the academic session, after final selection approval.
Am I eligible if my annual family income is above ₹1,00,000?
No, students with family income exceeding ₹1,00,000 are not eligible.
Can I apply if I already benefit from another scholarship?
No, this scheme cannot be combined with other tuition fee-based scholarships.
How are students selected for the scheme?
Selection is based on merit and income criteria, evaluated by the Dean Student Welfare.
Is there any additional benefit for girl students?
Yes, girl students receive the tuition waiver for an additional year (4 years total).