Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

• The scholarship is available to all the students applying for regular MBA programs except Global Pathway Program, and graduated from any AIU-recognized university.
• The total number of seats for the scholarship is limited to 100 and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Scholarship shall be applicable for first year tuition fee only, and if the offer acceptance fee is paid within the given deadline (as per the admission offer letter).
• Only one scholarship/concession is allowed per student per semester/year. If eligible for multiple scholarships, the highest applicable scholarship will be granted not both including Domicile scholarship (as mandate by regulation).
• There is no renewal as the scholarship is applicable only for the 1st year.

Scholarship Offered

UPES reserves 25% of seats for Uttarakhand domicile students securing admission in the AY 2025-26, offering them a 25% of scholarship on the tuition fee per semester.

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

• Domicile Certificate/ Sthai/ Mool/ Adhiwas Niwas Praman Patra must be submitted at the time of admission.
• This scholarship is applicable to admissions in Global Pathway Programs as well.
• If a student declines the admission offer, the scholarship offer becomes void ab-initio.
• Only one scholarship/concession is allowed per student per semester/year, except for the Academic Performance Scholarship (from 2nd year onwards). If eligible for multiple scholarships, the highest applicable scholarship will be granted not both including Domicile scholarship (as mandate by regulation).
• If the domicile scholarship or concession is not opted by the student at the time of admission, it cannot be claimed later and will be construed as waived against the university.
• Students must ensure to check the eligibility criteria before submitting their applications. If the applicant is found non-eligible,  this scholarship will be disqualified. 
• Compliance with all other norms as prescribed by university from time to time.
• The scholarship is awarded only as a Fee Concession, Fee Discount, or Fee Waiver on tuition fees. The scholarship cannot be exchanged for cash/cheque, transferred to another course, campus, academic year, or semester.
• The student must not engage in any act—whether by action or omission—that results in unlawful behavior, intentional defamation of the university brand by sharing content on digital, print, or social media that maligns the University’s reputation.
• The decision of the Competent Authority shall be final and binding.

Merit-cum need-based Scholarship
With the objective to ensure access to quality education for all, UPES offers 100% scholarships (including tuition and other academic fees) to meritorious students from underprivileged backgrounds who demonstrate high aspirations, commitment, and calibre.

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions

• Total Seats: 51 seats available for regular programs, awarded on a merit basis.
• The upper age limit for UG programs is 20 years, and the same for PG programs is 25 years, as per the date of registration notified by the university.
• Academic Requirements: The minimum eligibility for the respective program, as specified in the admission prospectus, must be met at the time of admission.
• Free Hostel facility will not be applicable.
• Family Income Limit: Not exceeding ₹8 lakh per annum from all sources.
• One-time refundable security fee of ₹20,000/- to be deposited at the time of admission.
• Income Proof Required: Submit - Income Tax Return (ITR) of both parents OR Family Income Certificate issued by any of the following authorities: District Magistrate (DM) / Additional District Magistrate (ADM) / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / First Class Stipendiary / Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner

Freeship Renewal Criteria

This freeship is awarded only for one year. Therefore, renewal of freeship in subsequent semester/year will be based on:

• Academic Performance: The student must have clearly passed all subjects and obtained a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 6.0 in the last semester. If the student fails to meet this criterion, the Vice Chancellor will review the case based on the Registrar’s recommendation on a case-to-case basis and the decision taken will be final and binding.
• Discipline: No disciplinary cases should be registered or reported against the student.
• Income Certificate Renewal: A renewed Income Certificate/ITR must be submitted before the start of each academic year.
• Attendance: A minimum of 75% attendance is required.

Jyoti Scholarships - Admissions Notification and Important Update

Students are requested to provide the below details for applying under Jyoti Scholarship:

• Name of the student
• Application Number
• EWS Certificate (If applicable)
• Family Income Certificate
• 10th class marksheet
• 12th class marksheet
• Graduation marksheet (if applying for PG program)
• Father's/Mother's Occupation
• Aadhar Number

Please Email all above-mentioned documents to Mr. Anuj Kumar Sinha at: anujkumar.sinha@upes.ac.in 

Note: Application is invited under this category from May 15, 2025 to June 30, 2025 only. Any application received post this process cycle will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria - Jyoti Scholarship

• Undergraduate (UG) programs -  Minimum 80% Marks in Class X and XII
• Postgraduation (PG) programs - Minimum 80% Marks in Class X, XII and Graduation
   

Disclaimer:

Your candidature under Jyoti Scholarship shall be subject to a proper verification of all the relevant documents provided by you. Admission to under Jyoti Scholarship will be given on merit and discretion of UPES Management. Therefore, mere submission of application under this category shall not entitle you to the admission in the University.
In case the candidate wishes to withdraw his / her candidature on account of not found eligible / not allotted seat under Jyoti Scholarship in such cases any loss of seat / fees /opportunity within UPES or elsewhere will be the sole responsibility of candidate and UPES will not be held responsible.

With the objective of developing a sport's culture within the university, UPES promotes a strong sports culture by offering scholarships to talented sportspersons.

Offered Scholarship:

Number of Seats

Selection Criteria

• Physical/fitness and skill test
• Verification of original documents
• In-person interview with the Scholarship Committee

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions

For New Enrollments

• Scholarships are awarded based on the seats allocated per sport as mentioned above. These seats can be transferred to other games, if required after approved by the Vice Chancellor/Registrar.
• Minimum academic eligibility for the respective program must be met.
• The scholarship is applicable only if the student continues to be an active member of the UPES sports team.
• The participation/achievement at the National/International level should not be older than two years from the date of registration.
• The candidate must provides the relevant proof of participation and medal winning The Scholarship Committee will take the final decision on awarding scholarships.
• Scholarships are granted for the first year only, with continuation subject to the Scholarship Committee’s decision.
• Only Academic Performance Scholarships (from 2nd Year onwards) can be clubbed with this scholarship.
• A student can only avail one type of scholarship/concession per semester or year. If eligible for multiple scholarships, the highest applicable scholarship will be granted not both including Domicile scholarship (as a mandate by regulation).
• If a sports scholarship is discontinued in subsequent years, the student can apply for a domicile scholarship (subject to eligibility).
   

For Existing Students

• All pending dues must be cleared before availing of the scholarship.
• A minimum of 75% attendance/ semester is required.
• The student must have no disciplinary cases on record against him/her.
• No existing backlogs in examinations attempted at UPES.
   

Additional Conditions

• Students must actively participate in training, coaching camps, seeking expert advice and competitions to maintain/improve their performance.
• The scholarship is awarded for one year and will continue provided on maintaining/improving sports proficiency in the game concerned.
• Scholarships may be withdrawn if the student engages in any act of indiscipline (on or off-campus) or fails to meet academic assessment requirements or any other academic requirement as per the university student bullein.
• The scholarship applies only to tuition fees and does not cover admission, examination, transport, hostel, or other miscellaneous fees which may occur from time to time.
• The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to approve, modify, or withdraw the scholarship amount.

Vijay Scholarships - Admissions Notification and Important Update

Students are requested to provide the below details for applying under Jyoti Scholarship:

• Name of the student
• Application Number
• Aadhar Number
• Certificates/documents of proof of his/her national/International participation and Medal won.
• 10^th class marksheet
• 12^th class marksheet
• Graduation marksheet (if applying for PG program)

Please Email all above-mentioned documents to Ms. Sahaj Bakshi at: sahaj.bakshi@ddn.upes.ac.in 

Note: Application is invited under this category from May 15, 2025 to June 15, 2025 only. Any application received post this process cycle will not be considered.

The scholarship under this category is given for the 1st year only and the Scholarship Committee shall decide its continuation. 

This scholarship is also available for the students of degree programs offered by UPES ONLINE. 
For any queries related to UPES ONLINE program sports scholarship, students may contact: enrollments.upesonline@upes.ac.in 

a) M.Tech. Program:

GATE Scholarship
Students admitted to the M.Tech. program in the academic session 2025-26 with a valid GATE score of 75 percentile and above will be eligible for a fellowship of up to ₹12,400/- per month from August 2025 to May 2026.

Research Grant
All students will also be eligible for a research grant of up to ₹50,000/- towards outcome-based research, as per the rules and regulations set by the university.

b) M.Des. Program:

A Teaching Assistantship of up to ₹3,000 per month is available for students pursuing the M.Des. program.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech & M.Des Fellowships:

• Minimum CGPA of 8.5 in the academic year.
• Must pass every semester without any supplementary exams.
• Minimum 75% attendance is required.
• No disciplinary action should be initiated against the student.
• Must demonstrate exemplary behavior and comply with all University norms.
• Students receiving financial assistance from any other source (public or private), such as a fellowship, scholarship, or fee waiver, will not be eligible for any additional financial assistance from the University.

Offered Scholarship (from second year onwards):

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

• The academic performance scholarship is applicable for undergraduate, postgraduate, and Global Pathway Programs.
• In case of a tie, CGPA will be calculated up to the third decimal place.
• A minimum CGPA of 8.5 is required to qualify for this scholarship. However, the scholarship will be awarded to 10% of the total students enrolled in each program (rounded up to the nearest whole number or a minimum of one student, whichever is higher).
• The student must pass without any supplementary exams. If a student fails to achieve the minimum CGPA of 8.5 or has an active backlog, the scholarship will be discontinued and can only be renewed in the next academic year if the eligibility criteria are met.
• Scholarships are awarded based on academic grades and attendance and will be granted annually after the declaration of results. For example, a scholarship based on 1st-year results (if eligible) will be reflected in the fee invoice for the 2nd year, and so on. Students must pay full fees for the 3rd semester, and the scholarship benefit will be applied from the 4th semester.
• Scholarships are awarded only until the pre-final year.
• A minimum of 75% attendance must be maintained.
• The student must have no disciplinary actions initiated or sanctioned against them and must comply with all university norms and policies as revised from time to time.
• The student must not engage in any act—whether by action or omission—that results in unlawful behavior, intentional defamation of the university brand by sharing content on digital, print, or social media that maligns the University’s reputation.
• The scholarship is awarded only as a Fee Concession, Fee Discount, or Fee Waiver on tuition fees. The scholarship cannot be exchanged for cash/cheque, transferred to another course, campus, academic year, or semester.
• The Academic Performance Scholarship can be combined with Domicile/ Sports/ Employee Ward/ Employee Sibling Ward/ Employee Spouse/ Alumni Scholarship.
• The decision of the Competent Authority shall be final and binding.

The University extends special financial support to students who are unable to pay the fee due to the loss of an earning parent after securing admission at UPES and submitting full fees for at least one semester.

Amount given as Support :

• The financial support extended by the University is a relaxation of ₹50,000 towards tuition fees per semester until the last qualifying semester.

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

• The student must maintain or improve academic performance each semester.
• The student must not have any NC (Not Clear) or backlog in any semester. However, in exceptional cases, the Registrar can use his discretion and recommend the case to the Vice Chancellor for approval. This will not set a precedent for future cases.
• The student must have no disciplinary action initiated or sanctioned against them and must comply with all university norms and policies as revised from time to time.
• The financial support applies only to the upcoming semester(s).
• The support is provided only for one semester at a time. Students seeking an extension in next semester must submit a fresh application along with their latest grade card, once a notification is issued by the Department of Student Welfare (DSW).
• The University reserves the right to approve or reject applications at its discretion.

Offered Scholarship:

• A 50% tuition fee waiver is applicable for the entire duration of all regular postgraduate programs. All other fee components will be charged as per the AY 2025-26 notification.
• 50% fee waiver for alumni enrolling in part-time Ph.D. programs.
• No Alumni Fee will be charged.

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

• Students applying for Global Pathway Programs are not eligible for the Alumni Scholarship.
• The scholarship is applicable to alumni who graduated from 2020 onwards. Alumni who graduated before 2020 may be considered as a special case, subject to approval by the Competent Authority upon recommendation by the Department of Alumni Relations.
• Alumni must meet the admission eligibility criteria for AY 2025-26 for the respective programs. Students are required to email their academic details along with the application number to the Enrollments Department.
• Scholarship renewal for subsequent years will be granted only if the student attains a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 8.0, with no backlogs and no disciplinary cases reported against the student.
• Once discontinued, the scholarship will not be reinstated under any circumstances. The decision of the Competent Authority shall be final and binding.
• This scholarship can be clubbed only with the Academic Performance Scholarship (from the 2nd year onwards).

Offered Scholarship:

• 75% scholarship on the Semester Fee for wards of UPES employees enrolled in regular UG, PG, and Part-Time Ph.D. programs, covering Tuition and Academic Service fees.

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

• The scholarship will be provided to the ward of UPES employees after meeting the program’s eligibility criteria and successfully completing the University’s selection process.
• All regular and confirmed employees of UPES (Faculty & Non-Faculty) are eligible to avail of this scholarship for a maximum of two children.
• The scholarship will be applicable only to the first year’s fee (inclusive of Tuition and Academic Service fees). However, all other fee components remain payable as per the University’s fee structure.
• To continue availing of the scholarship in subsequent years, the ward must not have any disciplinary cases against them and must comply with all University rules and regulations.
• The employee must remain in service with UPES throughout the period of their ward’s enrollment. If the employee resigns or is terminated from the services, the ward will be liable to pay the full program fee from the date of the employee’s exit.
• Only the Academic Performance Scholarship (from the 2nd year onwards) can be clubbed with this scholarship.

Offered Scholarship:

• 50% scholarship on the Semester Fee for sibling wards of UPES employees enrolled in regular UG, PG, and Part-Time Ph.D. programs, covering Tuition and Academic Service fees.

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

• The scholarship will be provided to wards of siblings of UPES employees after meeting the program’s eligibility criteria and successfully completing the university’s selection process.
• All regular and confirmed employees of UPES (Faculty & Non-Faculty) and on Allied Services Roles (including employees under HERS, ISPE, M-Power, or any other group companies) are eligible to avail of this scholarship for a maximum of two children of a sibling.
• The scholarship will be applicable only to the first year’s fee (inclusive of Tuition and Academic Service fees). However, all other fee components remain payable as per the university’s policy.
• To continue availing of the scholarship in subsequent years, the ward must not have any disciplinary cases against them and must comply with all University rules and regulations.
• The employee must remain in service with UPES throughout the ward’s enrollment. If the employee resigns or is terminated from the services, the ward will be liable to pay the full program fee from the date of the employee’s exit.
• Only the Academic Performance Scholarship (from the 2nd year onwards) can be clubbed with this scholarship.

Offered Scholarship:

• 50% scholarship on the Semester Fee for the student enrolled in regular UG, PG and Part-Time PhD program (Inclusive of Tuition and Academics Service fee).

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

• The scholarship will be provided to the spouse of employees after meeting the eligibility criteria of the program and will have to go through the selection process as defined by the University.
• All regular and confirmed employees of UPES (Faculty & Non-Faculty) will be eligible to get the scholarship.
• The scholarship will be applicable for the fee of first year (Inclusive of Tuition and Academics Service fee). However, all other components of the fee are payable as defined.
• For continuing this scholarship in the subsequent years, the spouse shall ensure that he/she is not involved in any disciplinary case and will have to abide by all the rules and regulations of the University.
• The employee shall continue in service with the University, for the period his/her spouse is registered in the program with the University. If the employee resigns or is terminated from the services, the spouse shall be liable to pay the full amount of fee payable to the University post his/her exit from the University.
• Only Academic Performance Scholarship (2nd year onwards) will be clubbed with this Scholarship.

Offered Scholarship:

Eligibility Criteria & Conditions:

Scholarship will be offered for the entire duration of the course subject to the fulfilment of following terms and conditions:

• Passed every semester without any supplementary exam. 
• Maintenance of 75% attendance in entire semester in all subjects and cumulative.
• No disciplinary action initiated/ sanctioned against the student or non-compliance of norms as prescribed by the University from time to time.
• Compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University from time to time.
• No acts or omission which results in unlawful behavior, with malafide intention maligning the University brand in digital, print, or social media, promoting, supporting or sharing any content which is against University brand.
• The scholarship will be awarded in the form of Fee Concession; Fee Discount; Fee Waiver on tuition fees only. Awarded scholarship can’t be exchanged for cash/cheque or transferred to any other course or campus or academic year/semester etc.
• Only Academic Performance Scholarship (2nd year onwards) will be clubbed with this Scholarship.
• 10% special scholarship for the students on Tuition Fee for 1st Year on first-cum-first-serve basis over and above the entry level scholarship on below mentioned programs:
  •  B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics and Finance 
  •  B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics with Data Science
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology and Behaviour

The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship Program (“Scholarship”) was established to honour the legacy and recognize the passions and interests of Sherryl Kintu. Sherryl was a dedicated employee at one of UPES's partner institutions for 9 years, rising from Executive Assistant to a Director-level position. She sadly passed away in April 2021. This scholarship is offered by the partner institution in recognition of her significant contributions, reflecting the impact of her work and her commitment to academic excellence.

To honour Sherryl’s contribution, UPES will support its partner institution in identifying meritorious students (as per the criteria mentioned below) and will also coordinate the disbursement of the scholarship, as per the terms and conditions outlined herein (“Terms and Conditions”), which govern the use of this Scholarship at UPES.

By participating in the Scholarship, the applicant (hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant") agrees to the following: 

1. Scholarship Criteria

• Eligibility Criteria and Assessment

  To qualify for said Scholarship, the Applicant must
  
  a.  Be a citizen of India
  
  b.  Eligible programs (Except Global Pathway Programs) -
  BBA (3-Year degree program) 
  BA LLB (5-Year degree program)
  BBA LLB (5-Year degree program)
  
  c.  Upper age limit 21 years (On the date of Registration).
  
  d.  Submit the documents required for exhibiting the need for funding, including Proof of financial need (income certificates, tax returns, etc.), indicating the total family income to be less than 8 LPA.
  
  e.  Submit a personal statement (maximum 300 words) outlining how the programme enrolled in will contribute to long-term career goals, demonstrating passion, drive, creativity, ambition, and financial need. 
  
  f.  Submit the signed declaration document. 

This scholarship is exclusively for applicants studying at UPES and cannot be transferred to any other institution.

Please note that only one applicant shall be eligible for this Scholarship.

2. Scholarship Terms and Renewal Criteria:

Since the Scholarship is only for one year, renewal in subsequent semesters/years will be based on:

• No disciplinary case registered or reported.
• Submission of renewed EWS certificate / Income certificate before the start of each academic year.
• Maintenance of 75% attendance in the entire semester in all subjects and cumulative.
• Obtaining a pass grade in all internal/ continuous/ mid/ end-semester exams in the first attempt.
• Submission of renewed proof of financial need (income certificates, tax returns, etc.) indicating the total family income to be less than 8 LPA.
• Obtaining pass grades in all CIA and end-semester examinations and maintaining a CGPA equal to or above 6.0 with no backlogs.

3. Selection Process:

A. Initial screening and review of the applications by a selection committee as below:

• Registrar
• Dean of Student Welfare
• Dean of Faculty – Any one on a rotation basis
• Finance Officer of UPES

B. The selection process includes:

• Evaluation of financial need and academic credentials.
• Personal interviews (if required) to assess the candidate’s eligibility and aspirations.
• Evaluation and review of submitted supporting documents 
   

C. The list of shortlisted eligible candidates deemed deserving of the Scholarship will be forwarded to the committee for final review and processing.

4. Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship covers 100% of the tuition and other academic fees for the selected study program, excluding the Registration Fee, Alumni Fee, and Security Deposit. All personal expenses, including accommodation, transport, and other incidental costs, are to be borne by the student.

5. Disqualification Criteria

Applicant who:

• Has not been able to provide all supporting documents as stated above in the Eligibility Criteria. Incomplete award applications will not be considered.
• Misrepresent their eligibility or provide false information at any stage.

Such applicants will be immediately disqualified from the Scholarship.

6. Responsibilities of Applicant

It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify their Eligibility Criteria before submitting their entries. If an Applicant is found to be ineligible at any stage, their submission will be disqualified.

7. Final Decision

The decision of the committee regarding shortlisted applicants will be final and cannot be challenged.

8. Scholarship Restrictions

Awarded Scholarship:

• Cannot be exchanged for cash or a cheque.
• Cannot be transferred to another program, campus, or academic year.
• It will be directly adjusted against the student's fees.

9. Communication of Results

The results will be communicated to all eligible applicants via email and will also be available on the website.

10. UPES’s Discretion

UPES reserves the right to withdraw or amend any listed scholarship without prior notification and at any point in time at its sole discretion. The same will be communicated to the partner institutions.

11. Withdrawal of Scholarship

If a Scholarship recipient declines admission to the offered program, their Scholarship will become void. 
In cases of withdrawal, the Scholarship will be revoked, and refunds will be processed per the standard fee structure.

12. One Scholarship Per Student

• A student is eligible for only one type or scheme of scholarship in a given academic year.

Disclaimer 

1. UPES reserves the right to modify, discontinue, or extend the Scholarship at any time without prior notice.
2. The Scholarship is awarded for the first year only and is renewable for subsequent years based on complying with the terms and conditions and at the sole discretion of UPES.
3. This communication is without prejudice to any rights of UPES and does not constitute a waiver of any of its rights.