SCHOLARSHIP POLICY

TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIPS / FREE SHIPS

• Entry Level Scholarship- On the Basis of Board Merit
• Domicile Scholarship – To provide support to the student of Uttarakhand
• Scholarship Program for MBA
• Free ships – To provide quality education to the students from economically weaker section
• Sports Scholarship – To further strengthen the culture of sports and fitness
• Fellowships for M.Tech. & M.Des. Programs – To encourage research and higher education
• Scholarship based on Academic Performance – For Second Year Onwards - For meritorious students
• Student Financial Support – We Care initiative by UPES
• Alumni Scholarships – Providing support for lifelong learning

 Disclaimer:

• Not with standing anything under this Scholarship scheme, UPES’s Management has sole discretion to edit, modify, change, update, continue or abandon the above-mentioned Scholarship going forward at any given point in time, without any prior written intimation. Vice Chancellor will be the final deciding authority for all scholarship decisions as stated in this specific disclaimer.
• There is no concept of automatic renewal for next semester. The Sponsorship Committee shall decide every semester on a case-to-case basis, subject to the Scholarship Scheme if prevailing at the relevant time.
• Please note that this communication is without prejudice to any rights of UPES and this communication should not be considered as a waiver of any rights of UPES in the applicants’ favour.

Terms and Conditions:

The terms and conditions outlined herein (“Terms and Conditions”), shall govern the SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (“UPES” or “University”).

By participating in the scholarship program, the student concerned (User) agrees as follows: -

Who will get a Scholarship?

All students who have taken the 12^th CBSE board / ICSE board or any state board exam (mentioned under “COBSE”) shall be eligible for consideration for this scholarship. However, this Scholarship shall be awarded only to those students who have complied with below defined Scholarship Criteria for the first year and subsequent renewal, if applicable. Scholarship will be available for limited seats only.

Entry Level Scholarship - On the Basis of Board Merit

Who will get a Scholarship?

All students who have applied for admission for Under Graduate (UG) courses except Global Pathway Program (GPP) and have taken the 12^th CBSE board / ICSE board or any state board exam (mentioned under “COBSE”) shall be eligible for consideration for this scholarship. However, this Scholarship shall be awarded only to those students who have complied with below defined Scholarship Criteria for the first year and subsequent renewal, if applicable. Scholarships will be available for limited seats only.

Scholarship Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded up to 30% (tuition fees only) and awarded only if acceptance fees are deposited within timelines (mentioned in the offer letter).

For Example: if a student scores 80.7% or 80.9% in class 12^th his/her percentage will be rounded off to 80% and will get a said scholarship on tuition fees for 1^st year only.

Total number of scholarships

• The total number of scholarships available is up to 2335 (out of these all girl students who score more than 60% in class 12^th, will get scholarships).
• The scholarship will be given in the order of Merit

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship will be awarded in the range from 15% to 30% on tuition fees of 1^st & 2^nd semesters only. Renewal of scholarships for the rest of the semesters is subject to renewal criteria mentioned in the policy.

Scholarship Renewal Criteria

Continuation of Scholarship in the subsequent semesters will be as per the University policy which may differ on a semester/year basis. However, it will be subject to meeting of minimum eligibility criteria as below:

• Minimum SGPA of 7.5 in each semester.
• Passed every semester on the first attempt without any supplementary or improvement exam.
• Maintenance of 75% attendance in the entire semester in all subjects and cumulative.
• The scholarship will only be awarded till the pre-final semester.
• No disciplinary action was initiated/sanctioned against the student under the student handbook or compliance with norms as prescribed by the University.
• Compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University from time to time.
• If a student fails to score a minimum of 7.5 SGPA in any semester, the scholarship will not be renewed for the rest of the duration of the course.
• No acts or omission which results in unlawful behaviour, with malafide intention maligning the University brand in digital, print, or social media, promoting, supporting or sharing any content which is against the University brand.
• As a post-first year, scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic grades and attendance therefore all such scholarships shall be awarded post-declaration of results of each semester. For example, a scholarship for 3^rd Semester, if eligible shall reflected in the fee invoice for 4^th semester and so on. As a result, students will have to pay full fees for 3^rd semester and the benefit of the scholarship will reflect from 4^th Semester onwards.
• The scholarship will be awarded in form of a Fee Concession; Fee Discount; or Fee Waiver on tuition fees only.
• It is the responsibility of the applicants to check their eligibility before submitting their applications. In case the applicant is found non-eligible at any stage, his/her submission or scholarship will be disqualified.
• The decision of the Scholarship Committee shall be final applicants and cannot be challenged.
• The Result shall be communicated to all shortlisted applicants through Email/SMS.
• If scholarship-selected students choose to decline the course offer, said students’ scholarships shall become void ab-initio.
• The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against student fees. Awarded scholarships can’t be exchanged for cash/cheque or transferred to any other course or campus or academic year/semester etc.
• Applicant/student shall not be eligible to apply for any future year/semester scholarship under this category if in any semester applicant/student fails to comply with Renewal Criteria.
• A student/applicant will be eligible for only one type of Scholarship/concession in a given Academic semester or year. If a Student is awarded a particular scholarship/concession but also meets the criteria for one or more than one scholarship/ concession at UPES including Domicile (As mandated by regulation), the Student shall receive the highest of the scholarship/concession offered but not both. Further, for clarity purposes, Domicile or any other scholarship/concession not opted for shall be deemed to be waived by the student. Said student shall have no claim on Domicile or other scholarship/concession so waived against UPES.”

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MBA

Who will get a Scholarship?

All students who have applied for admission to UPES MBA courses (regular) except Global Pathway Program (GPP) and have done graduation from any recognized university exam (mentioned under AIU) shall be eligible for consideration for this scholarship. However, this Scholarship shall be awarded only to those students who have complied with below defined Scholarship Criteria for the first year. There is no subsequent renewal. The scholarship will be available for limited seats.

Scholarship Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded 20% of tuition fees for the first & second semesters and awarded only if acceptance fees are deposited within timelines (mentioned in the offer letter).

Total number of scholarships

The total number of scholarships available is up to 100 seats. The scholarship will be awarded as 20% of tuition fees of 1^st & 2^nd semesters only.

Scholarship Renewal Criteria

There is no renewal as it is applicable for 1^st year only

BONAFIDE UTTARAKHAND STUDENTS

In case the applicant is a Uttarakhand Bonafide resident, he/she is eligible for a 30% concession on tuition fee subject to fulfilment of the following conditions and submission of supporting documents:

• Sthai / Mool / Adhiwas Niwas Praman Patra certificate, along with the admission form.
• Income certificate proving that your gross family income is not more than Rs.12 lakh per annum, along with a copy of the last income tax return filed for both parents.
• No disciplinary action initiated/ sanctioned against the student under student hand book or compliance to norms as prescribed by the University
• Compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University from time to time
• No acts or omission which results into 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
• Scholarship will be awarded in form of Fee Concession; Fee Discount; Fee Waiver on tuition fees only.
• It is the responsibility of the applicants to check their eligibility before submitting their applications. In case the applicant is found non-eligible at any stage, his/her submission or scholarship will be disqualified.
• Decision of the Scholarship Committee shall be final applicants and cannot be challenged.
• The Result shall be communicated to all shortlisted applicant though Email/SMS.
• If scholarship selected student choose to decline the course offer, said students’ scholarship shall become void ab-initio.
• The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against tuition fees. Awarded scholarships can’t be exchanged for cash/ cheque or transferred to any other course or campus or academic year/semester etc.
• Applicant/student shall not be eligible to apply for any future year/semester scholarship/concession under this category, if in any semester applicant/student fails to comply with Renewal Criteria.
• A student/applicant will be eligible only one type of Scholarship/concession in a given Academic semester or year. If Student is awarded a particular scholarship/concession but also meet the criteria for one or more than one scholarship/ concession at UPES including Domicile (As mandated by regulation), Student shall receive the highest of the scholarship/concession offered but not both. Further, for clarity purposes, Domicile or any other scholarship/concession not opted shall be deemed to be waived by the student. Said student shall have no claim on Domicile or other scholarship/concession so waived against UPES.” student/applicant will be eligible for award of only one type / scheme of Scholarship/concession in a given Academic semester/year. If Student is awarded a particular scholarship/concession but also meet the criteria for one or more one scholarship/ concession at UPES, Student shall receive the highest of the scholarship/concession offers but not both.

FREE SHIPS

With the objective of access to quality education for all UPES is providing scholarships to students who come from the economically weaker section but with high aspiration, commitment and calibre.

Terms and Conditions/Eligibility Criteria

• A total number of 51 seats only for the regular program be on a merit basis.
• The upper age limit for UG and PG programs- is 20 and 25 years respectively (On the date of Registration).
• Minimum academic eligibility for the respective program at the time of admission should be met, as mentioned in the Admission prospectus.
• EWS certificate to be submitted which is issued by 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.
• As per JEE notification, EWS category income is to be up to Rs.8 lakhs per annum.
• Renewal of free ships will be based on:-
  • SGPA / CGPA in last exam passed
  • No disciplinary case registered or reported
  • Submission of renewed EWS certificate and Income certificate.

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS

With the objective of developing a sports culture within the University, UPES introduces a new scheme of providing scholarships for talented sports persons. 

New and Existing Students

Number of Seats

Terms & Conditions / Eligibility 

New Enrollments

• Scholarships will be awarded as per the seats mentioned above against each game /sport. These seats can be transferred to other games if required after approval of the Vice Chancellor / Registrar.
• Minimum academic eligibility for the respective program at the time of admission should be met, as mentioned in the Admission prospectus.
• The scholarship will be applicable only if the student continues the sport as a part of the UPES team.
• The University would verify the documents submitted by the student and conduct personal interviews with the expert panel.
• The participation/achievement at the National/International level should not be more than two years from the date of registration
• The candidate seeking admission under any of the above categories of sports shall be required to produce the relevant documents of proof of his/her participation and Medal Won. Scholarship Committee will take the final decision regarding the Scholarship.
• The scholarship under this category shall be given in the first year only and its continuation shall be decided by Scholarship Committee.

Existing Students

• In the case of an existing student, all the current dues should be cleared before availing the scholarships
• 67% overall attendance is mandatory
• No case of indiscipline as per the University records
• No existing backlog in the exams appeared at UPES

New and Existing Students

• All such students will have to ensure that they practice regularly / seek expert advice / participate in coaching camps to maintain/improve their standards and performance.
• The scholarship awarded is for one year and is renewable from year to year, provided the awardees improve/maintain their proficiency in the game concerned.
• The scholarship can be withdrawn if the student is found involved in any act of indiscipline (within or outside the campus) is not able to clear his / her academic assessments or any other academic requirement as per the university student bulletin.
• The Scholarship is applicable only on the Tuition Fee and does not apply to any other head like Admission fee, Examination fee, Transport fee, Hostel Fee, or any other fee/expanse which may occur from time to time.
• Scholarship Committee will reserve the right to increase/decrease/approve/deny the amount of the scholarship.

FELLOWSHIP FOR M. TECH & M.DES STUDENTS

GATE Scholarship:

Students admitted to the M. Tech program in the academic session 2023-24 with a valid GATE score of 70 percentile and above will be considered for a scholarship UPTO Rs. 12,400/- per month during their permissible period of registration with the University.

Research Grant:

All Students will also be eligible to avail of a grant up to a sum of Rs. 50,000/- towards outcome-based research as per rules and regulations framed for the purpose by the University.

M.Des. Program:

Teaching Assistance ship of up to Rs. 3000/- is available for students pursuing M. Des Program.

Eligibility Criteria for Fellowship for M.Tech & M.Des Students

• Minimum SGPA / CGPA 5 in the first Semester and subsequent semesters/ year.
• Passed every semester on the first attempt without any supplementary or improvement exam.
• Minimum of 75% attendance in the entire semester.
• No disciplinary action was initiated/ awarded against the student.
• Exemplary behaviour and compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University.
• Such students must not be getting any kind of financial assistance/support e.g., fellowship/scholarship/fee waiver etc. from any other source public or private.

SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE – For Second-Year Onwards

The Academic scholarship policy will be applicable to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The scholarship will be awarded to 10% of the total students enrolled in each of the programs or 1 student whichever is higher. The 10% will be rounded off to the nearest next number. The Scholarship policy w.e.f. the year 2023 based on the meritorious performance of the students in the academic year 2023-24 as under:

In case of a tie, the CGPA will be calculated up to the third decimal point.

Scholarship Renewal Criteria-

The scholarships will be disbursed at the end of each semester as per the terms and conditions listed below:

• Minimum CGPA of 7.5
• Passed every semester on the first attempt without any supplementary or improvement exam.
• Maintenance of 75% attendance in the entire semester in all subjects and cumulative
• The scholarship will only be awarded till the pre-final semester.
• No disciplinary action was initiated/ sanctioned against the student under the student handbook or compliance with norms as prescribed by the University
• Compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University from time to time.
• No acts or omission which results in unlawful behaviour, with malafide intention maligning the University brand in digital, print, or social media, promoting, supporting or sharing any content which is against the University brand.
• Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic grades and attendance therefore all such scholarships shall be awarded post-declaration of results of each semester. For example, a scholarship for 3^rd Semester, if eligible shall reflected in the fee invoice for 4^th semester and so on. As a result, students will have to pay full fees for 3^rd semester and the benefit of the scholarship will reflect from 4^th Semester onwards.
• The scholarship will be awarded in form of a Fee Concession; Fee Discount; or Fee Waiver on tuition fees only.
• The decision of the Scholarship Committee shall be final applicants and cannot be challenged.
• A student/applicant will be eligible for only one type of Scholarship/concession in a given Academic semester or year. If a Student is awarded a particular scholarship/concession but also meets the criteria for one or more than one scholarship/ concession at UPES including Domicile (As mandated by regulation), the Student shall receive the highest of the scholarship/concession offered but not both. Further, for clarity purposes, Domicile or any other scholarship/concession not opted for shall be deemed to be waived by the student. Said student shall have no claim on Domicile or other scholarship/concession so waived against UPES.”

STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The University has extended financial support to the students who are unable to pay the tuition fee on account of having lost any of the earning parents AFTER TAKING ADMISSION AT UPES AND AFTER SUBMITTING FULL FEES FOR AT LEAST ONE SEMESTER.

Amount Given as Support:

• The financial support extended by the University is a relaxation of Rs 50,000/- towards their tuition fee per semester till the last qualifying semester.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The student should maintain/ improve their academic performance every semester.
• The students applying for relaxation should not have any NC (Not Clear) or Backlog in any However, the scholarship committee can use its discretion can recommend the Vice Chancellor for approval without using this as a precedent for future cases of the same nature if any.
• He/ She should also have a clear record of discipline.
• This relaxation is applicable only for the upcoming.

Applicable Conditions:

• The above relaxation is only for one
• Students desirous of the extension to next semester will be required to submit a fresh application along with the grade card of the last exam passed once a communication is circulated by the department of Student Engagement and Experience.
• The Committee reserves the final right to approve an application received from the students

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicable to all Alumni who graduated from 2018 onwards. For any Alumni who graduated before 2018, the department of alumni relations will present the case to the scholarship committee for special approval.
• Alumni have to meet the notified eligibility criteria for AY 2023-24 for the respective programs.
• Should not be awarded grade F or improvement in any of the course/papers in any of the semesters.

Admission Criteria:

• Alumni have to directly apply online and have to email his/her academic details along with the application number.
• Alumni have to go through the admission process of the applied program as per the notified selection process for AY 2023-24.
• Alumni will have to clear the selection process.

Offered Scholarship:

• Applicable on only a 35% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of the program. Rest all fee components to be charged as per the notification of AY 2023-24.
• No other scholarship will be offered or clubbed with this scholarship
• No Alumni fee is to be charged
• Renewal of the scholarship for the subsequent year will be only based on attaining a minimum 8 SGPA /CGPA with no backlog and no disciplinary cases registered or reported against the student.
• In case of a refund is applied after admissions – the refund policy will be applicable for AY 2023-24.