B.Tech Merit
& NRI Scholarships
A transparent guide to the official 2026 tuition fee waiver schemes, merit criteria, and academic eligibility requirements across SRMIST, VIT, Manipal, and Amity.
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Top engineering universities offer attractive merit, entrance rank, board aggregate, and international/SAT scholarships. Explore details for each institution below.
Scholarships based on SAT Scores
Candidates with excellent SAT aggregates qualify for substantial fee concessions. This scheme is open to all NRI, PIO, OCI, and foreign candidates who submit valid SAT scores.
Key Scholarship Details:
- 40% Tuition Fee Waiver for the entire duration of all B.Tech / Engineering programs.
- SAT Aggregate Score Requirement: Minimum 1000 out of 1600.
| Program Area | Required SAT Score |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (All Engineering Branches) | 1000 / 1600 |
| B.Tech Biotechnology | 1000 / 1600 |
| B.Arch (Architecture) | 1000 / 1600 |
Founders Scholarship (Merit-Based)
Exclusively designed for high-achieving candidates across global secondary education boards. Performance in core Science subjects is recognized directly.
Key Scholarship Details:
- 40% Tuition Fee Waiver on the annual tuition fee for the entire duration of B.Tech.
- Core Subject Requirement: 70% and above aggregate in relevant subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology).
| Education Board | B.Tech Science Stream Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| CBSE / Indian HSC | 70% and above aggregate of PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
| GCE A Level | Grade B and above in two courses and a minimum of C in the third course (PCM or PCB) |
| IB Diploma | Grade 5 and above in any two courses, and not less than 4 in the third course (PCM or PCB) |
| WAEC / African Boards | Grade C4 and above in any two courses, and a minimum of C5 in the third course (PCM or PCB) |
⚠️ Important Rules & Guidelines (SRMIST)
- No Language Score Inclusion: Marks scored in language subjects are strictly excluded. Only core science aggregate (PCM/PCB) is evaluated.
- Duration: Approved scholarships apply to the entire B.Tech program duration (4 years), subject to maintaining standard academic compliance guidelines.
- Applicability: Applicable for B.Tech and B.Arch programs, but exclude medical programs.
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