📘 Overview
The AURORA Scholarship supports bright students from economically weaker families across various academic levels. It encourages them to pursue higher education with dignity, ensuring finances never become a barrier to learning.
🎯 Purpose
AURORA aims to uplift deserving students through financial assistance. It serves as a beacon of empowerment, enabling access to education and a pathway toward future success.
🎓 Scope
- Regular students of Class XI & XII, UG, PG, Technical, Medical, Management, M.Phil & Doctoral courses.
- Must have passed in 2021–2024 with minimum 60% (or 75% for 2020 or earlier pass-outs).
- Eligibility: 60% in HS/UG/Diploma; 53% in Graduation (Honours); 55% for PG (Tech).
- Kanyashree K3: Girls with 45% in UG for PG in Science/Arts/Commerce.
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000.
📝 Application Process
- Visit the AURORA Scholarship portal.
- Fill the online form with academic & personal info.
- Upload documents: Marksheets, Income Certificate, Bank details.
- Submit online — no physical copy needed.
- Await verification and sanction process.
📌 Important Guidelines
- Only online submissions are accepted.
- Students cannot avail another govt. scholarship simultaneously.
- Free studentship/one-time aid does not disqualify applicants.
- Bank details are mandatory for DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
📊 Allocation and Rate of Scholarship
| Directorate | Course | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Rate/Month (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Education | Class XI & XII | Passed Madhyamik with ≥ 60% | 1,000 |
| Higher Education | UG (General) | Passed HS with ≥ 60% | 1,000 |
| Higher Education | UG (Technical/Professional) | Passed HS/Diploma with ≥ 60% | 1,500 |
| Higher Education | PG (General) | 53% in Honours subject | 2,000 |
| Higher Education | PG (Tech/Engg/Pharma) | ≥ 55% in Graduation | 2,500 |
| Technical Education | Engineering / Medical | Passed HS/Diploma with ≥ 60% | 5,000 |
| University Research | M.Phil / Doctoral | State-aided institutions (Non-NET) | As per UGC norms |
💰 Means Judging Criteria
Applicants must submit income certificates from appropriate authorities. Family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000 per annum. Documents must be recent and verifiable.
📑 Merit Judging Criteria
Academic excellence is key. Applicants must meet the minimum academic percentage as per category. Final selection will consider merit, category, and seat availability.
📤 Application & Sanction Procedures
- Online submission only.
- Documents verified by institutional head.
- Scholarship sanctioned after verification & approval.
- Disbursement via DBT to applicant’s bank account.
🔁 Renewal of Scholarship
- Renewal application must be submitted online annually.
- Students must pass with at least 60% in the last examination.
- No gap in academic year allowed for renewal.
📘 Renewal Guidelines for General Degree/PG Students
Students of General Degree and PG courses under DPI must upload the previous year's marksheet and maintain required attendance and marks. Promotion to the next year is mandatory for renewal eligibility.
🏥 Renewal Guidelines for MBBS Students
MBBS students must upload a certificate from the institution stating successful continuation in the course, along with marksheets. Any academic backlog disqualifies the student from renewal.