Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering and Research (PCCOER), Pune offers various scholarships to support meritorious and financially needy students. These scholarships include merit-based awards, need-based government scholarships, and private scholarships funded by NGOs and trusts. The college encourages eligible students to apply by following a formal application process with required documentation. Scholarships are renewable annually subject to academic performance and compliance with the scholarship criteria.
Awarded to students based on outstanding academic performance or high ranks in entrance exams like JEE Main, MHT CET.
Includes scholarships for toppers in state and central boards.
Provided to students from economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income families, and reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC).
Covers tuition fee waivers or partial fee concessions.
Includes schemes like Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS), and scholarships for reserved categories.
Requires submission of caste, income, and domicile certificates.
Offered by corporate partners and trusts like Cybage Khushboo Scholarship, Lila Poonawala Foundation, SKF Scholarship, Katalyst Scholarship.
Based on merit and financial need with specific eligibility criteria.
Academic excellence (minimum percentage criteria in 10th and 12th grade or relevant UG degrees).
Income criteria as specified by government/agency for need-based scholarships.
Reservation category certificates where applicable.
Some scholarships target specific categories such as girl students, differently-abled, or Covid-19 affected families.
Students should have secured admission through valid entrance exams and meet the institute’s admission criteria.
Students must fill out the scholarship application form available on the PCCOER or Pimpri Chinchwad University website.
Required documents include academic marksheets, income and caste certificates, admission proof, ID proof, and passport-size photographs.
Applications can generally be submitted via email to scholarship@pcu.edu.in or through online portals such as the National Scholarship Portal.
Deadlines must be strictly adhered to for fresh and renewal applications.
The scholarship committee verifies documents and selects students based on merit and financial need.
Most scholarships are awarded for one academic year initially.
Renewal is contingent upon maintaining the minimum required academic performance.
Students must submit renewal applications with updated academic records and income certificates.
Scholarship duration varies but typically covers the complete course duration if conditions are met.
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Benefits | Application Process |
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Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scheme | Maharashtra domicile, low income | Tuition fee waiver (50%) | Apply via DTE portal with documents |
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) | Reserved categories + income criteria | Partial fee waiver | Apply through government portal |
Cybage Khushboo Scholarship | Merit + Family income < ₹5 Lakhs | Financial aid/fee support | Application via PCCOER website/emails |
Lila Poonawala Foundation | Merit + Need-based | Scholarship amount varies | Apply with PCCOER |
SKF Scholarship | Merit-based | Financial support | Apply online or via college |
Katalyst Scholarship | Merit + Need | Varies | Application through college |
EBC Scholarship | Income under ₹8 Lakhs | 50% tuition fee waiver | Apply through DTE & PCCOER |
Covid-19 Affected Students | Lost earning parents | Financial assistance | Apply with supporting documents |