Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), a premier state government university in Odisha, provides extensive financial aid to ensure that socio-economic constraints do not hinder academic excellence. The university integrates state and central government schemes with alumni-driven initiatives, supporting students across B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programs.
Types of Scholarships at VSSUT
VSSUT offers a diverse portfolio of financial assistance, ranging from government-mandated fee waivers to private merit awards. Some of the VSSUT scholarships are:
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State Government Scholarships: Primarily managed via the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, including e-Medhabruti and Post-Matric Scholarships.
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Central Government Scholarships: Accessed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), targeting minorities, disabled students, and meritorious university rank holders.
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Alumni & Private Scholarships: Unique initiatives like the VSSUTOAA Scholarship (Overseas Alumni Association) and the Foundation for Excellence (FFE).
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Need-Based Fee Waivers: Schemes like the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) for economically weaker students.
VSSUT Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is generally determined by a combination of family income, academic standing (CGPA), and social category.
| Category | Scholarship Name | Academic Requirement | Income Limit (Annual) |
| Merit-cum-Means | VSSUTOAA Scholarship | 1st Year; CGPA $ge 8.0$ | Below ₹8.0 Lakh |
| State Merit | e-Medhabruti | Technical/Professional Merit | Below ₹8.0 Lakh |
| Reserved (SC/ST) | Post-Matric Scholarship | Enrolled Student | Below ₹2.5 Lakh |
| Special Need | MMCPY (Mukhyamantri) | 1st Year (SC/ST) | Below ₹1.0 Lakh |
| Farmers' Children | KALIA / Krishi Vidya Nidhi | Enrolled Student | Registered Farmers |
| PhD Support | Institute Fellowship | Research-oriented Merit | N/A |
Note: For the Foundation for Excellence (FFE) scholarship, engineering students must have an All India JEE Main Rank within 90,000 and a family income below ₹3 Lakh.
How to Apply for VSSUT Scholarships?
The application process is largely digital, split between state and national platforms.
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Identify the Portal:
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For Odisha state schemes (e-Medhabruti, Post-Matric): [suspicious link removed].
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For Central/AICTE schemes (YASHASVI, Pragati): scholarships.gov.in (NSP).
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For Alumni/Private schemes: Hard copy submission to the Dean, Alumni & IR or the Scholarship Section.
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Register & Authenticate: Use a valid Aadhaar number. For Odisha state scholarships, Aadhaar-seeding with your bank account is mandatory as payments are made via the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS).
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Upload Documents: Common requirements include:
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Income Certificate (from Tehsildar).
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Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC).
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Last Semester Grade Sheet/Mark sheet.
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Residential/Domicile Certificate.
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Hostel Stay Certificate (for boarders).
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Verification: Once submitted online, the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) at VSSUT verifies the data before forwarding it to the State/Central department.
VSSUT Scholarship Renewal & Continuation Rules
To maintain financial aid, students must demonstrate consistent academic and disciplinary conduct.
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Academic Benchmarks: Most scholarships, like the VSSUTOAA, require maintaining a CGPA of 8.0 or above. Government renewals typically require passing all subjects without backlogs.
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Attendance Requirement: A minimum of 75% average attendance is strictly enforced for the renewal of Post-Matric and state schemes.
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Disciplinary Record: Any student convicted of disciplinary activities or ragging will forfeit their eligibility for all university-monitored scholarships.
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"One Scholarship" Rule: Students are generally prohibited from availing more than one scholarship at a time. If multiple are granted, the student must choose one and refund the others.
