Policy Document for Scholarship for Students Admitting at Ramdeobaba University (RBU), Nagpur - 2025-26
Introduction:
This scholarship policy is designed to attract talented students to pursue higher education at Ramdeobaba University, thereby fostering a culture of academic excellence. RamdeobabaUniversity (RBU) is committed to provide educational opportunities and financial support to students belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of society.RBU is also focused on recognizing and rewarding students who have demonstrated academic excellence in competitive entrance exams, as well as those who have shown extraordinary performance in fields such as sports and other areas at national and international levels. To encourage outstanding students to pursue higher education, the university is offering fee waiver scholarships for various programs for the academic year 2025-26(to be reviewed every subsequent year).The university encourages all eligible students to take full advantage of these opportunities.
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Scholarship
The objective of the EWS cum Merit-Based Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
In accordance with the Government of Maharashtra GR vide-2022/GR No 91/विशी-4, dated 22nd June 2023, Ramdeobaba University (RBU) will offer a 10% EWS scholarship, covering 50% of academic fees. In the event of a larger number of applicants, the order of merit will be followed for the allocation of the EWS scholarship.
The verification of EWS certificates will be carried out by a specially appointed committee, with the involvement of recognized Government officials. The EWS scholarship will be awarded after the completion of the full admission process, at the conclusion of all admissions.
- Eligibility: Students belonging to the EWS category (10% as applicable by Government of Maharashtraof the total intake)
- Scholarship: 50% of academic fee
- Applicable Programs: All Programs
Merit Scholarship
The scholarship is available to students admitted to various programs based on their performance in specific entrance exams. The following table outlines the details of the meritorious scholarships for each program:
For B.Tech (Undergraduate)
| Entrance Exam | Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship (% of academic fees) |
| JEE (Main) | JEE Percentile ≥ 95.00 | 70% |
| JEE Percentile ≥ 92.00 | 50% | |
| CET (State) | CET Percentile ≥ 98.00 | 70% |
| CET Percentile ≥ 95.00 | 50% | |
| RUBEE (Ramdeobaba University Entrance Exam) * | RUBEE Percentile ≥97.00 | 25% |
*Subject to Maximum count up to 25
For Other State Students
| Entrance Exam | Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship (% of academic fees) |
| Other state CET | CET Percentile ≥ 95.00 | 20% |
For M.Tech (Postgraduate)
| Entrance Exam | Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship (% of academic fees) |
| GATE | GATE Percentile ≥ 95.00 | 50% |
For MBA (Postgraduate)
| Entrance Exam | Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship (% of academic fees) |
| MBA CAT | CAT Percentile ≥ 95.00 | 50% |
For BBA (Undergraduate)
For BCA (Undergraduate)*
For MCA (Postgraduate)
| Entrance Exam | Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship (% of academic fees) |
| MHTCET | MHTCET Percentile ≥ 98.00 | 20% |
| Entrance Exam | Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship (% of academic fees) |
| MHTCET | MHTCET Percentile ≥ 98.00 | 20% |
| Entrance Exam | Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship (% of academic fees) |
| MCA NIMSET | NIMSET Percentile ≥ 95.00 | 20% |
Scholarship for Exceptional Achievements:
This scholarship is offered to students admitted to various programs who have demonstrated extraordinary accomplishments in fields such as national sports championships or other notable achievements at national and international levels. The selection of recipients for this scholarship will be determined by the competent authority, and their decision will be final.
- Eligibility: Students with exceptional achievements at National and International level
- Scholarship: 50% of academic fee
- Limit:A maximum of 10 scholarships will be awarded
- Applicable Programs: All Programs
General Terms and Conditions:
- Scholarship eligibility is determined at the time of admission based on the scholarship criteria.
- Students must meet the specified percentile criteria to be eligible for the merit scholarship.
Scholarship Limitations:
- The scholarship is limited to the academic fee and will not cover additional fees such as hostel and Mess/Canteen
- Merit scholarships are awarded based on the performance in the respective entrance exams, subject to verification of documents.
- The EWS scholarship will be awarded after the completion of the full admission process, at the conclusion of all admissions.
- In case of any grievance, competent authority decision shall be taken as final
Renewal Criteria:
- The scholarship is applicable during entire duration of the program, subject to fulfilment of the following criteria:
- From second year onwards, merit scholarship will continue only if these students’ scores 9.5 CGPA and more in previous semesters.
- Merit scholarship will be discontinued for students having Backlog
- The results of the makeup exam shall not be considered for improving the CGPA in order to retain or qualify for the continuing merit scholarship
Documentation Requirements:
- Candidates must provide valid documents supporting their performance in the respective entrance exams.
- EWS candidates must submit valid documents as proof of their economic status.
- National/International achievers must submit valid certificates
Disbursement:
- The scholarship amount will be credited directly to the student’s fee account and reflected in the fee structure at the time of admission.
- The EWS scholarship will be awarded after the completion of the full admission process, at the conclusion of all admissions.
Non-Transferability:
- The scholarship is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other existing university scholarships or fee waivers.
Right to Amend:
- Ramdeobaba University (RBU) reserves the right to modify or withdraw the scholarship policy at any time without prior notice.