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Calicut University Scholarships 2025
Calicut University offers a wide range of scholarships to support meritorious, economically weaker, minority, and differently-abled students. These scholarships are offered through university funds, the Kerala state government, and central government schemes.
University-Level Scholarships
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University Merit Scholarship – Awarded to students with outstanding academic records.
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Cultural Scholarship – For students excelling in cultural, music, or artistic activities.
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Sports Scholarship – Offered to students who represent the university in state, national, or international sporting events.
🇮🇳 Central Government Scholarships
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Central Sector Scholarship Scheme – For UG and PG students securing at least 55% in their previous qualifying exam; includes annual financial support.
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Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship – Based on academic merit and family income.
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Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities – Financial aid for students with physical disabilities pursuing higher education.
Kerala State Scholarships
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State Merit Scholarship – For Kerala residents with a minimum of 75% marks.
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District Merit Scholarship – Awarded to students scoring full A+ in their 10+2 exams.
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Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship – For SC/ST students with a minimum of 60% marks; may include fee waivers.
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C.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship – For minority community students who meet specific academic and income requirements.
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Blind/PH Scholarships – Financial assistance for visually impaired and differently-abled students.
Postgraduate & Research Fellowships
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University Research Awards – Recognise top-performing PG, M.Phil., and Ph.D. students. Includes awards like the P.K. Aruna Endowment for academic excellence.
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Fellowships from National Agencies – Includes UGC-JRF, DST-SERB, ICMR, ICSSR, and other central schemes aimed at promoting research in various fields.
Scholarship Summary
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Benefit |
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| Central Sector Scholarship | 55%+ in previous exams | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| State Merit Scholarship | 75%+ in qualifying exam | Tuition waiver / stipend |
| District Merit Award | Full A+ in 10+2 | Annual financial support |
| Suvarna Jubilee Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST with 60%+ marks | Fee waivers |
| C.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship | Minority students meeting eligibility | Tuition aid |
| Blind / PH Scholarship | Differently-abled students | Financial aid / fee support |
| Cultural / Sports / Rank Holder Awards | University representation or merit | Cash awards / fee reductions |
| UGC / National Fellowships (PG/Research) | Based on rank, category, or research area | Monthly stipends + research support |
Application Process
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University-Level Scholarships: Apply via the respective academic department or the student welfare office.
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State Scholarships: Apply through the Kerala government’s scholarship portal.
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Central Scholarships: Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for eligible schemes.
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Fellowships: Postgraduate and doctoral candidates must apply through UGC or respective funding agency portals.