Visva Bharati University offers various scholarships, including Merit and Merit Cum Means Scholarships, which are awarded to top 5 and top 10 students per department, respectively. The annual scholarship amount is approximately INR 2,500 to INR 18,000, depending on the student's academic performance and financial need. The Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship, popular among students, offers INR 18,000 annually. Fees for general and OBC students are around INR 2,580 per year, while SC/ST/PWD students pay about INR 1,740.
Hostel fees vary, with SC/ST students receiving significant concessions. Additional scholarships like Inspire and Kanyashree are available, and some students receive government or private scholarships. The university does not provide loan facilities, but government and private scholarships are accessible. Scholarships are contingent on academic performance, with eligibility often requiring a GPA of 6.0 or higher.
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