BS+MS INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIPS AT DAU
(With effect from 2026-27 Batch)
From the Academic Year 2025–26, the Institute has introduced a new scholarship category, the “Institute Fellowship.” Under this category, students will be eligible for multiple fellowship types, including rank-based fellowships, fellowships for girl students, and fellowships for direct admission category toppers.
The fellowship amount will cover 100% of the tuition fee for the entire duration of the program. Continuation of the fellowship is subject to the student meeting the prescribed academic performance criteria in all subsequent semesters.
The total number of fellowships is limited to 4 (four) for the BS+MS IT program and 4 (four) for the BS+MS DS-AI program.
Eligibility and details of Fellowships
| No. of Fellowships | Type of Fellowship | Eligibility conditions | Fellowship Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two (2) | Meritorious Fellowship | One - Topper of the merit for the category - National-Level Entrance Examinations like JEE Mains or CUET | Full semester tuition fee |
| One - Topper of the merit for the category - DAU Entrance Test | |||
| One (1) | Exceptional Board Performance / Recognised Olympiad Achievements | Topper of the merit for the category - Exceptional Board Performance / Recognised Olympiad Achievements | Full semester tuition fee |
| One (1) | Girls Students Fellowship | Female topper (rank between 1-10) of the merit for the category - National-Level Entrance Examinations like JEE Mains or CUET | Full semester tuition fee |
Students must secure an SPI of 8.50/10.00 or above in each semester. If the SPI falls below 8.50/10.00 in any semester, the fellowship will not be granted in the subsequent semester. However, if the student achieves an SPI of 8.50/10.00 or above in a later semester, the fellowship will be reinstated from the following semester.
Other conditions
- The student must be duly registered for the relevant semester and must have paid the full tuition and other applicable fees by the prescribed due date.
- The student must pass all credit courses, with no backlogs, and must not have any disciplinary case initiated or recorded against them.
- The fellowship is awarded based on semester-wise performance; the student must satisfy the eligibility criteria in each semester to continue receiving the fellowship.
- If a student withdraws from the program before completion, has their admission terminated by the Institute, or is subjected to any disciplinary action or penalty, the Institute reserves the right to recover the total fellowship amount disbursed.
- The awardee must not be a recipient of any other financial assistance, fellowship, or scholarship from the Government of India, any State Government, or any private agency.
- The selected student must submit an undertaking confirming adherence to the regulations of the Fellowship Scheme.
- Submission of false documents or information will render the student liable for disciplinary action.