NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, JODHPUR
NH-65, NAGAUR ROAD, MANDORE, JODHPUR (RAJASTHAN)
PHONE 0291-2577530, 2577526 FAX 0291-2577540
E-Mail:
[email protected] Web Site: www.nlujodhpur.ac.in
GUIDELINES FOR NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY JODHPUR SCHOLARSHIP
1. Title:
A. These Guidelines may be called” ‘The National Law University, Jodhpur Guidelines for
Award of Scholarship."
B. They shall come into effect from Academic Year 2023-24.
2. Objective:
The objective of the Scholarship will be to provide financial assistance to 02(two) meritorious
UG students of each batch from low-income families.
3. Time for the award of scholarship
The Scholarship shall be awarded at the end of each academic year.
4. Form of Scholarship
The scholarship shall be awarded in the form of a refund of the tuition fees (only) that the student
has already paid.
5. Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria for award of Scholarship shall be as follows:
A. The student should be enrolled as an Under Graduate student of this University.
B. The student should not have taken admission in NRI/NRI-sponsored category.
C. Total gross annual income of his/her parents/guardian/family should be below 8 (eight)
lakh or as per EWS criteria notified by the GoI from time to time.
Provided here that ‘family’ shall mean all members residing together which shall include
self, parents, siblings/spouse/partner.
In case of death of a family member, the necessary record should be produced.
D. His/her cumulative CGPA of all the previous semesters should be no less than 6 (six).
E. The marks obtained after improvement examination shall not be considered for
calculation of CGPA.
Criteria for C.G.P.A. Criteria for Income
CGPA Points Income Points
(Rs.inLacs)
8&above .5 Below3Lacs .5
7.5 .4 3-4Lacs .4
7.0-7.5 .3 4-5Lacs .3
6.5-7.0 .2 5-6Lacs .2
6.0-6.5 .1 6-8Lacs &above .I
In the case of there being a tie breaker in tabulation, Weightage will be given to a
student based on their actual income being on the lower side.
6. Mode of calculation of CGPA
A. For the purpose of scholarship, the CGPA of all the previous semesters shall be counted.
7. Application procedure
A. The student seeking scholarship shall apply to the University in the prescribed format
within 30 (thirty) days of the date of declaration of the results of the2nd /4th /6'h/8th/10”’
Semester.
B. The application for scholarship shall be supplemented by the following documents*:
i. Aadhar details of all members specified as family under 6C.
ii. Income Tax Return for last three years of all members specified as family under
6C.
iii. For salaried professionals, salary statement for last three months of all members
specified as family under 6C.
iv. For business professionals, GST return for last three years (if applicable)
v. For Agriculturists, Government approved valid proof of valuation of land and
income
vi. Self-Attested Bank Statement of applicant for last one year
vii. Affidavit by applicant declaring the financial assets of the family including
movable, immovable and investments
* The University may seek third party verification of all documents for further
clarity
* The University shall maintain the confidentiality of all documents
viii. Affidavit by applicant ascertaining the veracity of all the information stated
C. The students from whom applications are not received within 30 days of the declaration
of results shall not be considered for the award of the scholarship by the University.
D. The application for the scholarship shall be accompanied by a declaration disclosing the
total annual income of the family/guardian of the applicant.
E. Thestudentswhohaveonceobtainedthescholarshipshallhavetore-
applyattheendofeachacademicyear.He/sheshall also have to meet all the requirements
afresh if they wish to be reconsidered for the scholarship in the next year.
F. No students shall be granted scholarship for more than five occasions.
8. Procedure of Scrutiny
The Committee shall scrutinize all the application received, verify the veracity of the
documents received and summon the applicants for an interaction.
If required, the Committee may interact with the parents/guardians/family during the
process of scrutiny
If further required, the Committee can device procedures to check the veracity of the
application.
9. Mode of payment
Payment of scholarship shall be made in the Bank Account of the student.
10. Disqualification for Applicants:
A. The candidate should not have been availing any other scholarship/financial aid during
the relevant time period. (Educational loan shall not be considered as a
disqualification).
B. The candidate should never have been found guilty by the University for any act of
indiscipline.
C. The candidate should never have been debarred for shortage of attendance.
D. The candidate should never have failed/considered to have failed in the end-term
examination.
11. Withdrawal of Scholarship
A. If at any time, any evidence emerges that a student has obtained Scholarship through
false information/fabrication/any other misdemeanor, the same shall be withheld with
immediate effect and the sum already disbursed shall be recovered from the student
along with initiation of appropriate legal/disciplinary action.
B. The University reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship upon conviction of the
recipient by any of the Disciplinary bodies of the University.
12. Saving Clause
A. Not with standing anything contained in these rules, the decision of the Vice
Chancellor shall be final on any matter not specified above but relating to the award
of NLUJ Scholarship to the students.
