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Freeship less than ₹1,00,000 (UG students only)

The scheme "Freeship Less than ₹1,00,000 only for UG students" by the Dean Student Welfare, GBPUAT, Pantnagar aims to support meritorious undergraduate students from low-income families. This Freeship scheme provides full tuition fee exemption to eligible students.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Eligible students get a 100% tuition fee waiver. | - Aims to reduce the financial burden on low-income families and encourage academic excellence. | - The fee waiver is directly applied during fee processing. | - Granted once every academic year, at the beginning of the session. | - Disbursed after the final selection list is approved by the Registrar and Vice Chancellor. | - Validity: | Boys: Up to 3 academic years | Girls: Up to 4 academic years

Who can apply

The applicant should be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Govind Ballabh Pant University.; The applicant’s annual family income should be less than ₹1,00,000.; The applicant must be among the best-performing students as per the university’s merit guidelines.; The applicant must submit the application in the prescribed format within the deadline

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Is there a specific form to apply for the scheme?

Yes, students must submit the university’s prescribed application form.

Who is eligible to apply for the Freeship Scheme?

Undergraduate students whose family income is below ₹1,00,000 per year are eligible to apply.

Is the scheme open to postgraduate or Ph.D. students?

No, this scheme is exclusively for undergraduate students

What benefit does the scheme provide?

Eligible students receive a 100% tuition fee waiver

How long is the tuition fee waiver applicable?

For boys, it is valid for 3 academic years; for girls, it extends to 4 academic years

When is the tuition fee waived?

The waiver is applied at the start of the academic session, after final selection approval.

Am I eligible if my annual family income is above ₹1,00,000?

No, students with family income exceeding ₹1,00,000 are not eligible.

Can I apply if I already benefit from another scholarship?

No, this scheme cannot be combined with other tuition fee-based scholarships.

How are students selected for the scheme?

Selection is based on merit and income criteria, evaluated by the Dean Student Welfare.

Is there any additional benefit for girl students?

Yes, girl students receive the tuition waiver for an additional year (4 years total).