Karnataka Arya Vysya Charitable Trust Higher Education Scholarship 2025 Applications Now Open

 

The Karnataka Arya Vysya Charitable Trust Higher Education Scholarship 2025-26 is a prestigious initiative aimed at supporting deserving Arya Vysya students pursuing higher education in Karnataka. This scholarship provides crucial financial assistance to students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs at universities, deemed institutions, and autonomous colleges within the state. Additionally, it extends to Karnataka residents studying professional courses like ICAI, ICWAI, and ICSI, as well as students from Karnataka attending premier institutions such as IITs and IIMs across India. The scheme also uniquely supports UPSC final exam aspirants who have secured top prelim ranks, regardless of their community.


Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be Indian citizens and can be of any gender. Primarily, the scholarship is meant for Arya Vysya students, except for UPSC aspirants, who are open to all communities. Students pursuing graduation, post-graduation, and professional courses within Karnataka are eligible. Specific categories of courses and performance criteria include:

  • PUC students in Bangalore must have 80% in SSLC/CBSE/ICSE examinations.
  • Undergraduate (non-professional) students must have 80% marks in PUC.
  • Postgraduate (non-medical) students require 75% in graduation.
  • Professional courses like BE, MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, and B.Pharm require 80% marks in PUC.
  • Medical postgraduate courses such as MD, MS, MDS require a minimum of 60% in MBBS or BDS.
  • Professional courses under ICAI, ICWAI, and ICSI require 75% in graduation.
  • Renewal students must maintain 70% aggregate marks (with relaxations to 60% for deserving candidates and 50% for differently-abled students).

Documents Required

Applicants must provide:

  • Aadhaar Card and PAN Card for identity verification.
  • Bank passbook for financial transactions.
  • Mark sheets from the previous academic year.
  • Valid email ID and mobile number.
  • Admission proof or fee receipt.
  • Caste and income certificates.
  • Residence and address proof.
  • Additional relevant documents if applicable.

Scholarship Benefits

The Karnataka Arya Vysya Charitable Trust Scholarship supports students financially to help cover tuition fees, study materials, examination fees, and other academic expenses, enabling them to focus on academics without financial stress. The scholarship thereby encourages meritorious students to pursue educational and professional excellence.

Special Provisions

The program’s extension to students preparing for the UPSC Final exams with top prelim ranks signifies its broad commitment to nurturing talent beyond typical academic streams. Additionally, students pursuing key professional courses like ICAI, ICWAI, and ICSI benefit under this scholarship.

Application Deadline and Impact

The last date to apply for the Karnataka Arya Vysya Charitable Trust Higher Education Scholarship 2025-26 is November 7, 2025. Prospective applicants are advised to submit their applications well in advance to ensure timely processing.

This scholarship acts as a vital support system for students, particularly from the Arya Vysya community, to overcome financial hurdles in higher education. By investing in education, the trust plays a crucial role in empowering youth to become skilled professionals and future leaders. It fosters academic excellence, social equity, and community development in Karnataka and beyond.

Eligible students from Karnataka pursuing diverse academic disciplines and courses are strongly encouraged to apply, benefiting from this comprehensive scholarship aimed at driving educational empowerment and career success.

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