Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU) – Scholarships Criteria

Scholarship Category	Eligibility Criteria	Applicable For	Remarks
Merit-Based Scholarship	Minimum 75%–90%+ marks in qualifying examination (as per slab)	UG & PG Programs	Awarded based on academic performance
Entrance Exam Scholarship	Valid score in MHT CET / MAH CET / other recognized entrance exams	Selected UG & PG Courses	Subject to cut-off norms
Need-Based Scholarship	Family income criteria as prescribed by the university	UG & PG Programs	Requires income certificate
Government Scholarships	As per Central/State Government rules	Eligible category students	Includes SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, EWS, Minority
Minority Scholarship	Students belonging to notified minority communities	UG & PG Programs	As per Govt. of India / State Govt. norms
Sports Scholarship	National / State / District level sports achievements	UG Programs	Valid sports certificates required
Defence Quota Scholarship	Wards of Defence personnel	UG & PG Programs	Subject to document verification
Differently-Abled Scholarship	Students with benchmark disability	UG & PG Programs	As per statutory guidelines
Sibling / Alumni Scholarship	Sibling studying at CSMU or CSMU alumni	All Programs	Limited concession
Early Bird / Special Scheme	Early application or special university schemes	Selected Programs	Subject to availability

Scholarships are subject to eligibility, availability, and approval by the university.
Students may need to maintain minimum academic performance to continue the scholarship.
Only one scholarship may be applicable at a time unless stated otherwise.
Government scholarships are processed through respective portals as per norms.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University Scholarships