The University offers both, generous need-based financial aid and merit scholarships to support meritorious students from all walks of life. Our fellowships, grants and need-based scholarships acknowledge both stellar academic achievements and ensure financial assistance to those who are not able to afford quality education at Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad University is committed to bringing the best students to the University regardless of their ability to pay. We ensure that any student who needs financial aid to attend Ahmedabad University receives a Need-Based Scholarship to cover the gap between the educational cost and the student’s financial circumstances. We see the Need-Based Scholarships as a partnership between your family and the University to ensure that you are able to receive an excellent undergraduate education at Ahmedabad University.
80 per cent of our students who apply for financial aid receive Need-Based Scholarships of varying amounts, depending on their family’s financial circumstances. If you wish to apply for a Need-Based Scholarship, you need to complete our need-based scholarship form, available on the student portal, once you have completed and submitted your application.
We strongly encourage students to apply for admission in our Early Rounds (before their Grade 12 results are declared) and complete their need-based application forms at the earliest to enable us to process your application in time for you to make better decisions. Students who apply early (and are eligible as per the financial audit) have a higher chance of receiving need-based scholarships.
Need-Based Financial Aid at Ahmedabad University is designed to support students from diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds in receiving a quality liberal education. We do not want the cost of an Ahmedabad education to deter you from applying. Over 80 per cent of students who apply for financial aid to cover the costs of their education receive some support from Ahmedabad University.
The final decision on Need-Based Financial Aid is based on an assessment of the family's income, expenditure patterns, assets, and a personal visit to the family's residence / business by an independent audit agency.
Please Note: In case a student qualifies for both a Merit Fellowship or Scholarship and Need-Based Financial Aid, the Merit Fellowship or Scholarship will be awarded first, and the Need-Based Financial Aid will include the balance (if any).
The following fellowships recognise and acknowledge academic achievements of stellar undergraduate students in all disciplines.
Merit Scholarships are awarded from the second year onwards to the highest-scoring students of each Programme, based on their academic performance (scoring a minimum CGPA of 3.5) at the University.
The number of Merit Scholarships for each Programme will be proportionate to the number of students enrolled in the Programme.
The Stepwell Scholarships promote and encourage students in some specific Majors in the Arts and the Sciences and offer students a waiver of up to 40% of the tuition fees for the entire duration (4/5 years) of their programme at the University.
A few select students choosing the following Majors will be eligible for these scholarships:
The Mahatma Gandhi Scholars Programme seeks to bring to Ahmedabad University some of the brightest and most talented students across the country. The Scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver, and room and board for students from outside Ahmedabad, for the entire duration of the Bachelors or Integrated Masters Programme. The Mahatma Gandhi Scholars Programme also provides other benefits for selected students.
The Programme offers students who have the passion and commitment for intellectual excellence a curated and intense academic and co-curricular experience. Designed to identify, nurture and mentor exceptional students during their undergraduate years, the Programme aims to build talent with the potential to lead and drive impact globally across disciplines.
This is a University-wide Scholarship across all of Ahmedabad University’s Programmes and Majors.
Mahatma Gandhi Scholars will have access to:
Mahatma Gandhi Scholars Programme Details
Ahmedabad University will fully sponsor Mahatma Gandhi Scholars for the entire duration (4/5 years) of their Bachelors / Integrated Masters programme at the University. They will have the following benefits:
Ahmedabad University invites nominations for the fifth cohort of Mahatma Gandhi Scholars, students who bring the potential to lead and drive impact globally.
The nomination process for the Mahatma Gandhi Scholars Programme will open by the second week of May 2026.
The India Global Higher Education Alliance was formed by leading Indian and foreign universities in collaboration with College Board.
As a founding member of the India Global Higher Education Alliance, Ahmedabad University participates in the prestigious India Scholars Programme which offers up to 100 per cent Tuition Scholarships to the top scorers in SAT from India for the duration of their Undergraduate Programme.
Ahmedabad University facilitates the connection with College Board for students that have applied with their SAT scores and are eligible to apply for the India Scholars Programme. Students are required to complete the application formalities with the College Board to be considered for the scholarship.
To know more about the College Board India Scholars Programme, click here.
Need-Based Financial Aid at Ahmedabad University is designed to support students from diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds in receiving a quality liberal education. We do not want the cost of an Ahmedabad education to deter you from applying.
The final decision on Need-Based Scholarships is based on an assessment of the family's income, expenditure patterns, assets, and a personal visit to the family's residence / business by an independent audit agency.
Please Note: In case a student qualifies for both an Academic and a Need-Based Scholarship, the Academic Scholarship will be awarded first, and the Need-Based Scholarship will include the balance (if any).
The Mahatma Gandhi Scholars Programme seeks to bring to Ahmedabad University some of the brightest and most talented students across the country. The Scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver, and room and board for students from outside Ahmedabad, for the entire duration of the Bachelors or Integrated Masters Programme. The Mahatma Gandhi Scholars Programme also provides other benefits for selected students.
The Programme offers students who have the passion and commitment for intellectual excellence a curated and intense academic and co-curricular experience. Designed to identify, nurture and mentor exceptional students during their undergraduate years, the Programme aims to build talent with the potential to lead and drive impact globally across disciplines.
This is a University-wide Scholarship across all of Ahmedabad University’s Programmes and Majors.
Mahatma Gandhi Scholars will have access to:
Mahatma Gandhi Scholars Programme Details
Ahmedabad University will fully sponsor Mahatma Gandhi Scholars for the entire duration (4/5 years) of their Bachelors / Integrated Masters programme at the University. They will have the following benefits:
Ahmedabad University invites nominations for the fifth cohort of Mahatma Gandhi Scholars, students who bring the potential to lead and drive impact globally.
The nomination process for the Mahatma Gandhi Scholars Programme will open by the second week of May 2026.