ADITYA BIRLA GROUP SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Region
Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal
Scholarship For
Post Graduate
Last Date
To Be Declared
Scholarship Amount
300,000
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Management, Engineering, Law
Scholarship General Information
The Aditya Birla Scholarships Programme is an homage to our legendary leader, the late Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla. A leader deeply rooted in Indian values, yet global in vision, Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla’s legacy is one that continues to inspire us.
He positioned Indian business on the global map. His success was unmatched. He took tremendous pride in being Indian and firmly believed that the key to our nation’s growth is through fostering young talent.
The Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme is our way of spawning the future generation of transformational leaders.
About the Scholarship
Instituted in 1999, this aspirational scholarship extends to the country’s top scholars from 21 premier institutes: BITS Pilani, IITs, IIMs, XLRI and premier law colleges such as The National Law School University, Bangalore; Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad; National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata; The Gujarat National Law University; The National Law University, Jodhpur.
The aspirational Aditya Birla Scholarship Programme accords significant financial support and enables scholars to bond with students from select institutes and network with leaders from the Aditya Birla Group
On the Aditya Birla Scholarship roster are 684 scholars
The scholarship amounts are:
Management: Rs. 3 lakhs
Engineering: Rs. 1.50 lakhs
Law: Rs. 1.80 lakhs
Eligibility Criteria
Students from the following institutes can apply for the Scholarships:
IIMs - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode, Shillong |
XLRI - Jamshedpur |
IITs (B.Tech) - Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, Guwahati |
BITS (Pilani) Campuses |
LAW: 1. National Law School of India University - Bangalore, 2. NALSAR University of Law - Hyderabad, 3. The WB National University of Juridical Sciences - Kolkata, 4. National Law University - Jodhpur Gujarat National Law University |
Award Amount
The scholarship amounts are:
Management: Rs. 3 lakhs
Engineering: Rs. 1.50 lakhs
Law: Rs. 1.80 lakhs
No. of Scholarships Available
The top 20 students (in terms of their entrance exam ranking at the time of admission) are invited to apply through the Dean of the respective institutes.
Important Dates
Summary | Tentative Date |
Notification released | July 15 |
Application Fee
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Application Procedure
Students who are eligible are required to fill in the application form and submit to the Dean. The Dean in turn will forward all the 20 forms to us.
Selection Procedure
180 students from management, 160 students from engineering, and 100 students from law campuses will be evaluated on the basis of the information given in the application form. The students’ overall achievements spanning academic and co-curricular excellence will be assessed to select him/her for the next round.
Essays written by these students will be reviewed by a panel to shortlist candidates for the final round.
Shortlisted students will be invited for an interview which will determine the 16 best students each from engineering and management streams and 15 from law colleges who will be named as the Aditya Birla Scholars.
The interviews will be conducted by an eminent panel of luminaries and academicians. Shortlisted students should carry all supporting documents such as copies of certificates, mark sheets, etc.
The interviews will be held in Mumbai for which the shortlisted candidates will be provided accommodation, travel reimbursement, and a token allowance.
Please be advised that
1. The performance of the Scholars will be monitored closely for the renewal of the Scholarship every year.
2. The Deans/Directors of IIMs, XLRI, IITs, BITS (Pilani) and Law Campuses have agreed to administer the monies. The Scholarship amount will be sent directly to the institute’s designated bank account through bank transfer.
3. The Scholarships are valid for the course, subject to ongoing performance. As the Scholarship is announced only in September and given that students would have already paid their fees, the institute will refund the amount paid.
Selection Process
Selection Procedure:
The Scholarships entail the following process:
The applicants: 180 students from the IIMs and XLRI, 160 students from the IITs and BITS (Pilani) and 100 students from law campuses will be evaluated on the basis of the information given in the application form.
1. The students' overall achievements spanning academic and co-curricular excellence will be assessed to select him/her for the next round.
2. Essays written by these students will then be reviewed by a panel to shortlist candidates for the final round.
3. Shortlisted students will be invited for an interview which will determine the best 16 students each from - engineering and management and 8 from law who will be named Aditya Birla Scholars.
4. The interviews will be conducted by an eminent panel of luminaries and academicians. Shortlisted students should carry all supporting documents such as copies of certificates, mark sheets, etc.
5. The interviews will be held in Mumbai for which the shortlisted candidates will be provided accommodation, travel reimbursement and a token allowance.
Please be advised that:
1. The performance of the Scholars will be monitored closely for the renewal of the Scholarship every year.
2. The Deans / Directors of IIMs, XLRI, IITs, BITS (Pilani), and law campuses have agreed to administer the monies. The Scholarship amount will be sent through a cheque directly to their office.
3. The Scholarships are valid for the course, subject to ongoing performance. As the Scholarship is announced only in September and given that students would have already paid their fees, the Institute will refund the amount paid.
The performance assessment criteria for the renewal of the scholarship
4. The Aditya Birla Scholar will be assessed on qualitative and quantitative parameters to judge his / her excellence on the academic and leadership front.
5. This assessment will help determine the continuation of the disbursement of the Scholarship amount and the honour of continuing as "The Aditya Birla Scholar".
6. The assessment will be done every year until the completion of the course.
The Assessment Criteria:
Assessment of certain scholastic standards being met
1. Assessment of work done by the Scholar during the course of the program
2. At least 60% of the assignments to have a rating of 7 on a 9-point scale
Assessment of participation in a minimum of two forums on campus
Assessment of Learnings of the Scholar
A 250-word write-up on 'Being an Aditya Birla Scholar - experience sharing'
This data for the performance measurement has to be submitted by the Scholar and certified by the Academic Dean at the institute. The assessment will be done based on the overall performance in all areas. No single factor will be a major determinant.
Contact Details
For any further queries, please connect with:
Aditya Birla Group
Aditya Birla Centre, S K Ahire Marg,
Worli, Mumbai 400030 India
Contact : 91-22-6652 5000 / 2499 5000
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