VIT STARS - Support the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme
About the Program
The VIT STARS scheme provides a 100% tuition, hostel, and mess fee waiver to rural government school board toppers in south India.
Benefits & Financial Support
Covers 100% of academic fees, hostel fees, mess fees (valued at over ₹4,50,000/year) and provides a free laptop for selected rural students.
Inclusions
Complete free engineering education, lodging, meals, and skill coaching for rural board toppers.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation
Must be enrolled in Engineering, Technology, Science. Minimum 80% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Purely merit-based selections of rural government school toppers (1 boy and 1 girl per district).
Renewal Policy
Must maintain a CGPA of 8.0 or above with no standing backlogs.
Application Process
- 1
Register for B.Tech admission at VIT.
- 2
Indicated enrollment in rural government school during registration.
- 3
The scheme selects the top-ranking boy and girl from each district based on board marks.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Open Now
Applications open after State board results are announced in May/June.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What does the VIT STARS scheme cover?
It covers 100% tuition fees, hostel room rent, mess charges, and provides a free laptop.
Q.Which states are covered under VIT STARS?
It focuses on rural students from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Q.Do I need to qualify in VITEEE?
Yes, you must appear for the VITEEE entrance exam.
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