Private SchemeVerified for 2026

VIT STARS - Support the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme Selection Process 2026

How Candidates are Selected

Purely merit-based selections of rural government school toppers (1 boy and 1 girl per district).

Verification Flow

1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification

Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.

2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction

The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.

3
Fund Disbursement via DBT

The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.

FAQs for VIT STARS - Support the Advancement of Rural Students Scheme

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.