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Scholarships for UG and PG Pharmacy Courses
B. Pharm. & M. Pharm.

Section 1: Amity University Scholarships

Scholarship Name

Eligibility Criteria

Applicable To

Benefit

Important Conditions

Official Link

Amity Merit Scholarship (Class XII — 100%)

≥95% aggregate in Class XII (CBSE/ISC/State Boards); English + 3 academic subjects.

B. Pharm.

100% tuition fee waiver (1st year)

Valid for first year only; continuation subject to minimum CGPA (typically ≥7.5); not stackable with other Amity fee waivers

amity.edu/admissions-scholarship.aspx

Amity Merit Scholarship (Class XII — 50%)

90%–94.99% aggregate in Class XII (same subject rules)

B. Pharm.

50% tuition fee waiver (1st year)

Continuation based on academic merit; verify CGPA threshold with admissions office

amity.edu/admissions-scholarship.aspx

Amity Sports Scholarship

International/National level participation; trials/interview required

B. Pharm. / M. Pharm.

25% / 50% / 100% tuition waiver (performance-based)

Annual renewal; affidavit required; continuation based on sports performance and academics

amity.edu/admissions-scholarship.aspx

Amity Martyr's Scholarship

Ward of deceased Armed Forces/CAPF/State Police personnel killed in line of duty

B. Pharm. / M. Pharm.

100% tuition fee waiver

Covers tuition fee only (hostel/other charges excluded); subject to approval each year

amity.edu/admissions-scholarship.aspx

Amity Continuation Scholarship (2nd Year Onwards)

Based on academic merit: Top 5%, 10%, 15% of batch

B. Pharm. / M. Pharm.

100% / 50% / 25% waiver respectively

No active backlog; minimum CGPA typically ≥8.0/≥7.5/≥7.0 (verify with institute); mutually exclusive with entry scholarships

amity.edu/admissions-scholarship.aspx

Corporate / Industry Scholarships

Merit-based; selection criteria set by individual industry partners (Dr. Reddy's, Cipla, Sun Pharma, etc.)

B. Pharm. / M. Pharm.

Varies by sponsor (typically ₹25,000–₹1,00,000/year)

Subject to annual availability; separate application process; check Amity placement cell

amity.edu/admissions-scholarship.aspx

Section 2: GPAT-Based Scholarship for M. Pharm. Students

Scholarship Name

Eligibility Criteria

Applicable To

Benefit

Important Conditions

Official Link

Pradhan Mantri Scholarship for Pharmacy Post Graduate Studies (PMSPPS)

Qualified GPAT candidates admitted to M. Pharm. programs

M. Pharm.

₹12,400/month for up to 24 months

Scholarship is administered through the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for eligible GPAT-qualified students enrolled in postgraduate pharmacy programs. Students should verify eligibility directly PCI notifications.

https://www.pci.gov.in

Section 3: Government Scholarships

Scholarship Name

Providing Body

Eligibility

Applicable To

Benefit

Important Conditions

Official Link

Post-Matric Scholarships (State Government)

Respective State Governments

SC/ST/OBC/Minority category; family income below state-set threshold (typically ₹2–8 lakh/year depending on state and category); enrolled in UG/PG course

B. Pharm. / M. Pharm.

Tuition fee + maintenance allowance (varies by state and category)

Apply via respective state portal; Aadhaar-linked bank account required; deadlines: typically July–October each year; renewal required annually

scholarship.up.gov.in (UP example)

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS)

Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

Top 20 percentile in Class XII board; family income ≤ ₹8 lakh/year; full-time study in recognized college

B. Pharm.

₹10,000/year (1st–3rd year); ₹20,000/year (PG level) — rates subject to annual revision; verify current rates at NSP

Limited quota (82,000 slots nationally); apply via NSP by October; renewable subject to minimum 60% marks and no backlog

scholarships.gov.in

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) ⚠ LIMITED APPLICABILITY for pharmacy

Kendriya Sainik Board / Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India

Wards/widows of Ex-Servicemen (Armed Forces), CAPF personnel, or Railway Protection Force only; ≥60% in last qualifying exam

B. Pharm. Note: Scheme primarily targets B.Pharm but with very limited seats; verify current year's approved course list

₹2,500/month (girls), ₹2,250/month (boys)

Annual renewal required; very limited pharmacy slots; check current year's list of approved courses before applying; NOT applicable to all pharmacy students — only wards/widows of specified defence/CAPF/RPF personnel

scholarships.gov.in

Minority Post-Matric Scholarships (Maulana Azad / Pre-Matric / Post-Matric)

Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India

Students from notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi); income ≤ ₹2 lakh/year (Post-Matric)

B. Pharm. / M. Pharm.

Tuition fee + maintenance allowance (varies by level)

Apply via NSP; typically opens July–October; must not hold other minority scholarships simultaneously

scholarships.gov.in

Section 4: Application Timeline

Scholarship

Typical Application Window

Portal

Action Required

PMSPPS (GPAT-Based Scholarship)

July – September (after M. Pharm. admission)

pci.gov.in

Keep GPAT scorecard, admission letter, institute approval letter ready

CSSS (Central Sector)

August – October

scholarships.gov.in

Class XII marksheet, income certificate, bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)

State Post-Matric Scholarship

July – October (varies by state)

State portal

Caste certificate, income certificate, bonafide letter from college

PMSS (Defence/CAPF)

July – October

scholarships.gov.in

Ex-serviceman PPO / service certificate, 60% marks certificate

Minority Post-Matric

August – October

scholarships.gov.in

Community certificate, income certificate, admission proof

Amity Institutional

At time of admission / start of each year

amity.edu/admissions-scholarship.aspx

Contact Amity admissions office; no external portal needed

Key Notes for Students

  • Students may generally avail only one major stipend-based scholarship at a time, subject to prevailing PCI and institutional regulations.
  • Continuation of all scholarships is subject to academic performance and maintain minimum CGPA and clear backlogs.
  • Apply through official portals only; never through third-party agents.
  • Scholarship norms, amounts, and course eligibility are subject to change each academic year verify before applying.
  • PMSS: Only wards/widows of Ex-Armed Forces, CAPF, and RPF personnel are eligible this is not a general scholarship.
  • Industry-sponsored scholarships (Dr. Reddy's Foundation, Cipla, Sun Pharma, etc.) check Amity placement cell and company CSR portals annually.