NLU Consortium Increases Merit Scholarships by 25%

📰 Major Announcement

**New Delhi, January 10, 2025 ** - The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced a historic 25% increase in merit-based scholarships across all participating NLUs, benefiting over 2,000 students annually.

💰 Scholarship Enhancement Details

Revised Financial Structure

• Total Scholarship Corpus; Increased from ₹50 crore to ₹62.5 crore
• Merit Scholarship Amount: 25% increase across all categories
• New Beneficiaries; Additional 500 students to receive support
• Coverage Expansion; Extended to more specialized LLM programs

Category-wise Distribution

Undergraduate Programs (BA LLB/BBA LLB)

• Top 100 Rankers: 100% tuition fee waiver (previously 80%)
• **Rank 101-500 **: 75% tuition fee waiver (previously 60%)
• **Rank 501-1000 **: 50% tuition fee waiver (previously 40%)
• **Rank 1001-2000 **: 25% tuition fee waiver (previously 20%)

Postgraduate Programs (LLM)

• Top 50 Rankers: 100% tuition fee waiver + ₹25,000 stipend
• **Rank 51-100 **: 75% tuition fee waiver + ₹15,000 stipend
• **Rank 101-200 **: 50% tuition fee waiver + ₹10,000 stipend

🎯 New Scholarship Categories

Special Category Scholarships

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

• Family Income Limit; Increased from ₹8 lakh to ₹12 lakh
• Scholarship Amount; Up to 75% tuition fee waiver
• Living Stipend: ₹15,000 per month for hostel residents

Regional Diversity Scholarships

• Target States; Northeast, Jammu & Kashmir, and rural areas
• Scholarship Amount: 50% tuition fee waiver + accommodation
• Number of Slots: 200 seats across all NLUs

Sports Excellence Scholarships

• National Level Athletes: 100% tuition fee waiver
• State Level Athletes: 50% tuition fee waiver
• Additional Support; Sports equipment and training expenses

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirements

• Minimum Percentage: 75% in Class 12th for UG programs
• CLAT Rank; Must qualify within scholarship rank brackets
• Academic Performance; Maintain 65% in university examinations
• Conduct; Good disciplinary record throughout academic year

Financial Criteria

Family Income Limits

• Full Scholarship; Annual income below ₹6 lakh
• Partial Scholarship; Annual income between ₹6-12 lakh
• Special Categories; Extended to ₹15 lakh for exceptional cases

Asset Limits

• Agricultural Land; Maximum 5 acres
• Urban Property; Maximum one residential property
• Vehicles; No luxury vehicles (above ₹10 lakh)

🔄 Application Process

Online Application Portal

• Portal Launch; February 1, 2025
• Application Deadline; March 15, 2025
• Document Upload; Digital submission of all required documents
• Status Tracking; Real-time application status updates

Required Documents

1. Academic Records; Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
2. CLAT Scorecard: 2025 CLAT examination score
3. Income Certificate; Latest income certificate from competent authority
4. Address Proof; Residential address verification
5. Bank Details; Valid bank account for scholarship disbursement
6. Caste Certificate; SC/ST/OBC certificates (if applicable)
7. Disability Certificate; PwD certificate (if applicable)

🎓 Impact on Student Community

Immediate Benefits

• Financial Relief; Reduced financial burden on families
• Increased Enrollment; Expected 15% increase in student applications
• Diversity Enhancement; More students from diverse backgrounds
• Academic Focus; Students can focus on studies without financial stress

Long-term Impact

• Legal Profession Access; More opportunities for underprivileged students
• Social Mobility; Pathway for economic upliftment through legal education
• Regional Development; Lawyers from underserved regions
• Professional Diversity; More diverse legal profession

📊 Statistical Impact

Projected Benefits (2025-26 Academic Year)

• Total Beneficiaries: 2,500 students (up from 2,000)
• Financial Aid Distributed: ₹62.5 crore annually
• Coverage Percentage: 35% of total student population
• EWS Beneficiaries: 800 students

State-wise Distribution

🏛️ NLU-wise Scholarship Allocation

Top Tier NLUs

NLSIU Bengaluru

• Total Scholarships: 150 seats
• Amount: ₹8.5 crore
• Special Programs; International exchange scholarship

NALSAR Hyderabad

• Total Scholarships: 140 seats
• Amount: ₹7.8 crore
• Special Programs; Research scholarship for LLM students

WBNUJS Kolkata

• Total Scholarships: 130 seats
• Amount: ₹7.2 crore
• Special Programs; Corporate law scholarship

🔍 Monitoring and Evaluation

Transparency Measures

• Online Portal; Complete transparency in application and selection process
• Grievance Redressal; Dedicated cell for scholarship-related issues
• Regular Audits; Annual audit of scholarship fund utilization
• Performance Tracking; Academic performance monitoring of beneficiaries

Quality Assurance

• Academic Performance; Regular review of beneficiaries’ academic progress
• Feedback Mechanism; Student feedback on scholarship impact
• Impact Assessment; Annual assessment of program effectiveness
• Continuous Improvement; Regular review and enhancement of scholarship policies

📞 Support and Contact

Scholarship Cell

• Helpline Number: 1800-123-4567 (Toll-free)
• Email; scholarships@consortiumofnlus. ac. in
• Office Hours; Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Website; www. consortiumofnlus. ac. in/scholarships

Regional Offices

• North Zone; Delhi - 011-26567890
• South Zone; Hyderabad - 040-23456789
• East Zone; Kolkata - 033-34567890
• West Zone; Mumbai - 022-45678901

🔮 Future Plans

Expansion Initiatives

• Corporate Partnerships; Tie-ups with law firms for corporate scholarships
• Endowment Funds; Establishment of permanent scholarship endowments
• Alumni Contributions; Alumni scholarship fund creation
• Government Support; Increased government funding for legal education

Program Diversification

• Research Scholarships; Support for legal research projects
• International Scholarships; Support for international law studies
• Entrepreneurship Support; Legal startup incubation scholarships
• Public Interest Law; Scholarships for public interest law careers

🎯 Key Takeaway; This 25% increase in scholarships will make quality legal education more accessible and promote diversity in the legal profession.

📝 Important Dates; Applications open February 1, 2025, with a deadline of March 15, 2025.

*Last Updated; January 10, 2025 | Next Review; February 2025 *