Agurchand Manmull Jain College
(A Unit of Sri. S. S. Jain Educational Society)(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 061.
Agurchand Manmull Jain College
(A Unit of Sri. S. S. Jain Educational Society)
(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 061.
Scholarship Cell
The Scholarship Cell of Agurchand Manmull Jain College is dedicated to supporting students financially by providing information and assistance regarding various scholarships, financial award programs, and government schemes. Its primary objective is to ensure that deserving students, especially those from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to higher education without the burden of financial constraints.
The cell works closely with government agencies, NGOs, corporate donors, foundations and philanthropists to help students avail themselves of scholarships, fellowships, and fee-waivers. It also provides guidance to students on the application process, eligibility criteria, and deadlines to submit their application forms. The Scholarship Cell at AMJC plays a vital role in promoting educational equity and ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to succeed academically.
The Government Scholarship for SC/ST students is a financial award program aimed at helping students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities reduce financial barriers and encourage them to continue their studies without economic hindrances. These scholarships are provided by various government bodies, including the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and State government departments. The benefits typically cover tuition fees and the eligibility criteria for these scholarships include family income limits.
The Government Scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC students is a financial award program aimed at supporting students from the Backward Class (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC). This scholarship plays a crucial role in promoting educational equality and social mobility for students from BC, MBC, and DNC communities in Tamil Nadu. Just like other government scholarships, the benefits cover tuition fees and the eligibility criteria for these scholarships include family income limits.
- The Government Scholarship for Minority students is aimed at ensuring that students from minority communities—such as Jains, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and Parsis—receive the financial support they need to pursue higher education. These scholarships are designed to encourage students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their studies at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels without financial constraints. Just like other government scholarships, the benefits cover tuition fees and the eligibility criteria for these scholarships include family income limits.
Pudhumai Penn Scheme is a Tamil Nadu government initiative aimed at empowering young women by providing them with free education, with the objective of ensuring that girls, especially from economically-poor backgrounds, have access to higher education. The Tamizh Pudhalvan Scheme is a Tamil Nadu government initiative aimed at empowering young men by providing them with free education, with the objective of ensuring that boys, especially from economically-poor backgrounds, have access to higher education. Both these schemes provide a financial award of Rs.1,000/- per month to female and male students, based on family income limits and graduation from the state’s government schools.
The Management Scholarship offered by AMJC is an initiative designed to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as those who come from economically weaker sections, those raised by a single parent, or first-generation graduates in their families. The goal is to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder their access to quality education offered by the institution. The deserving student may get 100% scholarship based on the following eligibility criteria:
- Minimum attendance percentage as specified by the college with no arrears.
- Academic performance in the preceding academic years
- Annual income of parent/guardian.
Sports scholarships are awarded to the students who excel in various sports activities. Based on the achievement made by the student, a scholarship ranging from Rs.5,000/- to 100% scholarship will be provided.
The Freeship scheme offered by AMJC is a financial aid that provides full or partial waiver of tuition fees to all students of the Self-Financing stream.
The Jain Concession Scholarship is a financial assistance program offered by the institution aimed at supporting deserving students to encourage academic excellence and ensure that students with limited financial resources can access quality education without financial burdens. Only Jain students are eligible for this scholarship and eligibility is based on attendance and academic performance. These students, if qualified for the scholarship, will pay Rs.10,000/- per year out of the total fees.
The Staff Concession scheme refers to a fee concession or discount provided to the children or wards of any staff of AMJ Group of Institutions, with the aim to support the education of the employees’ families. These students can avail a 100% tuition fee waiver. The eligibility criteria include:
- Minimum attendance percentage as specified by the college.
Academic performance in the preceding academic years, and Completion of one year of service by the staff with the AMJ Group of Institutions.
The Alumni Scholarship is a financial aid program funded by the institution to support its alumni who pursue their postgraduate studies at their alma mater. This scholarship was introduced as a way to strengthen the bond between the alumni and the college. These students become eligible for a 50% waiver from the total fees to be paid each year, irrespective of their economic status.
