Scholarships
JKKN College of Arts and Science (Autonomous) is committed to making quality education accessible. We support students through government scholarships, merit awards, concessions, and research fellowships.
Government Scholarships
Tamil Nadu government scholarships available for eligible students through the State Scholarship Portal. The college actively assists students through the entire application process.
| Scholarship | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BC Scholarship | Students belonging to the Backward Caste (BC) community |
| MBC Scholarship | Students belonging to the Most Backward Caste (MBC) community |
| SC Scholarship | Students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community |
| ST Scholarship | Students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community |
Merit-Based Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. The college recognises and supports academic toppers.
| Scholarship | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | Academic toppers with consistent high scores across semesters |
| First-Generation Graduate Scholarship | Students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education |
Concessions & Financial Aid
Special concessions and financial assistance for students with exceptional achievements or economic need.
| Scholarship | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Sports Quota Concession | Students with state or national level sports achievements |
| NCC Cadet Concession | Students enrolled in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) |
| Financial Aid | Students from economically weaker sections requiring support to continue education |
| Educational Loan Facilitation | All students — the institution facilitates educational loans through partner banks |
Research Fellowships (Ph.D.)
Research fellowships for PhD scholars providing monthly stipends and support for research grants and project funding.
| Scholarship | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| UGC NET-JRF | PhD scholars who qualify the UGC National Eligibility Test — Junior Research Fellowship |
| CSIR-JRF | PhD scholars in Science who qualify the CSIR Junior Research Fellowship |
| DBT-JRF | PhD scholars in Biotechnology who qualify the DBT Junior Research Fellowship |
| ICMR-JRF | PhD scholars in Medical/Health Sciences who qualify the ICMR Junior Research Fellowship |
Note: The college assists students through the entire scholarship application process including the State Scholarship Portal. For details on eligibility and application procedures, contact the admissions office at +91 93458 55001 or arts@jkkn.ac.in.