DSU Bangalore conducts the Dayananda Sagar Scholarship Admission Test under which students are offered admission to various programmes at the university. The test assess the knowledge and aptitude of the students in relevant subjects and is also used to determine the eligibility for admission. The scholarship test includes multiple choice questions. Students get the following benefits from the exam:
- Financial assistance
- Recognition of Merit
- Opportunity for Higher Education and Career Advancement, etc.
Dayanand Sagar University Scholarships 2026
The university also offers scholarships based on merit and economic considerations, students may apply for these scholarships separately after admission. Candidates can apply for the scholarship on the official website of the university.
Students can apply for institutional scholarships separately after completing their admission.
- Merit & Economic Concessions: Institutional tuition fee waivers or reductions provided directly by DSU based on academic performance and financial need.
- Entrance & Test-Based Awards: Special performance rewards tied to entrance scores (such as DSAT or national test ranks like CLAT).
- Government Quota Benefits: Reduced standard fee structures for students admitted through merit-based government channels (like KCET).
- Socially Disadvantaged Groups: Fee concessions and guidance for students from reserved or economically weaker section
DSU scholarship is worth of INR 6.24 crores to 780 students.
DSU Bangalore Scholarships: Sponsorship and Eligibility
Check the table below for some of the scholarshhips offered at DSU, Bangalore:
| Scholarship | Sponsorship | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| AIC-DSU Foundation - Scholarships: Research Scholars & Scientific Officers | NITI Aayog, Government of India and Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru and support by the Innovation Labs established with assistance from MNCs | Young achievers with a master’s degree in Science/Engineering and desirous of working on a doctoral program leading to the award of a PhD are invited to apply to the position of: Research Scholars & Scientific Officers. Candidates with research/ industry experience would find preference. |
| Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFARIS GOI | Students belonging to six notified minority communities viz. Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian) studying in India and fulfilling the Scheme guidelines are eligible to apply for these scholarships |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CS | MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFARIS GOI | Students belonging to six notified minority communities viz. Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi (Zoroastrian) studying in India and fulfilling the Scheme guidelines are eligible to apply for these scholarships |
| Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | DAPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | The students with the specified disabilities defined in schedule of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.2016 will be eligible for the scholarships |
| Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities. | DAPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | The students with the specified disabilities defined in schedule of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.2016 will be eligible for the scholarships |
| Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers - Post-Matric | MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT. GOI | Parents of the students should be Beedi, Iron Ore Manganese & Chrome Ore Mines, Limestone & Dolomite Mines, Cine worker with atleast six months service,includes Contract/Gharkhataworkers |
| CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS | DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION.GOI | Students who are above 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent and pursuing regular courses and not availing benefit of any other scholarship scheme including State run scholarship schemes |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles | WARB,MINISTRY OF HOME OFFAIRS | Wards/widows of deceased CAPFs & AR personal died in harness/clection duty, wards of personal disabled due to causes attributable to govt. service and ward of Ex-CRPFs & AR personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards. Dependent wards of State Police Personnel who are martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks |
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Dayanand Sagar University offers multiple accomodation options ranging from single occupancy to four-sharing rooms. Four-sharing hostel fee range around INR 1,67,500 to INR 2,13,500 per year depending on the specific block and gender allocation (inclusive of room and mess charges, plus a refundable deposit).
The DSU fee refund depends on the time of admission withdrawal:
- 100% Refund: Received if you withdraw 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission. A small processing fee of up to INR 1,000 may be deducted.
- 90% Refund: Granted if withdrawal happens less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission.
- 80% Refund: Applicable if you cancel within 15 days after the formally notified last date of admission.
- 50% Refund: Given if the cancellation request is made between 16 and 30 days after the last date of admission.
- 0% Refund (No Refund): Applied if you withdraw more than 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission
Yes, candidates can get scholarship based on their exeptional performance in sports. DSU Sports Excellence Scholarship provides financial assistance up to INR 75,000 for students with verified national or international sports achievements.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, candidates with more than 90% marks in Class 12 can get scholarship. Check below the availble options:
- 90% to 95% marks: Fee waiver of INR 15,000
- Above 95% marks: Fee waiver of INR 25,000
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
Yes, any student can get DSU scholarships for BA LLB (Hons) with having 68% in Class 12. University provides scholarships to CLAT rank holders from 1 to 15,000 and on the basis of Class 12 percentage. As per your percentage, you can get scholarship of INR 15,000.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
Candidates are required to pass Dayananda Sagar Scholarship Admission Test to get financial aid from the university. DSU Bangalore conducts DSAT to assess the knowledge and aptitude of the students in relevant subjects and is also used to determine the eligibility for admission. The university consi
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
DIT is better because it has a nice placement and location.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 6 days ago
The application fee of most of the UG and PG courses at Dayanand Sagar University is INR 1,000. Candidates need to pay the application fee at the time of submitting the application form.
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Contributor-Level 10
Dayananda Sagar University offers courses within the range of INR 1.3 Lacs to INR 18.9 Lakh. DSU fee structure involves components such as tuition fees, hostel fees and various one-time fees which totals to be the course fees. Candidates have the provision to pay this fees annually or semester-wise. To conclude, the University offers these courses within a decent range.