Scholarship

Scholarships & Fee Concessions at Xavier University, Patna

At Xavier University, Patna, we believe that financial constraints should never become a barrier to quality higher education. Rooted in our Jesuit commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice, the University offers a structured Fee Concession (Scholarship) Policy to support deserving and meritorious students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds, in accordance with the Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013

The policy aims to:

Promote access to higher education for students from SC, ST, BC, EBC, Women, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Encourage merit-cum-means–based support, recognising academic potential alongside financial need.
Uphold the University’s mission of inclusive growth and empowerment, especially for students domiciled in Bihar

Who Can Apply?

Students are eligible for fee concession if they:

Are domiciles of Bihar.
Belong to SC, ST, BC, EBC, Women, or EWS categories.
Have secured admission to a full-time academic programme at Xavier University, Patna.
Fulfil the merit-cum-means criteria, assessed through academic performance and verified family income documents

Nature of Fee Concessions

As per statutory requirements, 25% of eligible students admitted each year are granted fee concessions, distributed as follows:

20% of the selected students receive 100% Tuition fee concession
40% receive 50% Tuition fee concession
40% receive 25% Tuition fee concession

This structured support ensures that assistance reaches students with varying degrees of need while maintaining fairness and transparency

How to Apply

Notification: Applications open annually along with admissions and are announced on the University website.
Submission: Applicants must submit the prescribed form along with domicile, caste/EWS, income certificates, and academic records.
Selection: Applications are reviewed by the Fee Concession Committee based on merit-cum-means criteria.
Award: Selected students are officially notified, and the concession is adjusted in their fee structure

📄 Download Scholarship Form

Continuation of Scholarship

The fee concession remains valid throughout the programme, subject to:

Maintenance of the required minimum CGPA.
Regular attendance and satisfactory academic progress.
Adherence to the University’s disciplinary norms

Transparency & Support

The policy is periodically reviewed by the University authorities to ensure effective implementation. Students may approach the Grievance Redressal Cell for any concerns related to scholarship applications or decisions

Our Commitment

Through this Scholarship (Fee Concession) initiative, Xavier University, Patna reaffirms its dedication to nurturing talent, fostering social mobility, and building a just and inclusive academic community. We invite deserving students to make full use of this opportunity and partner with us in shaping a brighter future.