CGC Jhanjeri Open Scholarship for Higher Education (JOSH) 2024-25

CGC Jhanjeri Open Scholarship for Higher Education (JOSH) 2024-25 is an initiative of CGC Group, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri for students who are willing to pursue higher eductation in the field of Engineering, Management, Commerce, Law, Computer Application, Journalism & Science courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These are merit-based scholarships that are given to students on the basis of their performance in the CGC JOSH examination. The selected scholars will receive up to a 100% tuition fee waiver.

Source: CGC Group

The scholarship is offered by CGC Group, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri.

To be eligible, an applicant must –

• Enrol in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme in the fields of Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Computer Application, Journalism & Mass Communication, Pharmacy, and Law at CGC Jhanjeri
• Have scored a minimum of 40% marks in Class 10 and 12 examinations to avail admission to an engineering program
• Have scored a minimum of 50% marks in Class 10 and 12 examinations to avail admission to non-engineering programs (namely management, sciences, journalism, etc.)

Note - For detailed information about the academic requirements for each scholarship, refer to the 'Scholarship Detail Document'.

The scholars selected under this scholarship stand a chance to get a scholarship worth up to INR 7 Crore. The benefits offered under this scholarship will be based on the candidate's score in the CGC JOSH examination. This includes - 

• For candidates scoring 90% and above marks – 100% tuition fee waiver
• For candidates scoring 85% to 90% marks – 75% tuition fee waiver
• For candidates scoring 75% to 85% marks – 50% tuition fee waiver
• For candidates scoring 65% to 75% marks – 25% tuition fee waiver
• For candidates scoring 60% to 65% marks – 10% tuition fee waiver

Note - For more details, kindly refer to the ‘Scholarship Detail Document'.

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. 
Step 2: Register by entering the candidate’s name, email id, mobile number, and other asked information.
Step 3: Verify the account by clicking on the relevant link sent at the registered email address.
Step 4: After signing up, the login ID and password of the candidate will be sent to their shared phone number during registration, via SMS.
Step 5: When the dashboard opens, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and select the course. Fill in the personal details, parent’s details, address details, etc.
Step 6: Pay the application fee of INR 1,000/- (Non-Refundable) through a Credit/ Debit Card or Net Banking.
Step 7: Enter the Educational Details.
Step 8: On completion of the application process, the date of examination, syllabus, and sample papers will be shared on the same dashboard.
Step 9: Appear in the CGC JOSH examination on the scheduled date and time. The result will be intimated through SMS and will also be displayed on https://www.cgc.ac.in/scholarships on the candidate’s dashboard.
Step 10: If the admission is granted, the applicants will automatically be considered for the available scholarships based on their performance in the examination.

• IKGPTU allotment letter
• Entrance test admit card and scorecard
• Counselling fee deposit slip
• Income/Category/Residence Certificate (if applicable)
• HSC/SSC marksheets and other qualifying exam marksheets (whichever is applicable)
• Migration Certificate
• Gap Certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Fitness Certificate (with photo)

The selection of the scholars will be made on their performance in the CGC JOSH examination.

Admission Deadline – Last week of June (Tentative - 30th June 2022)

• Student needs to maintain a satisfactory cumulative score in each academic year.
• While awarding the scholarship, other indicators are also considered that will include previous academic scholarship awards, excellence in extracurricular activities, and financial hardship of meritorious candidates.
• All eligible students are required to submit the scholarship application form on or before the last date.
• The selection committee will also consider additional information as deemed appropriate.
• It is the responsibility of the student to submit all documents with the application for consideration.
• An incomplete application will not be processed and rejected with no explanation.