Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education awards ₹5.79 crore scholarships to 1,223 students

Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University) has awarded merit scholarships worth ₹5.79 crore to 1,223 students for the academic year 2026–27.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), Secretary of Siddhartha Academy of General and Technical Education Paladugu Lakshmana Rao said that to reaffirm its commitment to promoting academic excellence and making higher education accessible, the institution had been recognising academic merit and supporting deserving students, irrespective of their financial background. He stressed the importance of holistic development and equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in a competitive global environment.

He also highlighted the university’s focus on employability, noting that several students had secured placements in multinational companies with attractive salary packages. J.T. Amareswer was recognised as the Best Student by the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) for 2026, he added.

University Vice-Chancellor P. Venkateswara Rao urged students to maintain the prescribed cumulative grade point average (CGPA), attendance and discipline to remain eligible for scholarships. He said students who regained the required academic standards would be considered for continuation or restoration of scholarships under the university’s regulations.

Pro Vice-Chancellor A.V. Ratna Prasad said the university had awarded scholarships worth ₹10.86 crore to around 2,556 students over the past three years, reflecting its sustained efforts to support meritorious students.

Of the scholarships announced for 2026–27, ₹1.92 crore was allocated to 263 first-year B.Tech students, ₹38.55 lakh to 82 second-year lateral-entry students and ₹1.45 crore to 220 second-year B.Tech students. Another ₹10.02 lakh was awarded to 44 second-year students under the academic performance category.

Third-year B.Tech students received ₹1.85 crore, benefiting 569 students, while 31 students received ₹6.29 lakh under the third-year academic performance category. 14 first-year law students received scholarships totalling ₹70,000.

The programme was attended by university Registrar M. Ravichand, Director of Infrastructure and Consultancy B. Panduranga Rao, Deputy Registrar M.V. Saibabu, In-charge Finance Officer P.V. Kesava Rao, deans, heads of departments, faculty members, students and parents.