Quick Answer: What Scholarships Does NST Offer?
Newton School of Technology offers four main scholarships, ranging from partial tuition relief to a 100% waiver on all four years of fees. Awards are based on a mix of academic merit, the NSAT entrance test, JEE performance, technical achievement, and leadership.
Below, each scholarship is explained in detail.
1. JEE Excellence Scholarship (JES) — Up to 100% Fee Waiver
This is NST's flagship merit award, designed for students who have already proven themselves at the national level through the Joint Entrance Examination.
What you get: A 100% fee waiver across all four years, covering tuition fees, upskilling/admin & tech fees, and hostel & mess fees.
Eligibility:
- A valid JEE Main or JEE Advanced All India Rank (2026)
- All India Rank under 10,000
Important note: The 100% waiver covers tuition, upskilling/admin & tech, and hostel & mess fees. The MacBook fee, block fee, and refundable deposit are payable separately.
Why it matters: For a JEE aspirant who narrowly missed a top IIT/NIT seat, JES makes NST's outcome-driven program effectively free — combining a strong rank with an industry-aligned B.Tech in Computer Science & AI.
2. Merit-Based Scholarship — Up to 100% on First-Year Tuition
Not every strong student takes JEE — and NST rewards raw ability through its own entrance test, the NSAT (Newton Scholastic Aptitude Test).
What you get: Up to a 100% waiver on first-year tuition fees.
How it's evaluated:
- Your NSAT score
- Your interview round score
NST recommends completing your Applicant Profile for a stronger, more holistic evaluation.
Who it's for: High-performing candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic and problem-solving ability — whether or not they sat for JEE. This is the most accessible high-value scholarship for the typical NST applicant, because it rewards performance on NST's own admissions process.
3. Young Women Leader (YWL) Scholarship — Up to 10% Across 4 Years
NST actively encourages more women into software and AI careers through a dedicated award.
What you get: Up to a 10% waiver on tuition fees across all four years.
Eligibility — offered to female candidates with:
- Coding projects or technical work
- State-level (or higher) extracurricular or sports achievements
- Leadership experience through initiatives, teams, clubs, or real-world responsibilities
This scholarship recognizes that strong candidates demonstrate capability in more than just exams — through building, leading, and achieving.
4. Extraordinary Achievement Scholarship (EAS) — Up to 10% Across 4 Years
Built for students who have already started building, competing, or achieving before they even arrive on campus.
What you get: Up to a 10% waiver on tuition fees across all four years.
Eligibility — for students with impactful achievements such as:
- Achievements in recognised Olympiads
- Prior tech internships
- Coding platform ratings (LeetCode, CodeChef, Codeforces, etc.)
- Strong production-grade tech projects
- State-level (or higher) extracurricular or sports achievements
If you've spent your school years shipping projects or climbing competitive-programming ladders, EAS turns that effort into tuition savings.
How the NSAT Powers Your Scholarship
Because the Merit-Based Scholarship is decided largely by your NSAT score, understanding the test is key to maximizing your award.
NSAT essentials (2026):
- Format: Online, taken from home
- Eligibility: 2025 or 2026 Class 12 pass-outs with PCM, scoring above 50% in PCM and in 12th boards overall
- Two paths: You can take the NSAT (math, aptitude, logical reasoning) or the Coding NSAT (coding proficiency and pseudo-code) — or both. You must qualify in at least one to be eligible.
NSAT exam pattern at a glance:
A higher NSAT score doesn't just secure admission — it directly improves your merit-scholarship outcome, making thorough preparation genuinely worthwhile. (NST unlocks two mock tests and a prep kit after registration.)
A Note for Parents: Making the Investment Work
If you're a parent evaluating NST, scholarships are one of two levers that make the program financially manageable — the other being education loans, which NST applicants commonly use to spread the cost.
Three things worth knowing:
- Merit can dramatically cut cost. Between JES (up to 100% for top JEE rankers) and the Merit-Based Scholarship (up to 100% of first-year tuition), a strong student can reduce the bill substantially.
- The degree is recognised. NST students earn a UGC-recognised B.Tech awarded by partner universities (Rishihood, Ajeenkya DY Patil, S-VYASA, and St. Mary's), so the investment leads to a legitimate qualification.
- Outcomes back the cost. With 93% of students securing paid internships by their second year (average stipend ₹23,066/month), the program is built to deliver a return — not just a certificate.
Always confirm the exact fee structure, what each waiver covers, and loan options for your specific campus directly with NST's admissions team before deciding.
How to Apply for an NST Scholarship: Step by Step
- Register for the NSAT on the NST website and pick your test (NSAT, Coding NSAT, or both).
- Complete your Applicant Profile — this strengthens your evaluation for merit and achievement-based awards.
- Appear for the NSAT and aim for the highest score possible, since it drives both admission and merit scholarships.
- Clear the interview (and Group Discussion, where applicable) — your interview score also feeds into the Merit-Based Scholarship.
- Submit supporting evidence for JES (JEE rank), YWL, or EAS (projects, ratings, certificates, achievements).
- Receive your scholarship decision as part of your admission offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NST offer a 100% scholarship? Yes. The JEE Excellence Scholarship (JES) offers a 100% fee waiver across all four years for students with a JEE Main or Advanced 2026 All India Rank under 10,000. The Merit-Based Scholarship can also waive up to 100% of first-year tuition.
What is the JEE rank required for a full NST scholarship? An All India Rank under 10,000 in JEE Main or JEE Advanced (2026) qualifies you for the JES 100% waiver, which covers tuition, upskilling/admin & tech, and hostel & mess fees.
Can I get an NST scholarship without JEE? Yes. The Merit-Based Scholarship is awarded on your NSAT score and interview performance, so you can earn up to a 100% first-year tuition waiver without a JEE rank.
Is there a scholarship for female students at NST? Yes. The Young Women Leader (YWL) Scholarship offers female candidates up to a 10% tuition waiver across four years, based on technical work, leadership, and state-level (or higher) achievements.
What does the NST scholarship not cover? For the JES 100% waiver, the MacBook fee, block fee, and refundable deposit are payable separately. Always confirm the current, complete fee details with NST's admissions team.
How is the NST merit scholarship decided? It's based on a combination of your NSAT score and interview round score. NST also recommends completing your Applicant Profile for a more holistic evaluation.
The Bottom Line
NST's scholarships are built to reward exactly the kind of student the program is designed for: ambitious, capable, and ready to build. Between a 100% JEE-based waiver, a merit award driven by the NSAT, and dedicated scholarships for women and high-achievers, there's a realistic path to making an industry-aligned B.Tech in Computer Science & AI affordable.
Your next step: Register for the NSAT, complete your Applicant Profile, and put your best score forward — it's the single most important move for both admission and your scholarship.
