Imagine a scholarship opportunity that rewards your potential before you even join university — not just based on marks, but on the skills, problem-solving, and enthusiasm you bring to the table. That’s exactly what REVA RISE (REVA Initiative for Scholastic Excellence) is all about at REVA University. Whether you’re aiming for undergraduate or postgraduate study, REVA RISE gives you a chance to shine early through a specially designed scholarship aptitude test that can unlock significant tuition fee waivers — including up to 100 % waiver for top performers. It’s designed for bright minds across India, including students from under-represented and rural backgrounds, making quality higher education more accessible for all.
Here’s a quick Q&A guide to help you understand REVA RISE better.
REVA RISE (REVA Initiative for Scholastic Excellence) is the flagship Scholarship Aptitude Test conducted by REVA University. It is designed to identify, recognise, and reward meritorious and high-potential students who aspire to pursue Undergraduate or Postgraduate programmes at the University.
REVA RISE has been introduced to promote scholastic excellence and make quality higher education more accessible. The initiative aims to support deserving students — including those from rural and under-represented backgrounds — by offering merit-based tuition fee waivers.
Students applying for admission to eligible UG or PG programmes at REVA University can register for REVA RISE. It is open to National, NRI, OCI, POI, and international applicants, subject to admission eligibility criteria.
The REVA RISE Scholarship Aptitude Test is conducted annually during April, May, and June. Specific dates and registration details are announced on the University website.
The test is designed to evaluate a student’s overall aptitude and academic readiness. It typically includes:
The focus is on conceptual clarity and reasoning ability rather than rote memorisation.
Based on performance in the test, students may receive attractive tuition fee waivers. Scholarships are awarded across structured slabs, with exceptional performers eligible for significant concessions — including up to 100% tuition fee waiver for select categories.
Note: Scholarships are applicable to tuition fees only and do not cover hostel, transport, examination, or other ancillary charges.
| RISE Score | Percentage of Scholarship National/NRI/OCI/POI |
|---|---|
| 95 & Above and the student is from Rural Govt. PU College | 100% |
| 95 & Above | 50% |
| 85 - 94 | 30% |
| 75 - 84 | 20% |
Continuation of REVA RISE Scholarships in subsequent years shall be strictly subject to the student maintaining a minimum of 90% attendance and securing a minimum 9.0 SGPA/CGPA in all subjects in each semester cleared in a single attempt without backlog.
In addition to REVA RISE, the University offers scholarships under multiple categories, including:
Students may avail only one scholarship category as per the University’s One Scholarship Policy.
Scholarships are awarded based on eligibility, performance, and availability. Allocation is typically on a first-come, first-served basis under the University Quota. All awards are subject to document verification and compliance with University guidelines.
Aspirants can register through the official REVA University website. Detailed instructions, important dates, and guidelines are published on the website for each admission cycle.
