Highest Merit Award • Tuition + Hostel • Academic Year 2027–28
Up to 100% Scholarship in Karnataka: Tuition + Hostel at St. Mary’s
Yes — St. Mary’s can offer selected highly deserving students scholarships of up to 100% on tuition fees and hostel fees. The important words are “up to”: 100% is the highest merit award, not a universal or automatic concession.
Current scholarship cycle: Academic Year 2027–28
Highest levelUp to 100%
Academic costTuition can be covered
Residential costHostel can be covered
Award basisHighest merit criteria
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Direct answer
Can a student study with 100% tuition and hostel scholarship at St. Mary’s?
At the highest scholarship level, selected eligible students can receive up to 100% support on tuition and hostel fees. The award must be confirmed student-by-student after the applicable merit/assessment process.
- “Up to 100%” is the maximum possible award.
- Partial scholarships can be awarded below the maximum level.
- The written offer should state tuition percentage and hostel percentage/coverage clearly.
- Other charges should never be assumed to be covered unless they are listed in the offer.
What this page does not promise
It does not promise every high-scoring student a 100% award, nor does it replace current admission eligibility or scholarship terms.
- No automatic 100% for every applicant
- No hidden assumption that every fee head is waived
- No guarantee before assessment
- No guarantee of hostel seat without availability
Highest scholarship profile
What may distinguish a student competing for the top award?
Exact thresholds should come from the current St. Mary’s scholarship policy, but the strongest applications generally show clear evidence of academic ability and readiness for the chosen programme.
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Exceptional academic performance
Strong board/school performance can demonstrate both ability and consistency.
02
High assessment performance
Where a scholarship or admission assessment applies, top performance can be a major differentiator.
03
Subject alignment
The student’s strengths should match the chosen Science, Commerce, JEE or NEET route.
04
Recognised achievements
Relevant academic or Olympiad achievements can strengthen the merit case where applicable.
05
Study discipline
The highest award should support a student capable of sustaining the programme’s academic expectations.
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Clear residential need
For tuition + hostel awards, the application should clearly state the residential requirement from the beginning.
Get the fee statement
What a “100% scholarship” should specify before you call it zero-fee
| Fee / condition | Do not assume | Confirm in writing |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | That every academic component is automatically included. | The exact tuition fee base covered by the awarded percentage. |
| Hostel | That accommodation, food and every residential charge are one fee head. | Which hostel/residential fee components are covered. |
| Books / materials | That learning materials are included. | Whether books/materials are included or payable separately. |
| Exam / board charges | That statutory/exam charges are waived. | Any exam, registration or board-related charges outside scholarship. |
| Deposit / personal costs | That refundable deposits, uniforms, transport or personal spending are included. | All exclusions and remaining payable amounts. |
| Continuation | That the award can never change. | Duration plus academic/attendance/conduct conditions, if any. |
The safest wording is “up to 100% scholarship on tuition and hostel for selected eligible students.” The safest decision is based on the final written net-payable statement.
Compare scholarship value correctly
Two institutions can both advertise “100% scholarship” and still have very different costs
| Comparison point | Institution A | Institution B |
|---|---|---|
| 100% applies to | Tuition only | Tuition + hostel |
| Hostel | Fully payable | Covered up to awarded level |
| Other charges | May remain | May remain |
| True comparison | Calculate final payable amount | Calculate final payable amount |
This example is conceptual. Always compare the actual written offers you receive.
Important scholarship note
“Up to 100%” means the highest award is merit-based — it is not an automatic fee waiver
St. Mary’s may offer selected eligible students up to 100% scholarship on tuition fees and hostel fees. The final percentage depends on the student’s profile, performance in the applicable scholarship/admission assessment, programme availability and the scholarship rules communicated for the admission cycle.
- A 100% award is reserved for students who meet the highest scholarship criteria; other eligible students may receive partial scholarships.
- The exact amount, fee heads covered, duration and continuation conditions should be confirmed in the written scholarship offer before admission.
- Scholarship consideration does not by itself guarantee admission to the selected St. Mary’s programme; academic and admission eligibility still apply.
- Scholarship seats and hostel support may be limited by the current admission cycle and residential capacity.
Find the relevant programme
Use the dedicated page for the student’s exact scholarship goal
Scholarship Opportunities in Karnataka
Start with the complete St. Mary’s scholarship overview and choose the route that matches the student.
Explore →JEE Scholarship in Karnataka
For students planning Grade 11–12 with JEE Main and JEE Advanced preparation.
Explore →NEET Scholarship in Karnataka
For students planning Grade 11–12 with NEET preparation and residential support.
Explore →PUC / Senior Secondary Scholarship
For Karnataka families comparing scholarship support for the two years after Class 10.
Explore →Class 11 Scholarship
For students entering Grade 11 after SSLC, ICSE, CBSE or another recognised Class 10 board.
Explore →Class 12 Scholarship Guide
For current Class 12 students comparing senior-secondary, entrance and next-step scholarship routes.
Explore →Scholarship After 10th
A decision guide for Science, Commerce, JEE and NEET pathways after Class 10.
Explore →Verify current rules
Official sources to check
Exam, board and admission rules can change. These links are included so families can verify the latest official information instead of relying on an old article.
Frequently asked questions
100% tuition + hostel scholarship — common questions
St. Mary’s may award selected eligible students up to 100% scholarship. The highest award can cover tuition and hostel fees, subject to the current written scholarship terms.
No. It means 100% is the highest possible award. Individual students may receive different partial or full scholarship levels based on the applicable merit/assessment criteria.
Not necessarily. The written offer must specify which fee heads are covered. Books, exam charges, deposits, uniforms, personal expenses or other items may be outside the scholarship.
Selected eligible residential students in applicable programmes can be considered for hostel support along with tuition. Hostel availability must also be confirmed.
Share the latest academic record, intended programme, achievements and hostel requirement. Admissions can explain the current assessment process and criteria used to determine the final award.
Highest scholarship route
Think the student has the profile for the top award?
Send the academic record, programme goal and hostel requirement. St. Mary’s can assess the student under the current scholarship process and confirm the actual awarded percentage in writing.