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Hi
I have secured 90.6% marks in CBSE 12th exams with General category.
Also I got 6242 rank in JEE Main and got admission for B.Tech in NIT, Kurukshetra. Can I get any scholarship for my further studies?

With a 90.6% in 12th and 6242 rank in JEE Main, there is a possibility of receiving scholarships for pursuing B.Tech at NIT Kurukshetra. Here are some options to explore:

NIT Scholarships: NITs provide scholarships and fee waivers for deserving students based on merit and need. Contact NIT Kurukshetra regarding any scholarships offered for admitted students. Some possibilities include:

• Up to 100% fee waiver: Best performing students may get full fee waiver benefits. Yearly performance in exams will determine continuance of scholarship.
  
• Partial fee waiver: Students can get waiver on tuition fees, hostel fees or both depending on their performance. Amount of waiver ranges from 25-100% of fees.
  
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Considering both merit and financial need, selected students get partial (25-100%) fee waiver. Annual income should be below ₹6 Lakhs to be eligible.

Government Scholarships: Various ministries offer scholarships for enrolled engineering students based on merit and need.
Some options are:

• UGC Merit Scholarship: Top 3% students get ₹10,000 p.a. Renewable yearly based on performance.
• Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme: Top 10,000 rank holders in JEE (Main) get ₹2,50,000 for 4 years.
• National Scholarship Portal: Many central/state scholarships listed. Can find relevant ones based on category, course, income, location, etc.
  
• Private Scholarships: Many organizations award scholarships for engineering students. Search online or with placement cell of NIT regarding scholarships. Criteria includes merit, need, area of study, achievements, etc.

Student Loans: If unsuccessful in scholarships, you can consider education loans to finance your studies. Interest rates are lower than personal loans but still need repayment. Apply for as many scholarships as possible first before relying on loans.