Glossary
Terms & Definitions
Technical terms used in the PIDE Scholarship Portal.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Affidavit | Legal document winners must sign declaring commitment |
| CGPA | Cumulative Grade Point Average (min 3.0 required) |
| Dean | Dean Academics - final approval authority |
| Department | Department focal person - initial verification |
| Draft | Application in progress, not yet submitted |
| Eligibility | Meeting minimum criteria (CGPA, attendance, etc.) |
| Net Disposable Income | Monthly income minus expenses - key need indicator |
| OAuth | Google login protocol for institutional authentication |
| RBAC | Role-Based Access Control |
| Workflow | Application journey through status stages |
See Guides for more details.