IIT Scholarships: Application Process, Compensation, Eligibility, Top Colleges

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IIT Scholarships in India include all National Scholarships, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India – Central Sector Scholarship for ST Students

Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, MHRD Scholarship for A Single Girl Child, Aditya Birla Scholarship, Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India).

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Top sponsors in the scholarship scheme include providing monthly living expenses, a large sum payment compensation, providing sponsorships for books and stationery. The eligibility criteria are mostly associated with academic performance and family income. Learn More: BTech Course

Table of Contents

All IIT Scholarships
IIT Scholarships: Application Process
Top IITs in India
IIT Wise Break-Down of Scholarships

4.1 IIT Bombay Scholarships

4.2 IIT Kharagpur Scholarships

4.3 IIT Delhi Scholarships

4.4 IIT Kanpur Scholarships

4.5 IIT Madras Scholarships

4.6 IIT Roorkee

4.7 IIT Guwahati

4.8 IIT Gandhinagar

IIT Scholarships: FAQs

All IIT Scholarships

Name	Eligibility	Amount
National Scholarships (All States)	Students are required to submit their progress reports at the start of each academic year.	As per State’s decision
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students	Top 10 students based on their JEE ranks, provided that their parental income does not exceed Rs 2 lakhs per annum.	Fee reimbursement
		A lump sum personal payment compensation of INR 45,000 will be provided.
		Monthly living expenses of INR 2,200 per month
		Books and stationery worth INR 3,000 per annum.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India – Central Sector Scholarship for ST Students	Top 5 students based on their JEE ranks, provided that their parental income does not exceed Rs 2 lakhs per annum.	Fee reimbursement
Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students from minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Parsis, under the condition that their parental income does not exceed Rs 2.5 lakhs per annum.	Monthly living expenses of INR 2,200 per month
		Books and stationery worth INR 3,000 per annum.
		Maintenance Expenses of INR 10,000 per annum for hostellers and INR 5,000 for day scholars
		Reimbursement of course fees, up to a maximum limit of INR 20,000 or the actual fee amount, whichever is lower.
MHRD Scholarship for A Single Girl Child	The eligibility criteria for this scholarship are determined according to the norms set by the Government of India	INR 40,000 Annually
Aditya Birla Scholarship	Top 20 students in the JEE Rank.	INR 60,000 per year
Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India)	Students enrolled in the Dual Degree programs (B.S. & M.S) and 5-year Dual Degree programs (B.Tech & M.Tech)	INR 60,000 per year

IIT Scholarship 2025 Application Process

To apply for the IIT Scholarship offered by your organization, please adhere to the following application procedure:

Step 1: Secure admission to your desired organization by successfully clearing the entrance examination.
Step 2: Visit the official website of the organization and explore the scholarship schemes provided by the government specifically for that organization.
Step 3: Complete the application form accessible on the official website of the organization.
Step 4: Ensure that you fill out the application form prior to the specified deadline and accurately upload all the necessary documents supporting your claims.
Step 5: Submit the application form to the relevant authorities before the designated deadline. By doing so, you will become eligible for the corresponding incentive.

Top IITs in India

IIT colleges in India	B.Tech Seats	B.Tech Programmes
IIT Madras	505	9
IIT Delhi	799	11
IIT Bombay	778	8
IIT Kharagpur	690	15
IIT Kanpur	713	8
IIT Roorkee	879	11
IIT Guwahati	702	10
IIT Hyderabad	294	9
IIT BHU	876	100
IIT Indore	275	5
IIT ISM Dhanbad	919	13
IIT Bhubaneswar	273	6
IIT Mandi	200	4
IIT Patna	250	5
IIT Gandhinagar	194	6
IIT Ropar	297	6
IIT Jodhpur	247	4
IIT Tirupati	180	5
IIT Bhilai	126	3
IIT Goa	97	3
IIT Jammu	154	5
IIT Dharwad	126	3
IIT Palakkad	260	6

IIT-Wise Scholarships

Every IIT has a combination of all-India Scholarships and Institute centric scholarships that students can choose from. The scholarships of Top IITs in India are mentioned below.

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IIT Bombay Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Receiver	Scholarship Amount*	Additional Benefits
Merit- cum- Means Scholarship (MCM)	BTech or dual-degree program students	INR 1000 per month	A maximum of 25% of the sanctioned intake of undergraduate students will be eligible for a waiver of tuition fees per semester, amounting to INR 25,000 per semester. The benefit for those pursuing dual degrees is applicable until the completion of the 4th year only.
Named Scholarship**	The administration of this scholarship is overseen by the Office of the Dean of Alumni & Corporate Relations, and it is made available to undergraduate engineering students.	Named Merit Scholarships: INR 25,000 – INR1,50,000 per year2. Named Merit-cum-Means Scholarships: INR 25,000 – INR1,00,000 per year.	Note: The benefits are accessible throughout the standard duration of the program, subject to registration and satisfactory performance.
Free Messing	Applicable for SC/ST students only	INR 250 per month (pocket allowance)	A complimentary dining facility with a basic menu is provided, along with an exemption from payment for hostel room rent (subject to meeting the means criterion).

IIT Kharagpur Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Receiver	Scholarship Amount*	Additional Benefit
Merit- cum- Means Scholarship (MCM)	BTech or dual-degree program students	INR 1000 per month	A maximum of 25% of the sanctioned intake of undergraduate students will be eligible for a waiver of tuition fees per semester, amounting to INR 25,000 per semester. For dual degree programs, this scholarship is available until the completion of the 4th year.
Endowment Scholarship	A total of 200 scholarships are provided to undergraduate students, with the tuition fee waived specifically for SC/ST students.	-	-

IIT Delhi Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Receiver	Scholarship Amount*
Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships	Undergraduate students in engineering and technology (only 25% of the students will receive the scholarship)	INR 1,000 per month for General/OBC/EWS students. The recipient will be granted an exemption from the payment of the tuition fee.
Institute Merit Prizes and Certificates	Merit prizes and certificates are offered to the top 7% of the students of each 4-year B.Tech., and 5-yearDual Degree program each semester up to the 8th / 10th semester	INR 2,500
Scholarship provision for ST, SC, & PD candidates	Irrespective of the income of their parents or guardians, all SC/ST/PD students are exempted from paying tuition fees.
Institute Free Studentship-U. G	Undergraduate students	Free studentship to 10% of the student
Daulat Ram Mendiratta Scholarship	1st-year undergraduate students of Civil Engineering	INR 1,000 per month for 10 months
Singhal Scholarship	1st-year female candidates in Electrical or Mechanical engineering	INR 6,500 per month
Rupa Moudgil Scholarship	Undergraduate fresher per semester	INR 1,000 per month for 10 months

IIT Kanpur Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Receiver	Scholarship Amount*
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships	Undergraduate students in engineering [(B. Tech, BS, Major-Minor, Major-Major] Up to 25% of the students in a batch. 20% of the total number of MCM Scholarships will be reserved exclusively for SC/ST candidates. When awarding the MCM scholarship to first-year undergraduate students, either their common JEE-AIR or marks obtained will be taken into consideration.	Full tuition waiver INR 1,000 per month pocket allowance for the duration of the program
Merit-cum-means scholarships given by alumni of IIT Kanpur	Candidates of a particular department (depending on IIT-Kanpur’s decision)	INR 2,000 per month for 10 months
Free Basic Messing and Pocket Allowance	SC/ST candidates undertaking Bachelor Program (B.Tech, Dual degree)	Free basic mess-Pocket allowance as per IIT Kanpur

IIT Madras Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Receiver	Scholarship Amount*
Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Available for 25% of admitted students Note: Renewal of the scholarship is also possible every semester if the minimum GPA is 5 in the previous semester	67% tuition fee exemption (around INR 25,000)
Institute Free Studentship	Similar to the MCM scholarship (as mentioned above), but available to 10% of students who do not qualify for the MCM scholarship	Available for 25% of students admitted67% tuition fee exemption (around INR 25,000)
Institute National Prize	Available to 7% of students admitted	A one-time grant of INR 1,000
Institute SC/ST Scholarship	Available to SC and ST students	Free messing INR 250 (pocket allowance)-Hostel seat rent will be exempted, and tuition fees will be waived for all SC/ST students.
Sri V. Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship	Newly admitted B. Tech candidates are eligible for the merit cum means scholarship. In cases where the merit cum means (MCM) criteria are equal, preference is given to students hailing from rural areas. It is important to note that the scholarship is renewable on a semester basis, provided that the student maintains a minimum GPA of 5.0.	INR 500 per month for 4 years
Kanchi Kamakoti Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Endowment Award	1 first-year B. Tech student	One-time payment of INR 2,500
Pratibha Scholarship of the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh	B. Tech students	INR 20,000 per year (renewable every year)
OPJEMS	B. Tech students	INR 65,000 per year
Shipping Corporation of India Scholarship	B. Tech students in the Naval Architecture course	INR 48,000 per annum
TODAI Scholarship	A scholarship is awarded to two outstanding B.Tech. students selected from the branches of Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.	2 lakh Japanese yen per year
Dr. K Vasanth Rau Scholarship	For B. Tech student (One candidate for the whole duration of the program)	INR 25,000 per year
Indian Women’s Association at Bonn Scholarship	For 1 B. Tech student	INR 1,250 per month for one year only

IIT Roorkee Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Receiver	Scholarship Amount
Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Available for 25% of admitted undergraduate students	The General & OBC categories are eligible for a complete waiver of tuition fees, accompanied by a monthly pocket allowance of INR 1,000 for a duration of 10 months. In the SC/ST category, there is a pocket allowance of INR 250 per month for 10 months, as well as an additional INR 1,500 per month for 10 months to cover mess charges.

IIT Guwahati Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Receiver	Scholarship Amount
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Non-SC/ST students	A monthly stipend of INR 1,000 will be provided (totaling 5 stipends per month) for two semesters (Aug-Nov & Jan-Apr, a total of 8 months). In addition, there will be a tuition fee waiver for these two semesters

IIT Gandhinagar Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Receiver	Scholarship Amount
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM)	Maximum of 25% of the enrolled students in the undergraduate program	There will be a monthly allowance of INR 1,000 for a duration of 10 months, and the students will be exempted from paying the annual tuition fees.
Free Basic Messing and Pocket Allowance	SC and ST students	A complimentary basic messing facility will be provided, along with a pocket allowance of INR 250 per month.
Gita and Prithwish Goswami Scholarship	1 first-year undergraduate student (General and OBC)	Rs 1,500 for 10 months Yearly tuition fee exempted
Freeship	10% of students who are not eligible for MCM Scholarships	Exempted from annual tuition fee

IIT Scholarships: FAQs

Ques. Does IIT give free seats?

Ans. Admission to IITs is not granted on a free basis. There is always a specific score and rank requirement that ensures a seat in all IITs. Generally, securing a rank within the top 1500 allows for admission to all IITs. However, it is possible to obtain scholarships to alleviate the financial burden of tuition fees.

Ques. How many IITs are there in India?

Ans. Currently, there are 23 prestigious IIT colleges in India. These IITs can be classified into two categories: the old IITs and the new IITs. Among the old IITs are IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Kharagpur. On the other hand, the new IITs include institutions such as IIT Indore, IIT Jammu, and so on.

Ques. What is the average package of an IITian?

Ans. Typically, the premier IIT colleges in India secure the most lucrative placement packages. The average placement for an IIT graduate typically falls within the range of INR 40 - 75 LPA.

Ques. Is IIT an autonomous institution?

Ans. Indeed, IIT is an independent institution. The esteemed IIT colleges in India have also been designated as Institutes of National Importance by the Parliament of India.

Ques. Are JEE and IIT the same?

Ans. JEE and IIT are not synonymous but rather closely linked. IITs, which stand for Indian Institutes of Technology, are renowned engineering colleges in India. On the other hand, JEE, or the Joint Entrance Exam, is a national-level entrance examination for admission to the top engineering colleges in India. The prestigious IIT colleges in India select students based on their performance in the JEE examination.

Ques. How many seats are available at IIT?

Ans. Currently, the top IIT colleges in India collectively offer a total of 12,000 seats. Among them, IIT Dhanbad (IIT DHN) holds the distinction of having the highest number of BTech seats, with a total of 919 available seats.

Ques. Which is the oldest IIT in India?

Ans. Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur holds the distinction of being the oldest IIT in India.

Ques. Which is the Best IIT Campus in India or the Best IIT University in India?

Ans. Among all the IITs, IIT Guwahati is renowned for having the most remarkable and picturesque campus. Spanning 700 acres of land, the institute's campus is widely regarded as the best and most beautiful.

Ques. How competitive is the admissions process at the IITs?

Ans. Each IIT implements its distinct admissions process, which varies from institute to institute. In general, the admission process is highly competitive, and only candidates who demonstrate exceptional performance are selected for admission.

Ques. Can a student apply to more than one IIT college?

Ans. Certainly, a student is eligible to apply to multiple IITs, given that they meet the required marks or scores as per the eligibility criteria specified by each institute.

Ques. What subjects to be prepared for the exam of IIT?

Ans. To prepare effectively, it is crucial to focus on the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. With regular and accurate practice, scoring well in these subjects becomes achievable. Creating a consistent study timetable is essential, allocating specific topics to be completed each day. It is important to adhere to the timetable consistently, as this simple yet effective approach fosters punctuality and discipline.