IIT-Delhi: Merit-cum-means to donor-led; know scholarships available for aspirants

Additionally, donor-funded scholarships complement IIT Delhi’s own initiatives, enabling broader support and empowering more students to strive for academic excellence.

IIT Delhi offers a comprehensive financial aid framework that caters to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) offers annual scholarships to commendable and deserving students. These scholarships are provided either as tuition fee waivers or as direct financial assistance credited to students’ bank accounts.

Beyond academic motivation, these scholarships play a vital role in easing financial burdens. Additionally, donor-funded scholarships complement IIT Delhi’s own initiatives, enabling broader support and empowering more students to strive for academic excellence.

Scholarships and financial assistance at IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi offers a comprehensive financial aid framework that caters to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Support is extended through various channels, including Merit-cum-Means scholarships, tuition fee waivers, fellowships, and a wide array of over 120 donor-funded scholarships.

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These financial aids range from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh per year and are thoughtfully structured to benefit students based on criteria such as family income, academic performance, social category, or specialisation in particular disciplines.

Merit-cum-means (MCM) scholarships

Undergraduate students from BTech, MA, MSc, and MPP programmes with annual family income up to Rs 8 lakh are eligible. Approximately 25 per cent of students receive this scholarship.

Amount: Rs 4,000 per month

Additional benefit: Full tuition fee waiver

Renewal condition: Minimum SGPA/CGPA of 6.0 and valid income proof uploaded annually

Institute free studentship

For students who qualify for MCM but exceed the 25% cap, IIT Delhi offers tuition fee waivers for up to 10% of additional students based solely on means criteria.

Tuition Fee Exemption for SC, ST, and PwD Students

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All SC/ST/PwD students are exempt from paying tuition fees, regardless of family income. Hostel seat rent is also waived for those with an annual income below Rs 8 lakh. Additional benefits include:

–Free messing (basic menu)
–Rs 1,000 monthly pocket allowance

The tech institute also has various donor-related scholarships, like the ABB Scholarship, the Bina Dewan Singh Scholarship, the Budhwanti Mrig Memorial Educational Scholarship, the Buti Foundation Scholarship, the Bhatia Scholarship, the CS&E 1998 Batch Scholarship, the GS Bhasin Scholarship, the Gobind H. Keswani Scholarship, the Gyan Scholarship and the IITDAA Scholarship.

Interested candidates can find detailed eligibility conditions, renewal rules, and application timelines available on IIT Delhi’s financial assistance portal.