Admissions to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are currently underway. The counselling process through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2025, is scheduled to release the round 2 seat allotment results today, on June 25, at 5 pm. For many engineering aspirants who have cleared the JEE Advanced 2025 and secured seats at premier institutions like IIT Delhi, concerns over tuition fees and living expenses can be significant. IIT-Delhi jumps 27 ranks in QS World Rankings, tops India list, is 123 globally However, IIT Delhi offers a comprehensive financial assistance ecosystem, including scholarships, tuition waivers, and donor-funded awards to ensure that no deserving student is denied access to quality education due to economic limitations. Scholarships and financial assistance at IIT Delhi IIT Delhi’s financial aid structure is aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The institution provides support through Merit-cum-Means scholarships, fee waivers, fellowships, and over 120 donor-sponsored scholarships, with values ranging between Rs 25,000 and Rs 1 lakh annually. These scholarships are designed to assist students based on family income, merit, category, or specific academic 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% 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 All SC/ST/PwD students are exempt from paying tuition fees, regardless of family income. Hostel seat rent is also waived for those with annual income below Rs 8 lakh. Additional benefits include: –Free messing (basic menu) –Rs 1,000 monthly pocket allowance Donor-funded scholarships at IIT Delhi IIT Delhi hosts more than 120 donor-funded scholarships supported by alumni, corporations, and charitable foundations. These are awarded on the basis of annual family income, department or discipline of study, JEE Advanced rank, gender, academic performance duing course of study (SGPA/CGPA). Here’s a list of donor-funded scholarships: Name of Scholarship Amount (Rs ) Eligibility Criteria ABB Scholarship 25,000 2nd-year Electrical Engg. (Power & Automation), CGPA ≥ 7.5, 22 earned credits Bina Dewan Singh Scholarship 25,000 1st-year BTech student with income ≤ Rs 6 lakh; preference to women in Mech Engg Budhwanti Mrig Memorial Educational Scholarship 1,00,000 1st-year BTech girl students, income between Rs 5–9 lakh, based on MCM & JEE rank Buti Foundation Scholarship 45,000 1st-year BTech students, income ≤ Rs 8 lakh, based on JEE rank & merit Bhatia Scholarship 30,000 Similar to above; 1st-year BTech students, CGPA ≥ 8.0 CS&E 1998 Batch Scholarship 25,000 2nd-year CSE student, based on MCM, not receiving other MCM scholarships GS Bhasin Scholarship 22,500 1st-year Chem Engg student, income ≤ Rs 5 lakh, CGPA ≥ 7.0 Gobind H. Keswani Scholarship 25,000 1st-year BTech/Dual Degree, income ≤ Rs 5 lakh, CGPA ≥ 7.0 Gyan Scholarship 25,000 1st-year UG student, income ≤ Rs 4.5 lakh, CGPA ≥ 7.5 IITDAA Scholarship 25,000 1st-year UG student, income ≤ Rs 4.5 lakh, merit-cum-means Interested candidates can find detailed eligibility conditions, renewal rules, and application timelines available on IIT Delhi’s financial assistance portal.
