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Studying at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is a dream for many aspiring engineers and researchers, but financial constraints often stand in the way. To support meritorious and deserving students, IIT Kanpur offers a wide range of scholarships that ease the burden of tuition fees and living expenses. These scholarships are designed to encourage academic excellence, promote inclusivity, and ensure that talented students from diverse backgrounds can pursue their education without financial hurdles.
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Bright Minds Scholarship
Students securing an All India Rank (AIR) under 100 in JEE Advanced are eligible for the Bright Minds Scholarship. Each recipient is awarded Rs 3 lakh annually, covering the full cost of undergraduate education at IIT Kanpur, ensuring that top-performing students can pursue their studies without financial constraints.
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Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Non-SC/ST students with annual parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh can apply for the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship. Benefits include a complete tuition fee waiver and a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000. To retain eligibility, students must maintain a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5. If the CPI falls between 6.0 and 6.5, the allowance is discontinued, but the tuition waiver continues.
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INSPIRE Scholarship
Students enrolled in B.S. programmes in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics with an AIR within 10,000 in the Common Merit List (CML) may apply for the INSPIRE Scholarship. It provides Rs 30,000 per semester (Rs 60,000 annually) along with a research grant of Rs 20,000 per year. Recipients must maintain a CPI of at least 6.0 and submit an undertaking each semester confirming they are not availing any other scholarship.
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Donor Scholarships
IIT Kanpur administers 129 donor-funded scholarships sponsored by alumni and private donors. These awards are granted based on merit or financial need, with eligibility varying by department, academic performance, or economic background.
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Free Basic Mess Scholarship
SC/ST students with annual parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh are eligible for the Free Basic Mess Scholarship, which exempts them from paying the basic mess bill and provides a pocket allowance to support daily living expenses.
External Scholarships
The institute also facilitates applications for scholarships offered by central and state governments, public sector undertakings, and other organisations. Students must apply independently, while IIT Kanpur assists with institutional formalities. The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is one such platform for external opportunities.
Sports Scholarships
Each year, 20 sports scholarships worth Rs 1,000 per month for nine months are awarded to students excelling in campus sports or achieving recognition at Inter-IIT and external competitions.
Academic Excellence Awards
Students achieving a CPI of 8.5 or above in the previous academic year are considered for Academic Excellence Awards, which recognise outstanding academic performance.
Most scholarships are coordinated by the Students’ Scholarship and Prizes Committee (SSPC). For schemes like the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, submission of a parental income certificate automatically makes students eligible for other applicable scholarships, including donor-funded ones. While institute scholarships are managed internally, students applying for external scholarships must complete the required procedures independently and seek institutional verification when necessary.
