Scholarships
Scholarships
IIT Delhi offers a range of scholarships and financial assistance programmes for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students. These are funded by the Government of India, the institute, alumni, and corporate donors.
Government Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship | B.Tech. students with family income below ₹5 lakh/year | Tuition fee waiver (full or partial) based on income and academic performance |
| SC/ST Fee Waiver | Students belonging to SC/ST categories | Complete tuition fee waiver; additional pocket money as per government norms |
| Institute Free Studentship | Students from economically weaker sections | Covers tuition and other fees |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students | Funded by Ministry of Social Justice; covers maintenance and fees |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Top percentile students in Class 12 board exams | ₹10,000–20,000/year from MHRD |
| INSPIRE Scholarship | Top 1% in Class 12 for B.Sc./M.Sc. students | ₹80,000/year from DST |
Institute and Alumni Scholarships
- Director's Merit Award: Recognises students with outstanding academic performance.
- Endowment-funded scholarships: Various named scholarships funded by alumni and corporate donors, administered through the IIT Delhi Endowment Fund.
- Need-based financial aid: The Board of Student Welfare (BSW) assists students facing financial difficulties with emergency grants and fee deferment.
Postgraduate Fellowships
| Programme | Fellowship Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech. | ₹12,400/month (GATE-qualified) | MHRD |
| Ph.D. | ₹37,000/month (first 2 years), ₹42,000/month (3rd year onwards) | MHRD / UGC / CSIR |
| MBA | Not applicable by default | Some merit-based awards available |
| M.Sc. | ₹12,400/month (JAM-qualified) | MHRD |
External Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships including:
- KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana)
- NTSE (National Talent Search Examination)
- Aditya Birla Scholarship
- Reliance Foundation Scholarship
- OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship
How to Apply
- Government scholarships: Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or through the Academic Section.
- Institute scholarships: Applications are typically announced at the start of each academic year via the Student Affairs office.
- External scholarships: Apply directly to the sponsoring organisation; the Academic Section provides required institute endorsements.