IIT Madras Engineering Scholarships: Full List & Eligibility Details
IIT Madras—ranked #1 in the NIRF Engineering Rankings last year—has put in place a range of scholarships aimed at easing the financial burden and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. These scholarships not only cover tuition but often extend to living expenses and academic rewards. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the scholarships available for BTech students at IIT Madras:
With the announcement of JEE Advanced 2025 results, aspiring engineers are now setting their sights on top institutions like IIT Madras. While gaining admission to such a prestigious institute is a major achievement, the financial demands of an engineering education can still be a significant concern for many families.
List of Scholarships Offered:
🎓 1. Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
- Eligibility: Family income below ₹4.5 lakh/year
- Benefits: 67% tuition fee waiver for up to 25% of admitted students
- Renewal Criteria: Minimum GPA of 5.0 each semester
🆓 2. Institute Free Studentship
- Eligibility: Same as MCM (Income < ₹4.5 lakh)
- Benefits: 67% tuition fee waiver for another 25% of students
- Renewal Criteria: Minimum GPA of 5.0
🏅 3. Institute Notional Prize
- Eligibility: Based on JEE score and family income < ₹4.5 lakh
- Benefits: One-time award of ₹1,000 for 7% of students
✊ 4. SC/ST Institute Scholarship
- Eligibility: SC/ST category with income < ₹4.5 lakh
- Benefits: Full tuition waiver, free messing, and ₹250 monthly pocket allowance
- Renewal Criteria: GPA of at least 5.0
💡 5. Girish Ready Scholarship
- Eligibility: Top JEE scorers and best academic performers with income < ₹5 lakh
- Benefits: ₹25,000 per year for up to three students
- Renewal Criteria: GPA of 8.0 or higher
🌍 6. Indian Women’s Association, Bonn Scholarship
- Eligibility: Based on JEE rank and income < ₹5 lakh
- Benefits: ₹1,250 per month for 12 months to one student
🌾 7. Sri V. Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: Merit-cum-means; preference to rural background; income < ₹5 lakh
- Benefits: ₹500 per month for four years
- Renewal Criteria: GPA of at least 5.0
🕊️ 8. Kamakoti Jagadguru Kanchi Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Endowment Award
- Eligibility: Merit-cum-means with income ≤ ₹5.5 lakh
- Benefit: One-time payment of ₹2,500 to one student
⚡ 9. M. Sankaraiah & M. Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship
- Eligibility: Electrical Engg. students with highest CGPA by end of 4th semester
- Benefit: One-time award of ₹20,000
🧪 10. Dr. K. Vasanth Rau Scholarship
- Eligibility: JEE rank and family income ≤ ₹5.5 lakh
- Benefit: ₹25,000 annually for one student
- Renewal Criteria: GPA of at least 6.5
📌 JoSAA 2025 Counselling
Now that JEE Advanced 2025 results are out, eligible candidates can participate in the JoSAA counselling process.
- Mock seat allocations: June 11 & June 14
- Choice filling deadline: June 15
- Seat allocation begins: June 20
IIT Madras stands as a beacon of both excellence and inclusion. With scholarships tailored for merit, need, and underrepresented groups, it ensures that financial constraints don’t stand in the way of academic dreams. If you’re aiming for IIT Madras, now is the time to explore these options and secure your future.
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