Scholarships are a vital part of IIT Delhi’s commitment to making quality education accessible for all. As thousands of engineering aspirants prepare to join the prestigious institute after cracking JEE Advanced 2025, one of the biggest concerns is the high cost of tuition, hostel, and daily expenses. But students at IIT Delhi can breathe easier thanks to a wide network of scholarships, fee waivers, and donor-sponsored financial aid aimed at easing that burden.
IIT Delhi offers a strong and inclusive financial support system designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This includes Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarships, full tuition fee exemptions, fellowships, and over 120 donor-sponsored scholarships ranging in value from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh per year.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarships (MCM)
These scholarships are open to undergraduate students in programs like BTech, MA, MSc, and MPP. Students whose annual family income is up to Rs 8 lakh are eligible, and about 25 percent of the student body receives this financial support.
- Amount: Rs 4,000 per month
- Extra Benefit: Full tuition fee waiver
- Renewal Requirement: Minimum SGPA or CGPA of 6.0 and valid annual income certificate
For those who meet the income criteria but fall outside the 25 percent cap, IIT Delhi offers an additional 10 percent of tuition fee waivers based purely on financial need.
Tuition Fee Waiver for SC, ST, and PwD Students
Students from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories receive a complete tuition fee exemption, regardless of their family’s income. Additional benefits for students with annual income under Rs 8 lakh include:
- Free hostel seat rent
- Free basic mess meals
- Monthly allowance of Rs 1,000
Over 120 Donor-Sponsored Scholarships
IIT Delhi also facilitates over 120 scholarships funded by alumni, corporate donors, and foundations. These awards are based on criteria such as income, academic performance, department, gender, and JEE rank. Here are some notable ones:
| Scholarship Name | Amount (Rs) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ABB Scholarship | 25,000 | 2nd-year Electrical Engineering, CGPA ≥ 7.5, 22 earned credits |
| Bina Dewan Singh Scholarship | 25,000 | 1st-year BTech, income ≤ Rs 6 lakh; preference to girls in Mechanical Engineering |
| Budhwanti Mrig Memorial Scholarship | 1,00,000 | 1st-year BTech girls, income between Rs 5–9 lakh, based on MCM and JEE rank |
| Buti Foundation Scholarship | 45,000 | 1st-year BTech, income ≤ Rs 8 lakh, based on JEE rank and merit |
| Bhatia Scholarship | 30,000 | 1st-year BTech, CGPA ≥ 8.0 |
| CS&E 1998 Batch Scholarship | 25,000 | 2nd-year Computer Science student, on MCM criteria |
| GS Bhasin Scholarship | 22,500 | 1st-year Chemical Engineering, income ≤ Rs 5 lakh, CGPA ≥ 7.0 |
| Gobind H. Keswani Scholarship | 25,000 | 1st-year BTech or 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 basis |
Each of these scholarships serves a unique purpose—some are focused on specific departments, while others are based on gender or income brackets. Many are renewable based on student performance and updated income details.
Where to Apply
Students interested in these scholarships can visit IIT Delhi’s official financial assistance portal. The portal provides full details on eligibility, application deadlines, required documents, and renewal policies. Most applications open at the start of the academic session and require timely submission of income and academic records.
Final Note
With such a wide range of scholarships and financial support, IIT Delhi ensures that financial limitations do not stand in the way of talent and ambition. These scholarships not only reduce the economic pressure on students but also celebrate hard work, academic performance, and resilience. For incoming students and their families, knowing that help is available makes the journey ahead a little easier and a lot more hopeful.
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