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IIT Delhi offers Merit-cum-Means scholarships, fee waivers, fellowships, and 120+ donor-funded scholarships worth Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh annually for eligible students.
IIT Delhi offers extensive scholarships and financial aid, including Merit-cum-Means, fee waivers, and over 120 donor-funded awards.
IIT Delhi not only stands as a premier institution in academic and research excellence but also ensures that financial constraints do not hinder a student’s educational journey. To promote equal access to quality education, the institute offers a well-structured financial assistance system covering both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Through a wide range of scholarships, fee waivers, and fellowships—including over 120 donor-funded schemes—IIT Delhi supports meritorious and economically disadvantaged students across various disciplines.
From monthly stipends and tuition fee exemptions to targeted aid for specific categories, the scholarship ecosystem at IIT Delhi is designed to empower students to thrive without financial barriers.
Scholarships And Financial Assistance At IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi offers a comprehensive financial aid system for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Support is provided through Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarships, tuition fee waivers, fellowships, and over 120 donor-funded scholarships. These awards typically range from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh per year, based on factors such as family income, merit, academic discipline, and social category.
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships
Eligibility: BTech, MA, MSc, and MPP students with annual family income up to Rs 8 lakh
Benefits:
Rs 4,000 per month
Full tuition fee waiver
Additional Information:
- Approximately 25% of eligible students receive this scholarship
- Requires a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 6.0
- Income proof must be uploaded annually
Institute Free Studentship
Eligibility: Students who meet MCM criteria but fall outside the 25% cap
Benefit: Tuition fee waiver for up to 10% additional students
Basis: Means criteria only (family income)
Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST/PwD Students
Eligibility: All SC, ST, and PwD students
Benefits:
- Full tuition fee exemption (irrespective of income)
- Hostel seat rent waived for students with income up to Rs 8 lakh
- Rs 1,000 monthly pocket allowance
Donor-Funded Scholarships
IIT Delhi administers over 120 donor-sponsored scholarships funded by alumni, corporates, and charitable foundations. These are awarded based on:
- CGPA/SGPA during the course
- Gender and other special categories
List of Donor Scholarships at IIT Delhi
| Scholarship Name | Amount (Rs) | Eligibility |
| 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, income ≤ Rs 6 lakh; preference to women in Mech Engg |
| Budhwanti Mrig Memorial Scholarship | 1,00,000 | 1st-year BTech girl students, income Rs 5–9 lakh, based on MCM & JEE rank |
| Buti Foundation Scholarship | 45,000 | 1st-year BTech, income ≤ Rs 8 lakh, based on JEE rank & merit |
| Bhatia Scholarship | 30,000 | 1st-year BTech, 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, 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 |
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