Engineering Dreams: IIT-Delhi Unveils Institute & Donor-Sponsored Scholarships

For students aiming to study at premier institutions like IIT Delhi, financial concerns related to tuition and living costs can be significant. However, IIT Delhi provides robust support to ensure deserving students aren’t held back due to economic challenges.

Overview of Financial Assistance

IIT Delhi offers a broad range of financial aid options, including:

• Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships

• Tuition Fee Waivers

• Institute Free Studentship

• Donor-Funded Scholarships

• Category-Specific Exemptions

These are available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with scholarship amounts ranging from 25,000 to 1 lakh (INR) per year
 

Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarships

• Eligibility: UG students (BTech, MA, MSc, MPP) with annual family income ≤ 8 lakh (INR)

• Coverage: 4,000 (INR) per month + full tuition fee waiver

• Renewal: Maintain a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 6.0 and submit annual income proof

• Availability: ~25% of UG students benefit from this scheme

Institute Free Studentship
For those eligible for MCM but outside the 25% cap:

• Coverage: Tuition fee waivers for an additional 10% of students

• Basis: Means criteria only

Fee Exemption for SC, ST, and PwD Students

All SC/ST/PwD students are exempt from tuition fees:

• Hostel Rent Waiver: For students with income ≤ 8 lakh (INR)

• Other Benefits:

  • Free messing (basic meals)

  • 1,000 (INR) monthly pocket allowance

Donor-Funded Scholarships

IIT Delhi administers 120+ scholarships sponsored by alumni, corporations, and charitable trusts. These are merit-based, means-based, or discipline-specific. Some prominent ones include:
 

How to Apply

Detailed guidelines on eligibility, documentation, renewal conditions, and timelines are available on the official IIT Delhi Financial Assistance Portal.
https://home.iitd.ac.in/

IIT Delhi’s structured scholarship ecosystem ensures that financial constraints do not hinder academic excellence. With diverse support mechanisms in place, every deserving student has a fair chance at success.