IIT Madras Scholarships Programmes: Details, Eligibility Criteria and Amount

IIT Madras Scholarships
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IIT Madras, a prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, is a dream for many aspiring engineers and researchers. But with dreams come challenges. The cost of education is a challenge for the dream of becoming an IITian. But the best part of it is IIT Madras offers a variety of scholarships. These scholarships will help you fulfill your dream and help you financially.

These include selective scholarship amounts, fee waivers,s and special schemes for SC, ST, and women students. Some scholarships are funded by alumni, while others come from companies and the Government of India. Here is a list of some of the scholarships offered by IIT Madras and their eligibility criteria.

ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount of Scholarship
Merit-cum-Means ScholarshipParental income not exceeding Rs. 4,50,000/-67% tuition fee exemption; available for 25% of admitted students; minimum GPA of 5.0 required for renewal.
Institute Free StudentshipParental income not exceeding Rs. 4,50,000/-67% tuition fee exemption; available for 25% of admitted students; minimum GPA of 5.0 required for renewal.
Support for SC/ST StudentsFamilies with annual income below Rs. 4,50,000/-Free messing, pocket allowance of Rs. 250/- per month; minimum GPA of 5.0 required for renewal.

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Scholarships for women

ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount of Scholarship
Indian Women’s Association at Bonn ScholarshipB.Tech student with a parental income up to Rs. 5 lakhsRs. 1,250/- per month for 12 months
Ministry of Minority Affairs ScholarshipStudents from minority communities with parental income ≤ Rs. 2.5 lakhsCovers maintenance expenses and reimburses course fees; 30% reserved for girls
MHRD Scholarship for Single Girl ChildSingle girl child pursuing higher educationRs. 40,000/- per year
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IIT Madras Scholarships from the Government

ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaAmount of Scholarship
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment ScholarshipTop 10 SC students in B.Tech, MBA, and Dual Degree programs with a JEE rank and parental income below Rs. 4.5 lakhsPersonal computer, living expenses, book allowance, and fee reimbursement
Ministry of Tribal Affairs ScholarshipTop 5 ST students in B.Tech, MBA, and Dual Degree programs with a JEE rank and parental income not exceeding Rs. 6 lakhsPersonal computer, living expenses, book allowance, and fee reimbursement; renewable subject to passing

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