The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) extends annual scholarships to commendable students, encompassing various forms of financial assistance. These scholarships encompass fee waivers and direct monetary transfers to students’ bank accounts, thereby not only incentivizing academic excellence but also providing indispensable financial support to deserving candidates.
These scholarships, backed by donors and administered by IIT Delhi, play a pivotal role in facilitating the academic pursuits of students. They augment the institution’s existing scholarship offerings, fostering an environment conducive to academic achievement for a broader spectrum of students.
Scholarship Details and Eligibility Criteria at IIT Delhi:
- Merit-cum-means scholarships are accessible to BTech and MSc students maintaining a CGPA of 6 and belonging to families with an annual income not exceeding Rs 4,50,000. These scholarships cover tuition fees and offer a monthly stipend of Rs 1,000 to 25% of eligible students. An additional 10% of students meeting the income criteria receive a tuition fee waiver. Furthermore, tuition fees are waived entirely for students belonging to the SC/ST/PwD category.
- Teaching and research assistantships of Rs 12,400 per month are available for MDes, MTech, and MS(R) students. Dual-degree students in their fifth year with a CGPA of 8 or higher also qualify for these scholarships.
- PhD students are entitled to teaching/research assistantships worth Rs 31,000 per month for the initial two years and Rs 35,000 per month for the subsequent two years. Additionally, all PhD students can avail themselves of a travel grant of Rs 1,50,000 for conference attendance, along with a separate award for research excellence.
- Merit-cum-means scholarships for undergraduate students are accessible to those with a family income below Rs 4,50,000 per annum and a GPA of at least 6.
- For MSc students enrolled in mathematics, physics, and chemistry programs, IIT Delhi offers two-year courses, admission to which is contingent upon the Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM).
- Donor-supported scholarships for MSc students are conferred upon those with family incomes ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 9 lakh per annum. Recipients are selected based on their JAM rank at admission, with continuation into the second year necessitating a minimum CGPA of 7 in the first year. Valued at Rs 50,000 per annum, these scholarships are tenable for two years.
