IIT Delhi Scholarships 2026: Types, Amount, Application

Updated on 1 March 2026

Delhi, Delhi NCR

Aarushi Mehra

Updated on 1 March 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) offers a comprehensive range of scholarships and financial assistance programs to support meritorious students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to quality education. As per the official Prospectus 2025-26, key institute-offered IIT Delhi scholarships include Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarships for about 25% of eligible undergraduate students (B.Tech/Dual Degree) and select postgraduate programs (M.A., M.Sc., M.P.P.), providing a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 along with full tuition fee waiver for those with annual family income up to ₹4.5 lakh (with valid income proof required annually and renewal subject to maintaining CGPA/SGPA ≥6.0). SC/ST/PwD students receive 100% tuition fee exemption irrespective of income, plus additional benefits like free messing and pocket allowance (basic mess charges + ₹250 per month) if family income is ≤ ₹4.5 lakh.

Postgraduate students (M.Tech, M.S.(Research), M.Des.) get financial assistance as per Government of India guidelines (typically around ₹12,400 per month in lieu of teaching/research duties), while full-time PhD scholars receive Teaching/Research Assistantships (₹31,000–₹35,000 per month, revised periodically). The institute also administers over 120 donor-funded scholarships (from alumni, trusts, and organizations), with amounts typically ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000 (or higher in select cases) per year, awarded based on criteria such as family income, academic performance, JEE rank, gender, branch, or specific needs. Additional fellowships (e.g., PMRF, high-value options) and external scholarships are also accepted, providing further support for deserving students.

IIT Delhi Scholarships: Institute-Offered

IIT Delhi provides a range of institute-level scholarships and financial assistance programs to support students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. These IIT Delhi scholarships are primarily based on merit, financial need (family income thresholds), academic performance, and category reservations, as per government guidelines. They include merit-cum-means aids, fee waivers, assistantships for research/teaching, and specialized fellowships for international and joint programs.

Name	Level	Eligibility	Amount (₹)	Duration	Number	Other Details
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	UG (B.Tech, Dual Degree)	Family income ≤ 4.5 lakh; maintain CGPA/SGPA ≥ 6.0; General/OBC/EWS categories	1,000 per month + full tuition waiver	Renewable annually	~25% of students	Valid income proof required annually; for engineering/technology students.
Institute Merit Prizes and Certificates	UG (B.Tech, Dual Degree)	Top 7% in each semester based on performance	2,500 per semester	Per semester up to 8th/10th	Varies by program	Awarded each semester.
Institute Free Studentship	UG	SC/ST categories; family income ≤ 4.5 lakh	Basic mess charges + 250 per month pocket allowance	Program duration	Varies	Valid income proof required.
Tuition Fee Exemption	UG	SC/ST/PwD categories; irrespective of income	Full tuition waiver	Program duration	All eligible	Valid proof required for other benefits.
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	PG (M.A., M.Sc., M.P.P.)	Family income ≤ 4.5 lakh; maintain CGPA/SGPA ≥ 6.0; General/OBC/EWS	1,000 per month + full tuition waiver	Renewable annually	~25% of students	Valid income proof required.
Financial Assistance	PG (M.Tech, M.S.(Research), M.Des.)	Full-time students; per Govt. guidelines; not receiving other aid	Varies (typically 12,400 per month for M.S.(R))	Program duration	All eligible	In lieu of teaching/research support.
Teaching/Research Assistantship	PhD	Full-time students; not receiving external fellowships	Up to 35,000 per month (revised periodically)	Program duration	All eligible	Per Govt. guidelines.
High Value Fellowships	PhD	Select scholars from various sources	Varies (higher than standard)	Program duration	Limited	Additional to standard assistantship.
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF)	PhD	Centralized selection; high merit	Varies (enhanced stipend)	Up to 5 years	Allocated slots	Governed by PMRF rules; apply via pmrf.in.
International Ph.D. Fellowship Programme (IPFP)	PhD	International students; at par with Indian	Same as Indian PhD stipend	Program duration	Limited	Apply via intladm.iitd.ac.in.
International Masters Scholarship Programme	PG (M.Tech, M.Des, M.S.(R))	International students not qualified in GATE/CEED	At par with Indian assistance	Program duration	Limited	Selected by central committee.
Cultural Exchange Fellowship Programme (ICCR)	PG/PhD	Foreign nationals via Indian High Commissions/Embassies	Varies per ICCR	Program duration	Varies	Recommended by ICCR.
Scholarships under Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)	PG/PhD	As per MoU with country/university/institution	Varies	Program duration	Varies	Terms per specific MoU.
Joint Ph.D. Degree Programme (with UQ, Australia)	PhD	Joint selection; spend time at both institutions	Varies (includes relocation)	4 years	Varies	Joint degree; apply via uqidar.org.
Joint Ph.D. Degree Programme (with NYCU, Taiwan)	PhD	Joint selection; industry-funded	Varies	Program duration	Varies	Joint degree.
Erasmus+ Scholarships	UG/PG/PhD	Short-term mobility to European universities	Varies	Short-term	Varies	Apply via coordinator or exchange.
INSPIRE/UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR Fellowships	PhD	Valid fellowship score; for specific disciplines	Varies per scheme	Program duration	Varies	Required for admission in some programs.
IRD Gap Period Assistantships	PG/PhD	Project-funded students post-project end	Varies	Up to 6 months (PG)/1 year (PhD)	Limited	Bridge funding.
IRD Early-Doc Fellowships	PhD	Post-viva; full-time IITD PhD	40,000 per month (incl. HRA)	Up to 3 months	Varies	For thesis manuscript.
Research Excellence Travel Award (RETA)	PhD	Meritorious scholars	1,50,000	One-time (conference)	Limited	From IRD funds.
Research Scholar Travel Award (RSTA)	PhD	All scholars	Up to 1,80,000 + initial 20,000	Over program	All	From IRD.
Summer Undergraduate Research Award (SURA)	UG	Research projects	Varies	Summer	Limited	Project-based.
Student Startup Action and Discover & Learn Schemes	UG/PG	Experiential learning projects	Varies (up to crores for batches)	Project-based	Limited	Promotes innovation.

IIT Delhi Scholarships: Donor-Funded

Donor-funded scholarships at IIT Delhi are established through contributions from alumni, corporations, trusts, and individuals, often administered via the alumni association or endowment fund. These are typically awarded to undergraduate students based on criteria like family income, JEE rank, CGPA, gender, department, or specific needs (e.g., disabilities). Amounts range from ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 annually, and many are merit-cum-means. Check IIT Delhi scholarships from the table below:

Name	Level	Eligibility	Amount (₹)	Duration	Number	Other Details
Nand Lal Memorial Scholarship	UG	1st/2nd year B.Tech/Dual Degree; family income <9 lakh	N/A	1 year	Varies	Financial support.
Budhwanti Mrig Memorial Educational Scholarship	UG	1st year female UG; income <9 lakh; full tuition payers	N/A	1 year	Varies	JEE rank for selection.
TBO Scholarship	UG	Eligible student with same income/CGPA 7	N/A	1 year	1	Awarded to most eligible.
Tower Research Capital India Meritorious Scholarship	UG	Varies; income criteria	2,00,000 per annum	1 year	Variable	No application needed.
Ramesh & Chandra Scholarship	UG	Varies	N/A	Varies	Varies	Donor-funded.
YUVA Unstoppable Scholarship	UG	1st year UG; income 5-12 lakh	N/A	Varies	Varies	Enrolling students.
Squarepoint Foundation Scholarship	UG	1st-4th year B.Tech/Dual (Maths dept); income <9 lakh	N/A	Varies	Varies	Mathematics students.
IITDAA Scholarship	UG	2nd year UG; CGPA 7.5; income <5 lakh	25,000	1 year	Varies	No fail grades in 1st year.
NK Securities Research Scholarship	UG	B.Tech UG; income 5-12 lakh; full tuition	N/A	Varies	Varies	Undergraduate only.
Bihari Lal & Lajwanti Batra Scholarship	UG	1st year UG; income <9 lakh	N/A	Varies	Varies	JEE rank/income selection.
Jagdish Rai Jain Scholarship	UG	B.Tech/Dual; income <5 lakh	N/A	Varies	Varies	Undergraduate.
Mittal Renaissance Scholars	UG	3rd year UG; CGPA ≥8; sports/leadership	N/A	Varies	Varies	Leadership focus.
Professor Prasoon Tiwari Memorial Scholarship	UG	1st year UG; family income criteria	N/A	Varies	Varies	Combined family income.
Gobind H Keswani Scholarship	UG	1st year UG; income <5 lakh	N/A	Renewable	Varies	SGPA ≥7.0 for continuation; JEE rank.
ABB Scholarship	UG	2nd year Electrical/Power; CGPA ≥7.5	N/A	Varies	Varies	Donor list.
Amar Chand Memorial Scholarship	UG	Varies	N/A	Varies	Varies	Memorial.
Bina Dewan Singh Scholarship	UG	Varies	N/A	Varies	Varies	Donor.
Buti Foundation Scholarship	UG	Varies	Up to 1,00,000	Annual	Varies	Donor-funded.
Bhatia Scholarship	UG	Varies	N/A	Varies	Varies	Donor.
CS&E 1998 Batch Scholarship	UG	Computer Science	N/A	Varies	Varies	Batch-funded.
GS Bhasin Scholarship	UG	Varies	N/A	Varies	Varies	Donor.
Gyan Scholarship	UG	Varies	N/A	Varies	Varies	Donor.
Singhal Scholarship	UG	1st year female; income <8 lakh; CGPA ≥7.5	25,000 per annum	Annual	Varies	JEE rank; 22 credits/semester.

IIT Delhi Scholarships: External Scholarships Accepted

External scholarships, funded by government bodies, private foundations, and corporations, are widely accepted at IIT Delhi for eligible students. These provide additional financial aid beyond institute offerings and are applicable to IIT students pursuing engineering and related fields. Students can apply through national portals like NSP or directly. The table below illustrates these IIT Delhi scholarships:

Name	Level	Eligibility	Amount (₹)	Duration	Number	Other Details
SBIF Asha Scholarship Program	UG	Low income; merit	Up to 30,000	Annual	Varies	For underprivileged students.
Coal India Limited EWS Scholarship	UG	EWS category; merit	25,000	Annual	Varies	For economically weaker sections.
IITTNiF CHANAKYA Fellowship	UG/PG	Research-oriented; merit	12,400 per month (PG)	Program	Varies	Innovation focus.
OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship (OPJEMS)	UG	Merit-based	1,50,000	Annual	Varies	National competition.
Aditya Birla Scholarship	UG/PG	Merit; top performers	60,000	Annual	Varies	For management/engineering.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme	UG/PG	Merit-cum-means; family income ≤8 lakh	12,000/year (UG); 20,000/year (PG)	Program	Varies	Govt. via NSP.
INSPIRE Scholarship	UG/PG	Science/engineering merit	80,000/year	Up to 5 years	Varies	DST scheme.
Prime Minister's Scholarship for Central Armed Police Forces	UG/PG	Wards of CAPF personnel	2,500/month (boys); 3,000/month (girls)	Program	Varies	Welfare scheme.
NTPC Scholarship	UG	SC/ST categories	48,000/year	Annual	Varies	For engineering students.
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) Scholarship	UG	Socially disadvantaged; merit	Full fee + expenses	Program	Varies	For underrepresented groups.
New Zealand Prime Minister Scholarship	UG/PG	Sustainable development focus	Varies	6 weeks	Varies	Custom program via IITD-NZC.
Dominican Republic Government Scholarships	PG/PhD	Dominican students via MoU	Full funding	Program	Varies	For Master's/PhD at IITD.

IIT Delhi Scholarships: Application Process

The application process for IIT Delhi scholarships varies depending on whether they are institute-offered (including merit-cum-means, fee waivers, assistantships, and donor-funded), or external scholarships accepted by the institute. Most institute-level scholarships, particularly those requiring income proof or merit consideration (e.g., MCM, donor-funded, SC/ST/PwD benefits), are processed centrally through the institute's internal Financial Assistance Portal (often referred to as ABHIKALP or similar ERP-linked system accessible via the student intranet/ERP). Many are auto-processed based on eligibility data, but students must upload required documents annually for renewal or initial consideration.

Institute-Offered Scholarships

These are primarily handled internally post-admission. For UG and certain PG programs, eligibility is assessed based on admission data, academic performance, and uploaded income proofs. Many (e.g., MCM, donor scholarships) require annual submission of valid family income certificates via the ERP portal.

Scholarship Type	Level	Application Process	Key Requirements/Documents	Renewal/Notes	Source/Reference
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	UG (B.Tech/Dual), PG (M.A./M.Sc./M.P.P.)	Apply/upload via IIT Delhi ERP/Financial Assistance Portal after admission; auto-considered for eligible students	Family income certificate (≤ ₹4.5 lakh), affidavit on stamp paper if required; academic performance (CGPA/SGPA ≥6.0)	Annual renewal with income proof upload and minimum CGPA maintenance	Prospectus 2025-26; official guidelines
Institute Free Studentship / Tuition Fee Exemption / Free Messing & Pocket Allowance	UG (primarily SC/ST/PwD)	Automatic for SC/ST/PwD on category proof; income-based benefits require upload on ERP	Caste/PwD certificate; family income proof (≤ ₹4.5 lakh for additional benefits)	Annual income proof upload; valid throughout program	Prospectus 2025-26
Institute Merit Prizes and Certificates	UG	No separate application; awarded automatically based on semester performance (top 7%)	None (performance-based)	Per semester	Prospectus 2025-26
Teaching/Research Assistantship / Financial Assistance	PG (M.Tech/M.S.(R)/M.Des.), PhD	Automatic for full-time eligible students per Govt. guidelines; apply during admission if required	GATE/CEED/JRF qualification or equivalent; no separate form for most	Continuation based on performance/progress	Prospectus 2025-26
Donor-Funded Scholarships	UG (majority), some PG	Majority auto-processed via ERP; some may require application via portal or alumni section	Income proof, CGPA, JEE rank, gender/branch-specific criteria; upload on ERP	Annual renewal with documents; check alumni.iitd.ac.in for specific donor lists	alumni.iitd.ac.in/scholarships-awards; Prospectus
PhD-specific (e.g., PMRF, High Value, IRD Fellowships)	PhD	Apply via centralized portals (e.g., pmrf.in for PMRF) or through department/IRD for institute fellowships; internal assistantships automatic	Fellowship test/qualification; proposal/interview	As per scheme rules	Prospectus 2025-26
International/Joint Programs (e.g., ICCR, MoU, UQ/NYCU Joint PhD)	PG/PhD (international)	Apply through sponsoring body (e.g., Indian Embassy/ICCR for ICCR; partner university for joint programs)	As per MoU/sponsor guidelines; send application to Deputy Registrar (PG) if self-financing	Varies by program	Prospectus 2025-26

External Scholarships Accepted at IIT Delhi

These are funded by government, corporations, or foundations and are applied for separately through national portals or sponsor websites. IIT Delhi students are eligible and can receive them alongside institute aid (subject to rules on multiple scholarships). Check the IIT Delhi scholarship application process from the table below:

Scholarship Name	Level	Application Process	Key Requirements/Documents	Duration/Notes
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme	UG/PG	Apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)	Merit-cum-means; family income ≤ ₹8 lakh; academic merit	Annual application; Govt. scheme
INSPIRE Scholarship	UG/PG (science/engg.)	Apply through DST INSPIRE portal	Top performers in Class 12 or equivalent; merit-based	Up to 5 years; DST-funded
OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship (OPJEMS)	UG	Apply via official OP Jindal portal	Merit-based; national competition	Annual
Aditya Birla Scholarship	UG/PG	Apply through Aditya Birla Group portal	Top academic performers	Annual
NTPC Scholarship	UG	Apply via NTPC portal	SC/ST categories; engineering students	Annual
Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships	UG	Apply via reliancefoundation.org	Merit-based; aptitude test	Up to degree completion; applications typically open annually
Other External (e.g., Coal India EWS, SBIF Asha, FAEA)	UG/PG	Apply directly via sponsor portals (e.g., NSP for some)	Varies (income, category, merit)	Varies; check sponsor sites

General Advice for External Scholarships: Monitor national portals like scholarships.gov.in (NSP) or individual sponsor websites for opening dates (often July–November). IIT Delhi students can apply post-admission; some require institute verification. Avoid holding conflicting scholarships exceeding limits per Govt./institute rules.

IIT Delhi Scholarships FAQs

Q1. What scholarships are available at IIT Delhi for undergraduate students?

IIT Delhi offers Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarships, institute merit prizes, tuition fee exemptions (for SC/ST/PwD), free studentship/messing allowances, and over 120 donor-funded scholarships from alumni, corporations, and foundations. MCM IIT Delhi scholarships covers about 25% of eligible UG students (B.Tech/Dual Degree), while donor scholarships range from ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 annually based on income, CGPA, JEE rank, gender, or branch.

Q2. What is the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarship at IIT Delhi?

The MCM scholarship provides financial aid to meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds. For UG (B.Tech, Dual Degree) and certain PG programs (M.A., M.Sc., M.P.P.), it includes a monthly stipend (₹1,000–₹4,000 as per latest updates) plus full tuition fee waiver. It targets General/OBC/EWS categories with family income up to ₹4.5 lakh (some sources note revisions to ₹8 lakh in recent cycles). Renewal requires maintaining CGPA/SGPA ≥6.0 and annual income proof upload.

Q3. What is the family income limit for MCM scholarship at IIT Delhi in 2025-2026?

The official limit is up to ₹4.5 lakh annual family income. Some external reports and updates mention possible revisions to ₹8 lakh for broader eligibility—check the latest on the Financial Assistance Portal or academics.iitd.ac.in for confirmation.

Q4. Who is eligible for tuition fee exemption at IIT Delhi?

All SC/ST/PwD category students receive 100% tuition fee exemption in IIT Delhi scholarships, irrespective of income. Additional benefits like free messing and pocket allowance (basic mess charges + ₹250/month) apply if family income is ≤ ₹4.5 lakh. General/OBC/EWS students can get tuition waivers under MCM if eligible.

Q5. Can international students apply for scholarships at IIT Delhi?

Yes, International PG/PhD students can access assistance at par with Indian students via schemes like International Ph.D. Fellowship Programme (IPFP), ICCR Cultural Exchange Fellowships, MoU-based IIT Delhi scholarships, or joint programs (e.g., with UQ Australia or NYCU Taiwan). Apply through sponsoring bodies or intladm.iitd.ac.in.