Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur- Scholarships

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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur stands as a premier autonomous institution established in 1959 in Uttar Pradesh. Renowned for its academic strength across over 75 diverse programs, including engineering and sciences, IIT Kanpur boasts a sprawling 1055-acre campus. It is widely recognized for its robust placements and strong national rankings.

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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, is widely recognized as a pioneering autonomous institution and an Institute of National Importance located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Its founding under the Kanpur Indo-American Programme fostered early international collaborations and set a precedent for academic excellence. The institute consistently ranks among India's top engineering and overall institutions. IIT Kanpur offers a diverse array of over 75 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 19 departments and 3 interdisciplinary programs, spanning engineering, sciences, humanities, and management. Flagship courses like Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering attract top talent, admitted through highly competitive entrance examinations such as JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, CEED, and CAT. From the academic year 2025-26, admission will also consider performance in international Olympiads. The institute's expansive 1055-acre campus provides a vibrant student experience with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Over 9500 students benefit from a supportive environment and a strong faculty strength of over 590, maintaining a student-faculty ratio of approximately 16:1. IIT Kanpur actively engages in global academic partnerships with prestigious institutions including Politecnico di Torino, University of Waterloo, Yale University, and the University of Melbourne, fostering international exposure and research. Career outcomes at IIT Kanpur are consistently strong. During the 2023-24 placement season, the institute recorded 989 offers, with 913 students successfully placed and 22 international offers received. The average salary package stood impressively at 26.27 Lakhs Per Annum. Despite a challenging market, the institution maintained a respectable overall placement rate of 76 percent, with 81 percent for undergraduate programs. IIT Kanpur continues to be a magnet for leading recruiters, reflecting its graduates' high caliber and the institution's robust standing in the professional landscape.

Scholarships for programs at IITK

Browse the complete list of scholarships offered at IITK for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. Find out eligibility, benefits, required documents, and important deadlines.

Scholarship for B.Tech

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Minimum CPI of 6.5; Annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 per month
Bright Mind Scholarship	Secured a rank within the top 100 in the JEE Advanced examination	Benefit Type: Covers all undergraduate expenses Amount: ₹300,000 per year
Free Basic Messing Scholarship	All SC/ST undergraduate students (with annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs for some sources)	Benefit Type: Waiver on basic mess charges
Sports Scholarship	Demonstrate excellence in sports at Inter-IIT and other external sports competitions	Benefit Type: Monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 per month
INSPIRE Scholarship	Students enrolled in B.S. programs with All India Rank (AIR) within top 10,000 in JEE exam (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics departments), minimum CPI of 6.0	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship and research grant Amount: ₹30,000 per semester (₹60,000 annually) + ₹20,000 research grant

Scholarship for B.Tech - M.Tech

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Minimum CPI of 6.5; Annual parental income should not exceed ₹6 Lakh.	Benefit Type: Full tuition waiver and monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 per month (10 months/year) Important Note: If CPI drops below 6.5 (but remains above 6.0), the monthly stipend is withdrawn. [9]
Bright Minds Scholarship	Securing a rank within the top 100 in the JEE Advanced examination.	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship covering all undergraduate expenses Amount: ₹300,000 Important Note: Covers all undergraduate expenses. [9]
INSPIRE Scholarship	Students enrolled in B.S. programs who achieve an All India Rank (AIR) within the top 10,000 in the JEE exam (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics departments). Must maintain a minimum CPI of 6.0.	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship and research grant Amount: ₹60,000 annually + ₹20,000 research grant Important Note: Students must submit an undertaking for not getting any other scholarship. [9]
Free Basic Messing Scholarship	All SC/ST undergraduate students.	Benefit Type: Waiver on basic mess charges Amount: Full waiver on basic mess charges
Sports Scholarship	Demonstration of excellence in sports at Inter-IIT and other external sports competitions. Leadership in sports related activities on campus.	Benefit Type: Monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 per month Important Note: Awarded for 9 months, maximum of 20 scholarships per year. [5], [9]
Top Class Education Scheme for SC/ST Students	SC/ST students with family income below ₹8 Lakh.	Benefit Type: Full tuition fees and living expenses Amount: Full tuition fees + Living expenses up to ₹220,000/year
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students	ST category students enrolled in regular degree courses.	Benefit Type: Monthly stipend + tuition reimbursement Amount: ₹2,000-₹2,500 per month + tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for M.Sc. - Ph.D.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Minimum CPI of 6.5. Annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs for non-SC/ST or less than ₹6 lakhs for general category students. [15, 16, 22, 24]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction & monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 Important Note: Full tuition waiver and ₹1,000 per month pocket allowance. If CPI falls below 6.5 (but remains above 6.0), pocket allowance is withdrawn. [15, 16, 22]
Free Basic Mess Scholarship	SC/ST students with an annual parental income of less than ₹4.5 lakhs. [16, 20]	Benefit Type: Mess bill & pocket allowance Important Note: Covers basic mess bill and provides a pocket allowance. [16, 20]
Donor Scholarship	CPI of 6.0 or higher and a total family annual income of less than ₹6 lakhs. [16, 22]	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: 129 scholarships awarded to meritorious and needy students. Means criteria may be relaxed after the first round. [16]

Scholarship for M.Tech

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Institute Assistantship	M.Tech students with a valid GATE score at the time of admission. [11]	Benefit Type: Monthly stipend Amount: ₹12,400 Important Note: Requires 8 hours of work per week. Awarded on a semester-to-semester basis for a period of up to two years. [11]
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students other than SC/ST category with annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs (some sources say ₹6 lakhs). Must maintain a minimum CPI of 6.5. [12, 14, 24]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver and pocket allowance Amount: ₹1,000 per month (pocket allowance) Important Note: If CPI falls below 6.5 (but remains above 6.0), then pocket allowance is withdrawn. [12, 14]
Free Basic Mess Scholarship	SC/ST students with an annual parental income of less than ₹4.5 lakh. [14]	Benefit Type: Covers basic mess bill and provides pocket allowance
Donor Scholarships	CPI of 6.0 or higher and a total family annual income of less than ₹6 lakh. [14]	Benefit Type: Varies by donor Important Note: 129 scholarships awarded. Means criteria may be relaxed after the first round. [14]
AARDO-IITK Scholarship Program	Citizens of an AARDO member country, enrolled full-time in M.Tech program at IITK, Bachelor's degree in relevant area, minimum 55% marks/5.5 CPI. [22]	Benefit Type: Waiver of tuition fee, one-time admission fee, hostel charges, and fellowship. Important Note: Aimed at providing technological know-how in areas related to rural development. Air tickets to and from India provided by AARDO/Member Country. [22]

Scholarship for M.Sc.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	For UG/PG (including 2-year M.Sc.) students with CPI ≥ 6.5 (or CPI > 6.0 for reduced pocket allowance). Total Family Annual Income (TFAI) < ₹6.0 lakhs (for General/OBC) or < ₹4.5 lakhs (for SC/ST). Must not be receiving other scholarships. [9, 12, 18]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction and pocket allowance Amount: ₹1,000 Important Note: Benefit is a monthly pocket allowance of ₹1,000 and full tuition waiver. If CPI falls below 6.5 (but remains above 6.0), pocket allowance is withdrawn. [9, 12]
Free Basic Mess Scholarship	SC/ST students with annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs. [10, 18, 19]	Benefit Type: Mess bill reduction and pocket allowance Amount: ₹250 Important Note: Benefit is a free basic mess bill and a pocket allowance of ₹250 per month. [19]

Scholarship for Ph.D.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Institute Assistantship	Full-time non-sponsored PhD, M.Tech, and M.S. (By Research) students with a valid GATE score or who have qualified a recognized National level test (such as CSIR/UGC NET, INSPIRE, NBHM).	Benefit Type: Stipend Amount: ₹42,000 Important Note: Up to ₹42,000 per month.
Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF)	Eligible PhD students as per PMRF scheme guidelines.	Benefit Type: Fellowship Amount: ₹70,000 Important Note: Fellowship amount may exceed ₹70,000 per month.
Fellowship for Academic and Research Excellence (FARE)	Full-time PhD students enrolled at IIT Kanpur who submit their thesis within five years (or up to five years and six months with adjustments) of enrollment, and have at least one accepted or published research paper as the first author directly stemming from their PhD research.	Benefit Type: Stipend and Research Grants Amount: Equivalent to post-doctoral fellows at the Institute + additional research-related grants Important Note: Financial support for up to 12 months.

Scholarship for B.S. - M.S.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Minimum CPI of 6.5; annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs (for non-SC/ST students).	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Amount: Full tuition waiver Important Note: Includes a pocket allowance of ₹1000 per month. If CPI falls below 6.5 (but above 6.0), pocket allowance is withdrawn. [6, 10, 11, 12]
Bright Mind Scholarship	Under 100 rank in JEE Advanced.	Benefit Type: Overall expense coverage Amount: ₹300000 Important Note: Per student per year to cover all undergraduate expenses. [6, 10]
INSPIRE Scholarship	Students of B.S. programs (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) within ALL INDIA RANK (AIR) 10,000 as per Common Merit List (CML). Minimum CPI of 6.0. Must submit an undertaking for not getting any other scholarship. [6, 10, 11, 12]	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship and research grant Amount: ₹60000 (annual scholarship) + ₹20000 (research grant) Important Note: Scholarship amount is ₹30,000 per semester. [6, 10, 12]
Free Basic Mess Scholarship (FBM)	SC/ST students with annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Mess bill coverage Important Note: Covers basic mess bill and provides a pocket allowance. [6, 10, 11, 14]
Donor Scholarships	Meritorious and needy students. Specific criteria vary per scholarship. [6, 11, 14]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: 129 scholarships awarded. [6]
Sports Scholarships	Demonstrate excellence in sports at Inter-IIT and other external sports competitions.	Benefit Type: Monthly allowance Amount: ₹1000 Important Note: ₹1,000 per month for 9 months. Maximum of 20 scholarships awarded each year. [10]

Scholarship for B.Tech - MBA

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship	Minimum CPI of 6.5 and annual parental income below ₹6 Lakhs.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction & monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 (monthly stipend) Important Note: Available to SC/ST candidates or those whose annual parental income is below ₹6 Lakhs. Monthly stipend discontinued if CPI drops below 6.5. This scholarship is for undergraduate students, which applies to the B.Tech portion of the dual degree.

Scholarship for MBA

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs (for non-SC/ST categories) and maintaining a minimum CPI of 6.5 (if CPI drops below 6.5 but stays above 6.0, pocket allowance is withdrawn).	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction and monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 Important Note: Students must submit parental income certificate and maintain required CPI.
Free Basic Mess Scholarship	SC/ST students with an annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Mess bill coverage and pocket allowance Amount: ₹250 Important Note: Covers basic mess bill.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students	Exclusively for students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories, with family income not exceeding ₹4.5 lakh per annum.	Benefit Type: Full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend Important Note: Stipend amount not explicitly specified.

Scholarship for B.S.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Minimum CPI of 6.5 and annual family income less than ₹6,00,000.	Benefit Type: Full tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 per month (for 10 months/year) Important Note: If CPI falls below 6.5 but remains above 6.0, pocket allowance is withdrawn. Available to non-SC/ST students. [8, 10]
Bright Minds Scholarship	Top 100 rank holders in JEE Advanced.	Benefit Type: Comprehensive coverage of expenses Amount: ₹3,00,000 per year Important Note: Covers tuition, hostel, and other expenses for the full duration of the undergraduate program. [7]
Free Basic Messing Scholarship	All SC/ST undergraduate students.	Benefit Type: Free basic mess charges Important Note:
INSPIRE Scholarship	BS students within AIR 10,000 (CML) in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics departments, maintaining a minimum CPI of 6.0.	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship and research grant Amount: ₹60,000 annually + ₹20,000 research grant Important Note: Students must submit an undertaking for not getting any other scholarship. [11]
Donor Scholarship	CPI of 6.0 or higher and total family annual income of less than ₹6,00,000.	Benefit Type: Financial aid Amount: Varies Important Note: Means criteria may be relaxed if funds are left after the first round. [8, 10]
Sports Scholarship	Demonstrate leadership and excellence in sports activities on campus or in Inter-IIT/external sports meets.	Benefit Type: Monthly stipend Amount: ₹1,000 per month Important Note: Awarded for 9 months per year, maximum 20 scholarships per year. [8, 11]

Scholarship for M.Des

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit Cum Means Scholarship	Minimum CPI of 6.5; Annual parental income below ₹4.5 lakhs (for non-SC/ST students)	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction and stipend Amount: Full tuition waiver and ₹1,000 per month Important Note: If CPI drops below 6.5 (but remains above 6.0), pocket allowance is withdrawn.
Free-Basic-Mess Scholarship	SC/ST students with annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs	Benefit Type: Mess bill waiver and pocket allowance Amount: Covers basic mess bill and provides pocket allowance
Institute Assistantship	Valid GATE/CEED score (waived for IIT B.Tech/BS graduates with CPI 8.0+)	Benefit Type: Stipend for teaching/research assistantship Amount: Stipend at approved rates (requires up to 8 hours/week devotion) Important Note: Awarded on a semester to semester basis for up to 22 months for M.Des students. Non-sponsored students only.
Donor Scholarships	Meritorious and needy students; CPI of 6.0 or above; Family's annual income below ₹6.0 lakhs	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: 129 scholarships awarded with varying criteria.

Scholarship for M.S.

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Minimum CPI of 6.5, annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs (for non-SC/ST category students).	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver and monthly allowance Amount: ₹1000 per month (pocket allowance) Important Note: If CPI falls below 6.5 (but remains above 6.0), then pocket allowance is withdrawn. Only parental income certificate needs to be submitted. [5, 6]
Free Basic Mess (FBM) Scholarship	SC/ST category students with annual parental income less than ₹4.5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Mess bill waiver and monthly allowance Amount: ₹250 per month (pocket allowance)
Institute Assistantship (for M.S. by Research)	Non-sponsored M.S. (by Research) students with valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score (except IIT graduates with minimum CGPA of 8.0).	Benefit Type: Monthly stipend Amount: ₹8000 per month (M.Tech stipend, M.S. likely similar) Important Note: Student is expected to carry out assigned duties for teaching and research assistantship. [11]
Donor Scholarship	CPI of 6.0 or higher and a total family annual income of less than ₹6 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: 129 scholarships awarded. Means criteria may be relaxed after the first round of awards. [6]

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