Indian Institute of Technology Madras- Scholarships

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Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier autonomous institution in Chennai, was established in 1959. As an Institute of National Importance, it offers diverse programs across 16 departments. IIT Madras consistently ranks #1 in Engineering and Overall by NIRF, reflecting academic strength and robust 2024 placements at an average of INR 22 LPA.

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Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier autonomous institution in Chennai established in 1959, is recognized for its academic distinction and innovation. As an Institute of National Importance, its 617-acre residential campus provides a vibrant environment, hosting cultural and technical festivals like Saarang and Shaastra, fostering holistic student development. Academically, IIT Madras offers approximately 100 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across its 16 departments. Flagship courses span Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, and Management. Admissions are highly competitive, based on national exams like JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, and IIT JAM. IIT Madras consistently holds top-tier national and global rankings. It has secured the #1 position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for Engineering and Overall categories since 2016, also achieving #2 in Innovation and Research in 2024. Globally, QS World University Rankings 2025 placed it at 227th, affirming international prominence. The institute is a hub for pioneering research and entrepreneurship, with the IITM Research Park facilitating innovation. Strong global engagement is evident through international collaborations, including joint doctoral programs with universities in Australia and Germany. Partnerships like the 'transCampus' with TU Dresden and collaborations with Bahrain and UAE entities expand its academic and research network, offering students global opportunities. Career outcomes for graduates are exceptionally strong. The 2024 placement season saw an 80% placement rate for B.Tech/dual degree students and 75% for postgraduates. The average package in 2024 was INR 22 LPA, with a median of INR 19.60 LPA. A remarkable highest package of INR 4.3 crore was recorded during the 2024-25 drive, attracting over 250 companies annually, highlighting demand for IIT Madras talent.

Scholarships for programs at IITM

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Scholarship for MS by Research

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA)	Scholars admitted to MS Research programs under the regular scheme. Requires working 8 hours per week in the departments.	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹12,400 Important Note: Stipend for initial 2 years + additional 6 months with specific recommendation of GTC. Other scholarships like UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DBT-JRF, NBHM, INSPIRE etc. may also be available for those who had qualified for these schemes and if admitted under any one of these scholarships then the amount of fellowship will be as per the norms of the funding agency. [5, 6]
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	B.Tech./Dual Degree students belonging to EWS/GE/OBC Categories. Students whose annual parental income is below ₹5 lakhs.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Important Note: This scholarship, in combination with the two-third tuition fee waiver by Government of India for students in this category, covers entire tuition fees of eligible students. [15]
Tamil Nadu Scholarship	Students from Backward Class/Most Backward Class.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance

Scholarship for MBA

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Available for 25% of students admitted. Renewal subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Amount: ₹25000 per semester Important Note: Also includes ₹1000 per month.
Institute Free Studentship	Available for 10% of students admitted. Renewal subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee exemption Amount: ₹25000 per semester
Girish Reddy Scholarship	Renewal subject to a minimum GPA of 8.0 in the previous semester.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹25000 per year
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI. Central Sector Scholarship For SC students	Top 10 students based on JEE rank and parental income not exceeding ₹4.5 lakhs. (Eligible for B.Tech, MBA & Dual Degree students).	Benefit Type: Financial Aid and Reimbursement Amount: Personal PC ₹45000 (one time); Living Expenses ₹2200 per month; Books and Stationery ₹3000 per annum; Reimbursement of Fees. Important Note: Renewal subject to passing final examination of each year.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI. Central Sector Scholarship For ST students	Top 5 students based on JEE rank and parental income not exceeding ₹6 lakhs. (Eligible for B.Tech, MBA & Dual Degree students).	Benefit Type: Financial Aid and Reimbursement Amount: Personal PC ₹45000 (one time); Living Expenses ₹2200 per month; Books and Stationery ₹3000 per annum; Reimbursement of Fees. Important Note: Renewal subject to passing final examination of each year.
Minority communities scholarship	Students belonging to Minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis) whose parental income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakhs per annum.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid and Reimbursement Amount: Personal PC ₹45000 (one time); Living Expenses ₹2200 per month; Books and Stationery ₹3000 per annum; Reimbursement of Fees. Important Note: Renewal subject to passing final examination of each year. 30% of scholarship reserved for girl students.

Scholarship for B.Tech

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Available to B.Tech and Dual Degree students with family income ≤ ₹1 lakh per year. [4] For families with annual income up to ₹4.5 lakh. [12, 13, 14]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver/reduction & Annual scholarship Amount: ₹40,000 annually Important Note: Awarded to up to 25% of the sanctioned intake based on academic merit and means criteria. [4, 12] Renewable annually based on maintaining a good academic record (minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester). [4, 12, 13, 14] Students are automatically considered for the MCM Scholarship during admission. [4]
Institute Free Studentship	Students whose parents' annual income does not exceed ₹4,50,000. [12, 13, 14]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Important Note: Available to 25% of admitted students. [12, 14] Renewable every semester subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the preceding semester. [12, 13, 14]
Institute Notional Prize	Based on student's rank in JEE and parents' annual income not exceeding ₹4,50,000. [12, 13]	Benefit Type: One-time grant Amount: ₹1,000 Important Note: Available to 7% of the students admitted. [12, 13]
INSPIRE Scholarship	Students who are ranked in the top 1% of their class in Natural & Basic Sciences or in the top 10,000 ranks in JEE Advanced. [4]	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship Amount: ₹80,000 per year Important Note: Renewable annually based on academic performance. [4]
OPJEMS Scholarship	Top 2 students from Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Metallurgical Engineering streams. Top 12 students from other streams. [4]	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship Amount: ₹65,000 per year Important Note: Selection based on an online test and interview. Renewable annually based on performance. [4]
Girish Reddy Scholarship	Two awards based on highest JEE rank and family income below ₹5,00,000. One award for best all-round performance in school and family income under ₹5,00,000. [12, 13]	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship Amount: ₹25,000 per year Important Note: Continued support requires a GPA of 8.0 or higher in the previous semester. [12, 13]
Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship	Merit-cum-Means basis with parental income up to ₹5,00,000. [12, 13, 14]	Benefit Type: Monthly scholarship Amount: ₹500 per month Important Note: Provided for 4 years. Renewal of scholarship every semester is subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0. [12, 13, 14] Preference is given to students from rural backgrounds when eligibility is equal. [12, 14]
Indian Women's Association at Bonn Scholarship	B.Tech student fitting specific criteria (not detailed in sources). [13]	Benefit Type: Monthly scholarship Amount: ₹1,250 per month Important Note: For 12 months. [13]
Kanchi Kamakoti Endowment Award	Merit-cum-Means student with parental income up to ₹5.5 lakh. [13]	Benefit Type: One-time prize Amount: ₹2,500 Important Note:
M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship	Student of B.Tech / Dual Degree Electrical Engineering with highest CGPA at the end of 4th semester. [13, 14]	Benefit Type: One-time monetary assistance Amount: ₹20,000 Important Note:
Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship	Top-ranked, need-based student maintaining a GPA of 6.5 or above. [13]	Benefit Type: Annual award Amount: ₹25,000 per annum Important Note:

Scholarship for M.Sc

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	Open to 25% of students admitted to M.Sc. programs. Parental income must not exceed ₹4,50,000 per annum. Students must have secured a minimum CGPA of 7.0 at the end of the previous semester.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction and monthly stipend Amount: ₹1000 per month and tuition fee exemption (approx. 67% tuition fee reduction) Important Note: Renewal of scholarship every semester is subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 5.0 (or 7.0 depending on source).
Government of India Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities	Students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi communities with parental income not exceeding ₹2,50,000 per annum.	Benefit Type: Maintenance expenses and course fee reimbursement Amount: ₹10,000 per annum for hostellers, ₹5,000 per annum for day scholars. Course fee reimbursement up to ₹20,000 or actual fee, whichever is less. Important Note: 30% of scholarships are reserved for girl students. Renewable subject to passing the final examination of each year.
MHRD Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Applicable for single girl child.	Benefit Type: Annual stipend Amount: ₹40,000 per year

Scholarship for BS in Chemistry

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Tuition Fee Exemption for SC/ST/PwD	Indian students belonging to SC, ST, or PwD categories.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee exemption Amount: ₹0
Tuition Fee Remission for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	General, OBC-NCL, EWS students whose family income is less than ₹1 lakh per annum.	Benefit Type: Full Tuition Fee Remission Amount: ₹0
Tuition Fee Remission for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	General, OBC-NCL, EWS students whose family income is between ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakhs per annum.	Benefit Type: Partial Tuition Fee Remission Amount: 2/3rd of tuition fee
Vidyalaxmi Scheme	Eligible students.	Benefit Type: Interest-free loan Amount: Total portion of the tuition fee payable Important Note: Students availing bank loans should update their loan payment details in the Integrated Fee Payment Portal (IFPP) by July 10, 2025. [13]

Scholarship for BS in Medical Sciences and Engineering

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Vidyalaxmi Scheme	All students	Benefit Type: Interest-free loan Amount: Total portion of the tuition fee payable Important Note: Students shall have access to interest-free loans for the total portion of the tuition fee payable.

Scholarship for Dual Degree (B.Tech & M.Tech)

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Parental annual income not exceeding ₹450,000. Minimum GPA of 5.0 for renewal. Available to 25% of admitted students. [7]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Amount: ₹66667 per annum Important Note: For students whose parental income is between ₹1 Lakh and ₹5 Lakhs, 2/3rd of the tuition fee is covered. For students with parental income between ₹5 Lakhs and ₹8 Lakhs, support is extended based on merit criteria and fund availability. [8]
Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI)	Top 10 students based on JEE rank. Parental income not exceeding ₹4.5 Lakhs. Applicable for B.Tech, MBA & Dual Degree students. [4]	Benefit Type: Full tuition fee reimbursement, personal computer, living expenses, books and stationery Amount: Full Tuition Reimbursement + ₹45000 (one-time PC) + ₹2200 per month (Living Expenses) + ₹3000 per annum (Books and Stationery)
Central Sector Scholarship for ST Students (Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI)	Top 5 students based on JEE rank. Parental income not exceeding ₹6 Lakhs. Applicable for B.Tech, MBA & Dual Degree students. [3]	Benefit Type: Full tuition fee reimbursement, personal computer, living expenses, books and stationery Amount: Full Tuition Reimbursement + ₹45000 (one-time PC) + ₹2200 per month (Living Expenses) + ₹3000 per annum (Books and Stationery)
Aditya Birla Scholarship	Selection by the Aditya Birla Group among the top 20 students based on JEE Rank. [4]	Benefit Type: Annual financial aid Amount: ₹60000 per annum
OPJEMS Scholarship	Selection among top 20 based on JEE rank. For higher semesters, based on CGPA among top 20. [4]	Benefit Type: Annual financial aid Amount: ₹80000 per annum
ST Engineering Scholarship	Offered to two B.Tech students of 2nd, 3rd & 4th year, amongst top 10% students of Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering. [4]	Benefit Type: Annual financial aid Amount: ₹80000 per annum Important Note: Applicability for Dual Degree students should be confirmed if their B.Tech specialization matches.
Nissan Scholarship	Offered to two B.Tech / Dual Degree students of 3rd and 4th year. [4]	Benefit Type: Annual financial aid Amount: ₹70000 per annum
M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship	B.Tech/Dual Degree students in Electrical Engineering with the highest CGPA at the end of the 4th semester. [7]	Benefit Type: One-time award Amount: ₹20000

Scholarship for M.Tech

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Available for 25% of students admitted. Parental annual income not exceeding ₹4,50,000/-. Renewal of scholarship every semester is subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction
Institute Free Studentship	Available for 10% of students admitted. Renewal of scholarship every semester is subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee exemption Amount: ₹25,000 per semester
Institute SC/ST Scholarship	SC/ST students.	Benefit Type: Free messing and pocket allowance Amount: ₹250 per month pocket allowance Important Note: Free messing (basic menu only).

Scholarship for MA

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM)	Parental annual income less than ₹4.5 lakh. Offered to 25% of admitted students for MA program.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction, Mess facilities, Pocket allowance Amount: Variable (can include full tuition waiver, free mess, ₹250/month pocket allowance for eligible SC/ST MA students) Important Note: Renewal of scholarship every semester is subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0 (general institute scholarship terms, specific for MA stated in source [26]).
Institute Free Studentship	Students whose annual parental income is below ₹1 lakh (all categories, full tuition fee waiver).	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver Amount: 100% of tuition fee
Partial Tuition Fee Remission	General, OBC-NCL, EWS students whose family income is between ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakhs per annum.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Amount: 2/3rd of the tuition fee (₹13,333 per semester)
Central Sector Scholarship For SC/ST students	SC/ST students.	Benefit Type: Full tuition fee exemption, personal PC, living expenses, books and stationery, reimbursement of fees. Amount: Reimbursement of Fees, Personal PC ₹45,000 (one-time), Living Expenses ₹2,200/month, Books and Stationery ₹3,000/annum.

Scholarship for Dual Degree (BS & MS)

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	B.Tech and Dual Degree students with parental annual income between ₹1,00,000 and ₹5,00,000. Not a recipient of any other scholarship.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Amount: ₹1,33,000 (approx. 2/3rd of ₹2 lakh annual tuition) Important Note: Applicable for up to four years of tuition assistance. Renewability is subject to maintaining a good academic record (minimum GPA usually ≥ 5.0). [4, 6]
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship (Full Tuition Waiver)	B.Tech and Dual Degree students with parental annual income ≤ ₹1,00,000.	Benefit Type: Full tuition fee waiver and annual scholarship Amount: ₹40,000 (annual scholarship) + full tuition waiver Important Note: Students are automatically considered during admission. Renewable annually based on maintaining a good academic record. [4]
Women Merit Scholarship	Awarded to eligible female students based on academic merit and means criteria.	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship Amount: ₹10,000 Important Note: Awarded to up to 25% of the sanctioned intake. Renewable annually based on maintaining a good academic record. [4]
Free Messing Facilities (SC/ST Students)	SC/ST students whose parental income ≤ ₹5,00,000 per year.	Benefit Type: Full exemption from tuition fees, free messing, hostel room rent exemption, pocket allowance Amount: ₹500 (pocket allowance per month) + full tuition and messing/hostel exemption Important Note: Automatically awarded based on eligibility. Renewable annually if eligibility criteria are maintained. [4]
INSPIRE Scholarship	Students ranked in the top 1% of their class in Natural & Basic Sciences or in the top 10,000 ranks in JEE Advanced.	Benefit Type: Annual scholarship Amount: ₹80,000 Important Note: Renewable annually based on academic performance. [4]
Named Scholarships (IIT Madras Alumni Association)	Typically awarded to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.	Benefit Type: Covers annual tuition and mess expenses Amount: Varies Important Note: Managed by the IIT Madras Alumni Association; students are nominated based on need and merit. Renewable based on academic performance and continued need. [4]

Scholarship for PhD

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA)	Admitted to PhD under Regular scheme; must work for 8 hours per week in the department.	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: [object Object] Important Note: Eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Government of India norms.
Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Available for 25% of admitted students; parental annual income not exceeding ₹4,50,000; minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester for renewal.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction
Institute SC/ST Scholarship	Parental annual income not exceeding ₹4,50,000; minimum GPA of 5.0 in the previous semester for renewal.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee exemption, free messing, pocket allowance Amount: ₹250 per month pocket allowance Important Note: Free messing and pocket allowance are over and above tuition fee exemption.
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)	CGPA/CPI of at least 8.0 (on a 10-point scale) or GATE score of 750 or higher in the respective subject.	Benefit Type: Monthly Stipend Amount: ₹70,000 per month

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