IIT Madras scholarships for engineering students, list and eligibility here
IIT Madras Scholarships for Engineering Students: List & Eligibility
IIT Madras offers a wide array of scholarships to undergraduate engineering students. These aim to support those with financial needs and reward academic excellence. Below is a categorized list of scholarships and the eligibility criteria for each.
1. Institute Scholarships
• Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
This scholarship benefits up to 25% of students. To qualify, your parental income must not exceed ₹4.5 lakh annually. You must also maintain a GPA of 5.0 or above. Selected students receive a 67% tuition fee reduction.
• Institute Free Studentship
Students from low-income families (≤ ₹4.5 lakh) who may not qualify on merit can still receive a 67% tuition fee waiver under this scheme. The GPA requirement remains the same.
• Notional Prize
IIT Madras awards this one-time ₹1,000 cash prize to the top 7% of students with strong academic performance and parental income under ₹4.5 lakh.
• SC/ST Scholarship
SC/ST students with parental income below ₹4.5 lakh receive free tuition, mess charges, and ₹250/month as a personal allowance. This helps ensure equity in education access.
2. Department & Alumni Scholarships
• Girish Reddy Scholarship
This scholarship goes to students with top JEE ranks or exceptional school performance and income under ₹5 lakh. Each recipient receives ₹25,000 per year.
• Indian Women’s Association Scholarship
Female students with excellent JEE scores and parental income below ₹5 lakh receive ₹1,250 per month for 12 months.
• Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship
Each year, one student from a financially weaker background (≤ ₹5 lakh) is awarded ₹500 per month for four years, provided they maintain a GPA above 5.0.
• Kanchi Kamakoti Jagadguru Endowment
Eligible students (income ≤ ₹5.5 lakh) receive a one-time award of ₹2,500, aimed at supporting their initial expenses.
• Dr. K. Vasanth Rau Scholarship
This merit-based award gives ₹25,000 annually to a student with a top JEE rank, GPA ≥ 6.5, and family income under ₹5.5 lakh.
3. CSR & Alumni-Funded Scholarships
• Merit-cum-Means (Alumni-CSR)
Students with income between ₹1–8 lakh can apply for this scholarship. It covers full tuition fees and requires at least a GPA of 5.0 for renewal.
• Saireddy Comprehensive Scholarship
Each year, one male and one female student with top JEE ranks and income between ₹5–8 lakh receive a ₹3 lakh one-time grant.
• Ram Shriram Merit Scholarship
Students who rank high in JEE and come from families earning less than ₹5 lakh annually receive ₹1.2 lakh per year. They must maintain a GPA of at least 8.0.
• Deepak Memorial Scholarship
This program supports academically bright students from mid-income families (₹4.5–8 lakh), offering ₹1.2 lakh per year with a GPA requirement of 8.0 or higher.
4. Industry-Sponsored Scholarships
Companies collaborate with IIT Madras to offer high-value scholarships across departments:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla | Top 20 JEE rankers | ₹60,000/year |
| Nissan | 3rd/4th-year students | ₹70,000/year |
| OPJEMS | Top CGPA in B.Tech | ₹65,000/year |
| ST Engineering | Top 10% in selected branches | ₹80,000/year |
| Shipping Corp | SC/ST Naval Architecture students | ₹48,000/year + fee support |
| TODAI | Aerospace/Mech/Electrical students | ¥200,000/year |
| DRDO DAE | Aerospace students with GPA ≥ 7 | ₹5,000/month + book grant |
5. Government Scholarships
The Government of India offers several scholarship schemes that IIT Madras helps facilitate.
- Central Sector (SC): Students from SC category with income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh receive full tuition reimbursement, living allowance, and stationery grant.
- Central Sector (ST): ST students with family income ≤ ₹6 lakh enjoy similar benefits.
- Minority Scholarship: Students from minority religions and families earning less than ₹2.5 lakh receive ₹10,000 (hostellers) or ₹5,000 (day scholars) per year.
- Single Girl Child Scholarship: Eligible single girls receive ₹40,000 annually as part of MHRD support.
6. Performance & Activity-Based Awards
These awards recognize not just academic performance but also leadership and co-curricular excellence.
- Malathi Veeraraghavan Award: This award honors top-performing female students in their third year who also display leadership.
- Sri K.M. Ramamurthi Prize: It celebrates students who excel in both academics and extra-curriculars.
- Shankar Family Scholarship: Students with a GPA > 7.5, income under ₹8 lakh, and involvement in student affairs can earn this award.
- Kalidas Madhavpeedi Scholarship: Civil Engineering students involved in community service and leadership qualify for this.
✅ Final Tips
To maximize your chances of receiving a scholarship:
- Apply early through the Dean of Students (DOST) or institute portals.
- Keep your academic and income documentation updated.
- Maintain the required GPA consistently to continue receiving support.
- Participate in both academics and student life—many awards factor in leadership and involvement.
