IIT Kharagpur [IITKGP] : Scholarships

IIT Kharagpur offers a variety of scholarships to its students. Some of the most popular scholarships include:

1. Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students based on their academic performance and financial need. MCM scholarship holders are exempted from paying tuition fees and are also given a monthly stipend.
2. Free Mess and Pocket Allowance: This scholarship is awarded to students from economically weaker backgrounds. Scholarship holders have free mess facilities and a monthly stipend to meet their daily expenses.
3. My Imprint Special Assistance: This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and have also made significant contributions to the extracurricular activities of the institute. Scholarship holders are given a one-time grant of Rs. 50,000 to support their further studies or research.
4. Incubation Support for Student Enterprises: This scholarship is awarded to students who have started businesses or social enterprises. Scholarship holders are given a one-time grant of Rs. 25,000 to support their business or enterprise.
5. SGR International Travel Grant: This scholarship is awarded to students selected to participate in international conferences or workshops. Scholarship holders are given a travel grant to cover the cost of their travel and accommodation.
6. Alum Scholarships & Awards: IIT Kharagpur alum associations offer several scholarships to institute students. These scholarships are typically awarded based on academic performance, financial need, or extracurricular activities.

In addition to these scholarships, IIT Kharagpur offers its students several other financial assistance schemes. These schemes include:

1. Need-based Financial Assistance: This scheme provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker backgrounds. The amount of the aid is determined based on the student's family income and the cost of education at IIT Kharagpur.
2. Tuition Waiver Scheme: This scheme provides tuition waivers to students who have achieved outstanding academic results. The release is typically for 50% of the tuition fees.
3. Scholarship for SC/ST Students: This scholarship is awarded to students from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities. The scholarship covers the total cost of education at IIT Kharagpur.

To be eligible for any of these scholarships, students must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. The eligibility criteria vary from scholarship to scholarship, including academic performance, financial need, and extracurricular activities.