BITS Pilani Institute Merit & Merit-cum-Need (MCN) Awards Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Pure Merit awards are based on CGPA (>9.0). MCN awards are awarded in descending order of CGPA for students with parental income under ₹12 Lakhs.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for BITS Pilani Institute Merit & Merit-cum-Need (MCN) Awards
Q.What is the parental income limit for BITS Pilani MCN?
The family income limit is typically ₹12,00,000 (12 Lakhs) per annum, though it can vary slightly by academic year.
Q.Are dual degree students eligible?
Yes, all registered undergraduate and dual degree students across all campuses are eligible to apply.
Q.Do I need to apply for Pure Merit awards?
No, pure merit awards (top 1-2% of batch) are automatically calculated by the SWD and credited based on CGPA.