Government SchemeVerified for 2026

IIT Bombay Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Renewal Process 2026

Renewal Guidelines & Conditions

Must maintain a CPI of 6.0 or above with no active backlogs at the end of each academic year.

Key Renewal Prerequisites

  • Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
  • No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
  • Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.

FAQs for IIT Bombay Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Q.What is the academic requirement to continue the MCM scholarship?

Students must maintain a CPI/SPI of 6.0 or above at the end of each academic year and must not have any backlog courses.

Q.Can SC/ST students apply for MCM?

SC/ST students already receive an automatic 100% tuition fee exemption. They are covered under separate welfare schemes (like Free Messing) and do not need to apply for MCM.

Q.Can I combine this with other state scholarships?

No, students are not permitted to hold more than one scholarship or financial aid scheme concurrently.