Government ScholarshipVerified for 2026

IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
All India
Deadline: Open Now

About the Program

The IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship waives 100% tuition fees and pays a pocket allowance of ₹4,000 per month to eligible UG students.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹2.4 Lakh+

Covers 100% Tuition Fee waiver of ₹2,00,000 per year, plus a pocket allowance of ₹4,000 per month (totaling ₹2,40,000 annually).

Inclusions

  • Provides full tuition fee exemption and ₹40,000 pocket allowance per year (paid monthly for 10 months)

  • Restricted to 25% of the UG batch strength.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Graduation

Must be enrolled in Engineering, Technology, Science. Minimum 60% marks required in previous exam.

Financial & Category

Income LimitUp to ₹8.0 Lakh/year
Applicable CategoryGeneral, OBC, EWS

Selection Process

Awarded to the top 25% of the batch based on CGPA (minimum 6.0, no backlogs) and parental income under ₹8 Lakhs.

Renewal Policy

Requires maintaining a CGPA of 6.0 or above with no backlog courses at the end of each academic year.

Application Process

  • 1

    Log in to the IIT Delhi ERP portal.

  • 2

    Navigate to the Scholarships module and fill in the MCM form.

  • 3

    Upload income certificate and parent tax returns.

  • 4

    Submit online and monitor approval status.

Documents Required

Parental Income Certificate (Tehsildar/SDM issued)
ITR Ack (ITR-V) or Form 16
Previous semester Grade Card showing CGPA >= 6.0

Important Dates

Application Deadline

Open Now

Applications open in July/August and close in September via the ERP portal.

Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Provider TypeGovernment
Education LevelGraduation
Application ModeOnline
State/RegionAll India
Income Limit₹8.0L/yr
Last Verified2026

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.What is the CGPA cutoff for IIT Delhi MCM?

Students must maintain a CGPA/SGPA of at least 6.0 and must not have any backlog courses to qualify or renew the scholarship.

Q.Is the income limit same for all categories?

Yes, the gross annual parental income limit of ₹8,00,000 applies to General, OBC, and EWS students.

Q.Can I apply in the second year?

Yes, applications are invited fresh at the start of each academic year, and senior students are evaluated based on their previous year's CPI.

Help & Contact Support

Official Support

Helpline+91-11-26591000

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At a Glance

StatusActive - 2026
Last Verified6/7/2026
Apply ModeOnline
Awards600 Students

Official Help

Helpline+91-11-26591000