IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi · All India
| Scheme Name | IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship |
| Provided By | Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
| Eligibility Summary | Graduation · Family income up to ₹8 Lakh/year |
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
₹2.4 Lakh+
The IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend of ₹4,000. This amounts to ₹48,000 annually in stipend. The tuition fee for an undergraduate program at IIT Delhi can be up to ₹2,00,000 per annum, making the total annual benefit potentially up to ₹2,48,000. The stipend is typically disbursed monthly and recipients are exempted from paying tuition fees. The scholarship amount is often credited to the student's bank account, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded accounts is likely for these payments.
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Provides full tuition fee exemption and ₹40,000 pocket allowance per year (paid monthly for 10 months)
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Restricted to 25% of the UG batch strength.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Graduation |
| Course / Stream | Engineering, Technology, Science |
| Minimum Marks | 60% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹8 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, EWS |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Parental Income Certificate (Tehsildar/SDM issued)
- ✓ITR Ack (ITR-V) or Form 16
- ✓Previous semester Grade Card showing CGPA >= 6.0
Selection Process
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The Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship is offered to approximately 25% of eligible undergraduate students across engineering and technology, MA, MSc, and MPP programs
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Eligibility requires the annual gross family income from all sources not to exceed ₹8 lakh
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For freshers, selection is generally based on their JEE Advanced rank
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For continuing students, selection and renewal are based on maintaining a minimum Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0
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Students must declare their parental income annually on the IIT Delhi ERP system.
Renewal Policy
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The MCM Scholarship is renewable annually
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To be eligible for renewal, students must maintain a minimum Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0
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Additionally, valid family income proof must be uploaded annually on the IIT Delhi ERP system to confirm that the annual family income remains below ₹8 lakh
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Failure to maintain the required academic standards may lead to the suspension of the scholarship until improvement.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Secure Admission
First, ensure you have secured admission to an eligible undergraduate program at IIT Delhi.
- 2Access Financial Assistance Portal
After admission, you will receive credentials for the IIT Delhi ERP/e-Academics system. Log in to this official Financial Assistance Portal.
- 3Declare Parental Income
Locate the 'Parental Income Declaration' section within the portal.
- 4Upload Income Proof
Upload all required supporting documentation. This typically includes: * Parents' or guardians' most recent Income Tax Returns (ITR), Form-16, 26AS, or BPL Card as evidence of financial need. * An Income Certificate signed by a First-Class Magistrate, Tehsildar, or Revenue Officer is also accepted.
- 5Submit/Confirm Auto-consideration
Submit the declaration through the portal. You do not typically 'apply' in the traditional sense; rather, you declare your parental income for auto-consideration.
- 6Monitor Status
The Academic Section will approve your parental income declaration. Monitor the portal for any requests for clarification or updates on your application status. You will typically be notified of the scholarship status at the time of admission, and stipends/refunds will automatically be credited to your account.
- 7Renewal (Subsequent Years)
For subsequent years, maintain the prescribed minimum SGPA/CGPA of 6.0 and annually upload valid income proof on the ERP system to ensure renewal.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the annual family income limit to be eligible for the IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for 2025-26/2026?
The annual gross family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8 lakh to be eligible for the IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for the academic year 2025-26/2026.
What are the academic requirements to maintain the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship once awarded?
To continue receiving the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, students must maintain a minimum Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0. If academic performance drops below this, the scholarship may be suspended until improvement.
Is there a separate application form for the IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship?
No, there isn't a separate external application form for the IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship. After securing admission, students need to log into the official IIT Delhi Financial Assistance Portal (part of the ERP/e-Academics system) and declare their parental income by uploading the required income proof annually. The scholarship is then processed automatically for eligible students based on their academic merit and declared income.
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