IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Awarded to the top 25% of the batch based on CGPA (minimum 6.0, no backlogs) and parental income under ₹8 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 IIT Delhi Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
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.