IIT Kharagpur Free Studentship and GoI Fee Remission
About the Program
The IIT Kharagpur Free Studentship and GoI Fee Remission programs provide full or 2/3rd tuition fee waivers based on parental income.
Benefits & Financial Support
Waiver of 100% tuition fee (₹2,00,000) for income under ₹1L, and 2/3rd waiver (₹1,33,333) for income ₹1L-5L. Free Studentship waives tuition for up to 10% of students.
Inclusions
Provides full or partial tuition fee exemption
Free Studentship covers students who meet means but miss MCM academic ranks.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation
Must be enrolled in Engineering, Technology, Science. Minimum 35% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Based on family income verification
Free Studentship is selected based on academic status among those meeting income criteria.
Renewal Policy
Must submit updated parental income certificates annually before the start of the academic year.
Application Process
- 1
Register your family income details on the ERP portal.
- 2
Upload the parental income certificate and affidavit.
- 3
Fee remission is applied, adjusting your semester fee demand.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Open Now
Submitted during the autumn semester fee payment cycle.
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
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What is the CGPA requirement for Free Studentship?
Unlike MCM, Free Studentship has lower academic cutoffs, prioritizing economic need.
Q.Does this cover summer semester fees?
No, fee waivers typically apply to the regular autumn and spring semesters.
Q.Can students on disciplinary probation apply?
No, students with pending disciplinary actions are ineligible.
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