IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
About the Program
The IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship waives tuition fees and pays a pocket allowance of ₹1,000/month to students with family income under ₹6 Lakhs.
Benefits & Financial Support
Exempts institute tuition fees (₹2,00,000 per annum) plus a pocket allowance of ₹1,000 per month (totaling ₹2,10,000 annually).
Inclusions
Full tuition fee waiver and pocket stipend
Paid via ERP credit or direct bank transfer
Covers up to 25% of the UG batch intake.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation
Must be enrolled in Engineering, Technology, Science. Minimum 70% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Academic performance (CGPA of 7.0 or above, no backlogs) and parental income under ₹6,00,000 per year.
Renewal Policy
Requires maintaining a CGPA of 7.0 or above in consecutive semesters.
Application Process
- 1
Log in to the IIT Kharagpur ERP portal.
- 2
Navigate to Academic -> Scholarship/Financial Assistance.
- 3
Fill in the MCM application form and upload scanned income documents.
- 4
Submit and verify details with your academic advisor.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Open Now
Applications open in August/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
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What happens if my CGPA falls below 7.0?
If your CGPA falls below 7.0, you will lose eligibility to renew the MCM scholarship for that academic year.
Q.Are SC/ST students eligible for MCM?
SC/ST students already receive a tuition waiver and are eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship or other welfare schemes, so they are generally excluded from MCM.
Q.How are applications verified?
Applications are verified online by the Academic Section through the ERP system.
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