IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur · All India
| Scheme Name | IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship |
| Provided By | Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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
₹2.1 Lakh+
Exempts institute tuition fees (₹2,00,000 per annum) plus a pocket allowance of ₹1,000 per month (totaling ₹2,10,000 annually).
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Full tuition fee waiver and pocket stipend
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Paid via ERP credit or direct bank transfer
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Covers up to 25% of the UG batch intake.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Graduation |
| Course / Stream | Engineering, Technology, Science |
| Minimum Marks | 70% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹6.0 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, EWS |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Parental Income Certificate (issued by SDM/BDO/Tehsildar)
- ✓ITR / Form 16 of parents
- ✓Grade sheets of previous two semesters
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.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Log in to the IIT Kharagpur ERP portal.
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Navigate to Academic -> Scholarship/Financial Assistance.
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Fill in the MCM application form and upload scanned income documents.
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Submit and verify details with your academic advisor.
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
How are applications verified?
Applications are verified online by the Academic Section through the ERP system.
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