Government SchemeVerified for 2026

IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 2026

Qualifying Mark/Percent70% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsGraduation
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral, OBC, EWS
Gender LimitAll

Residency/Domicile Requirements

Registered undergraduate B.Tech/DD/M.Sc students at IIT Kharagpur.

FAQs for IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

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.