Government SchemeVerified for 2026

IIT Kharagpur Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Last Date & Deadlines 2026

Application Deadline

Open Now

Applications open in August/September via the ERP portal.

Timeline Details & Extensions

Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.

  • Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
  • Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.

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.