Government ScholarshipVerified for 2026

NITK Surathkal Merit-cum-Means & Merit Scholarships

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
All India
Deadline: Open Now

About the Program

The NITK Surathkal Merit-cum-Means & Merit Scholarships provide financial stipends and cash awards to top-ranking and low-income students.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹24k+

MCM Scholarship provides a stipend of ₹2,000 per month (₹24,000 per year). Merit Scholarship offers a flat ₹10,000 per year.

Inclusions

  • Monthly pocket stipend or annual cash award

  • Merit awards are given to the top 5 meritorious students of each branch.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Graduation

Must be enrolled in Engineering, Technology. Minimum 70% marks required in previous exam.

Financial & Category

Income LimitUp to ₹4.5 Lakh/year
Applicable CategoryGeneral, OBC, EWS

Selection Process

  • MCM is based on CGPA >= 7.0 and income < ₹4.5 Lakhs

  • Merit is based strictly on academic rank (top 5 in branch) and CGPA > 9.0.

Renewal Policy

Must maintain a CGPA of 7.0 or above at the end of each academic year to renew MCM.

Application Process

  • 1

    Log in to the IRIS portal of NITK.

  • 2

    Fill out the online MCM/Merit application.

  • 3

    Upload income certificate and previous grade card.

  • 4

    Submit online and deliver physical copies to the Academic Section.

Documents Required

Parental Income Certificate (issued by Tehsildar)
Class 12 Marks sheet (for freshers) or CGPA grade card
Bank Passbook copy
Non-receipt of other scholarship undertaking

Important Dates

Application Deadline

Open Now

Applications close in September via the NITK IRIS 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

Provider TypeGovernment
Education LevelGraduation
Application ModeOnline
State/RegionAll India
Income Limit₹4.5L/yr
Last Verified2026

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.What is the minimum CGPA to continue the MCM scholarship?

You must maintain a CGPA of 7.0 or above at the end of each academic year.

Q.Can DASA students apply for the NITK MCM scholarship?

No, DASA, ICCR, and MEA category students are explicitly excluded from this scheme.

Q.Is the stipend paid monthly or annually?

The MCM stipend of ₹2,000 per month is usually disbursed in semester/annual installments.

Help & Contact Support

Official Support

Helpline+91-824-2474000

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At a Glance

StatusActive - 2026
Last Verified6/7/2026
Apply ModeOnline
Awards250 Students

Official Help

Helpline+91-824-2474000