The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad scholarships vary from merit to means. IITH offers means-cum-merit scholarships to GEN, GEN-EWS/ OBC students and ST/ SC scholarships at the institute level. IITH also accepts scholarships offered by the government/state government. Candidates applying for institute scholarships can write an email to the Acads office of IITH, whereas candidates who are applying for scholarships offered by the government/ state government have to apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
Types of IIT Hyderabad Scholarships
IIT Hyderabad offers institute-level financial aid alongside central and state government scholarships for eligible students who maintain an SGPA or CGPA of 7.0 or above with no active backlogs. Check below scholarships:
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarship
This scholarship is for General, GEN-EWS, and OBC students (providing ₹1,000 monthly pocket money for up to 25% of class strength).
SC/ST scholarship
This scholarship provides ₹250 monthly pocket money plus dining and license fee refunds), both capped at a parental gross income limit of ₹4.5 lakhs.
Government scholarship
Students can also apply for external and national schemes through the National Scholarship Portal or competitive fellowships like the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) for PhD candidates, while being restricted to a single financial aid source per academic year.
Eligibility Criteria for IIT Hyderabad Scholarships
Check below eligibility for IIT Hyderabad scholarships:
| Particulars | Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | ST/ SC Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility criteria |
-Minimum SGPA/CGPA- 7.0 or above -No active backlogs in any subject |
-Minimum SGPA/CGPA- 7.0 or above -No active backlogs in any subject |
IIT Hyderabad Scholarship Amount and Benefits
Check below IIT Hyderabad Scholarship Amount and Benefits:
| Particulars | Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | ST/ SC Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Money (per month) |
Shortlisted students are eligible for Pocket Money of INR 1,000 per month. |
Shortlisted students are eligible for Pocket Money of INR 250 per month and are eligible for refund of License Fee and Dining Charges at actuals and as per the eligibility. |
How to Apply for IIT Hyderabad Scholarships
Students can apply for Institute Scholarship once a year, intimated by the Academic Office. Check below procedure to apply for IIT Hyderabad scholarships:
- The Academic Office floats the form over mail / through AIMS / any other platform.
- Students can fill the scholarship form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit the form.
Documents required for applying scholarship Institute Scholarship
- Aadhar Card
- Entrance Exam Rank Card
- Caste Certificate
- Semester Grade Card
- ITR (previous year)
- Acknowledgement form of parents/guardian issued by IT Department
For NSP scholarships, students must apply through National Scholarship Portal.
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IIT Hyderabad Scholarships FAQs
Below are the IIT Hyderabad Scholarships FAQs:
Documents required for applying scholarship at IIT Hyderabad are given below:
- Aadhar Card
- Entrance Exam Rank Card
- Caste Certificate
- Semester Grade Card
- ITR Acknowledgement form of parents/guardian issued by IT Department
No, Students cannot avail more than one scholarship from stakeholders (Govt./ Private/ any external agencies) for the same academic year. Students should avail only a single scholarship/ stipend/ financial aid, only from a single stakeholder for a given period of time.
The total tuition fee of BTech at IIT Hyderabad is INR 8 lakh. This number is taken from the official website of college. It can change. Candidates have to pay the course fee as the last step of admission process to confirm admission. The one-time BTech fee is INR 19,000.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
Yes, IIT Hyderabad offers scholarships to BTech students at IIT Hyderabad. The institute offers scholarships such as MCM Scholarship, Institute SC/ST Scholarship and Institute Free Studentship Scholarship. IIT Hyderabad also accepts scholarships offered by the government/state government.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 8 months ago
Candidates can check below the list of documents required during scholarship application at IIT Hyderabad:
Institute Scholarship
- Aadhar Card
- Entrance Exam Rank Card
- Caste Certificate
- Semester Grade Card
- ITR Acknowledgement form of parents/guardian issued by IT Department
NSP scholarships
For applying, refe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 8 months ago
Candidates should check the information for Merit-cum-means scholarship:
- GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC category students can apply
- Parental Gross Income shall not exceed Rs. 4.5 Lakhs for any category.
- Income Tax Return (ITR) with Acknowledgement from IT Department has to be submitted as Income Proof of Parents
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 years ago
Yes, merit-based scholarships are offered to BTech students at IIT Hyderabad. MCM and SC/ST scholarships are available for students with a parental income of less than Rs. 4.5 Lakhs and the students must achieve an SGPA/CGPA of 7.0 or above with no active backlogs.
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Answered 3 days ago
During the IIT Hyderabad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 in the last round, the highest cutoff rank reached 9123 under the B.E. / B.Tech course for the General AI category students. With a the lowest last round cutoff rank of 680, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering turned out to be the most compet
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Contributor-Level 10
Yes, IIT Hyderabad offers multiple scholarships such as MCM Scholarship, Institute SC/ST Scholarship and Institute Free Studentship Scholarship. IIT Hyderabad also accepts scholarships offered by the government/state government. It offers means-cum-merit scholarships to GEN, GEN-EWS/ OBC students and ST/ SC scholarships at the institute level as well. Candidates applying for IIT Hyderabad scholarships can write an email to the Academics office of IITH, whereas candidates who are applying for scholarships offered by the government/ state government have to apply through the National Scholarship Portal. Click here to check for more.