IIT Patna scholarships vary from merit-based to need-based. IIT Patna offers scholarships at the institute level for BTech and MTech students. Students can also apply for central/ state government scholarships as per their eligibility. The various IIT Patna scholarships are as follows:
Institution Scheme Scholarship: IIT Patna offers merit-cum-means scholarships to undergraduate and MSc students, as tabulated below:
| Particulars | Gen/ OBC students | ST/SC students |
|---|---|---|
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Eligibility for merit-based |
For BTech/MSc 1st year: Minimum SPI of 6.50 and no ‘F’ grade For BTech/MSc 2nd year onwards: Minimum CPI of 6.50 and no ‘F’ grade in any of the courses |
For BTech/MSc 1st year: no ‘F’ grade For BTech/MSc 2nd year onwards: no ‘F’ grade in any of the courses
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Eligibility for means based |
Annual family income should not be more than INR 4.5 LPA |
Annual family income should not be more than INR 4.5 LPA |
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Scholarship Rate |
-Pocket allowance of INR 1,000 per month -Free tuition fee |
-Pocket allowance of INR 250 per month -Free mess charges and hostel room rent |
Central Scheme Scholarships: There are numerous scholarships offered by the central/state government. Students can apply for any one of the below-mentioned scholarships by applying through the National Scholarship Portal.
- Top Class education scheme for SC students
- National Fellowship
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for college and university students
- Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for RPF (Railway Protection Force)/ RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force)
- Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (for UG/ PG Students)
- Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities
- Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship for students belonging to Minority Communities to pursue professional and technical courses
IIT Patna Scholarship FAQs
Given below are the FAQs about scholarships at IIT Patna:
IIT Patna gives MCM scholarships to meritorious and needy students. A UG student or a 2-year MSc programme student can receive the MCM scholarship. For new entrants (BTech/MSc 1st year), their SPI will be the criterion for their merit. The minimum SPI is 6.50 and there is no "F" grade in any of the courses in the first semester. For students in their 2nd year (BTech/MSc) onwards, the minimum CPI is 6.50 and there is no "F" grade. For all category students, the annual income of a student's parents or guardians and his family from all sources in the preceding financial year must not exceed INR 4.50 lakh.
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IIT Patna offers MCM scholarship at the institute level for BTech and M.Tech students. candidates can refer to the table below to lnow the eligibility criteria and amount offered to the IIT Patna students:
Eligibility for merit-based
For BTech/MSc 1st year: Minimum SPI of 6.50 and no ‘F’ grade
For BTech/MSc 2nd year onwards: Minimum CPI of 6.50 and no ‘F’ grade in any of the courses
Eligibility for means based
Annual family income should not be more than INR 4.5 LPA
Scholarship Rate
-Pocket allowance of INR 1,000 per month
-Free tuition fee