IIT Patna scholarships vary from merit-based to need-based. IIT Patna offers scholarships at the institute level. Students can also apply for central/ state government scholarships. The various IIT Patna scholarships are as follows:
Institution Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
| Particulars | Gen/ OBC | ST/SC |
|---|---|---|
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Eligibility for merit-based scholarships |
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 course |
For BTech/MSc 1st year: no ‘F’ grade For BTech/MSc 2nd year onwards: no ‘F’ grade in any of the course
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Eligibility for means based scholarships |
Annual family income should not be more than INR 4.5 LPA |
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 |
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.
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students (UG Students) |
Total annual family income from all sources is up to INR 6 lakh The benefit of the scheme will not be provided to more than 2 siblings in a family. |
Full tuition fee non-refundable charges. Living expenses of INR 2,220 per month per student. Books and stationery of INR 3,000 per annum per student A latest computer/ laptop limited to INR 45,000 per student |
|
ISHAN UDAY Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern Region (UG Students) |
Parental income does not exceed INR 4.50 LPA from all sources. | INR 5,400 pm for general degree course and INR 7,800 pm for technical/ medical/ professional/ paramedical course. |
| Sharaman Foundation Scholarship | 1st & 2nd year undergraduate students Annual Family income less than INR 5 lakhs. |
Upto INR 35,000 per semester (INR 70,000 annually) Renewed annually based on academic performance Maximum support for INR 2.80 Lakh (upto 8 semester) |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University UG Students |
Students who are above 80th percentile in relevant stream in Class 12 Family income ceiling is INR 8 lakh per annum. |
INR 10,000 per annum at graduation level and INR 20,000 per annum at PG level. |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force/ Railway Protection Special Force (for UG Students) |
60% and above in Class 12/ diploma/graduation. The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family. |
INR 2,000 pm for male students and INR 2,250 pm for female students |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Communities Students to pursue Professional and Technical Courses |
50% and above marks in the previous final examination and the annual income of whose parents from all sources does not exceed INR 2.50 lakh. |
Full course fee reimbursement. Maintenance allowance: INR 1,000/- pm (for 10 months in an academic year) for Hosteller & INR 500 pm (for 10 months in an academic year) for Day Scholars. |
IIT Patna has instituted several awards and medals to recognize the talent of students during their academic journey. The information about awards and medals are given below:
| Awards and Medal | Eligibility Criteria | Quantum of Award |
|---|---|---|
|
President's Gold Medal |
Student with CPI (≥9.0) at the end of 8th semester across all the UG branches | Gold Medal and Certificate |
| Director's Gold Medal | Student with CPI (≥8.5) at the end of 8th semester and overall contribution to Campus Life, Social Services and Evidenced Leadership qualities | Gold Medal and Certificate |
| Institute's Silver Medal | BTech/ BS/ MTech/ MS/ MSc student securing highest CPI (≥8.0) measured in terms of overall academic performance | Silver Medal and Certificate |
| Chairman's Gold Medal | Student with CPI (≥9.0) at the end of 4th semester across all the PG branches in technology programmes | Gold Medal and Certificate |
| Aryabhatt Gold Medal | Student with CPI (≥9.0) at the end of 4th semester across all the PG branches in Science steam | Gold Medal and Certificate |
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Dibyendu Mukherjee Prize |
Outgoing Student of CBE excelling in BTech project work in order of merit | Two prizes (1st with a cash prize of INR 20,000 and 2nd with cash prize of INR 10,000) + Certificate of proficiency |
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Best Masters' Project |
Outgoing student of PG programme excelling in Masters' project work in order of merit | A cash prize of INR 5,000 would be awarded along with a certificate of proficiency |
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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.
IIT Patna offers various UG, PG, and PhD courses. The total tuition fees ranges between INR 60,000 and INR 8 lakh. Tabulated below is the list of courses along with their tuition fee:
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
BTech | INR 8 lakh |
MTech | INR 80,000 - INR 3.28 lakh |
MSc | INR 60,000 |
Students can ask for refund of BTech fees in case of withdrawal or cancellation of admission. Check below details for IIT Patna fee refund policy:
| Description | Refund |
|---|---|
| Fee paid to JoSAA seat allocation, but student did not confirm admission by paying institute fee | No refund |
| Candidates pay the institute fee but does no report to institute till the last date of semester registration | Full refund after deduction of INR 2,000 and bank charges, if any |
If admitted candidates leaves institute after the date of registration
| Description | Refund |
|---|---|
| Within 30 days from the first day of teaching | 50% tuition fee + 50% mess fee + 50% refundable advances (if any) will be refunded |
| After 30 days from he first day of teaching (including) | No refund |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes, IIT Patna offers scholarships to students belonging to SC/ ST category and pursuing BTech course. New entrants must not get 'F' grade in any of the courses in first semester. The annual income of student's parents/ guardian and his family from all the sources in preceeding financial year must n
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General category students are offered BTech merit-based scholarship at IIT Patna. They must have a minimum SPI of 6.50 and no 'F' grade in any of the programmes in first semester. The annual income of student's parents/ guardian and his family from all the sources in preceeding financial year must n
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Answered 8 months ago
IIT Patna offer Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to students. Under this scholarship, General and OBC students get INR 1,000 per month for two semesters (8 semesters in a year) and a free tuition fees. SC and ST students get free messing, exemption from hostel room rent and pocket allowance of INR 250 pe
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IIT Patna provides Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to meritorious and needy students. The scholarship is offered to students based on their merit and annual family income. Students doing a course from IIT Patna can also apply for Central, State, UGC Scheme scholarships. Students must fulfill the criteri
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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