NIT Sikkim offers a plethora of scholarship schemes to support students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees in various fields, excluding externally sponsored/funded research-based programs. Each scholarship scheme has specific eligibility criteria and requirements tailored for students from different categories. In the following sections, we'll explore these scholarships in depth, along with their respective amounts, eligibility criteria, and other details.
NIT-Sikkim - Scholarship Details
Here are the details of some of the most frequently availed scholarships and financial aids at NIT Sikkim:
| Name of Scholarship | Amount of Scholarship/Award | Eligibility Criteria |
| Post Matric Scholarship | Fee reimbursement and a monthly maintenance allowance. Amount varies between SC/ST and OBC students. | Applicable for SC/ST students with annual family income under INR 2,50,000 and OBC students with income below INR 1,00,000. |
| ICCR Scholarship | Full tuition fee, plus monthly stipend of INR 4,500, ACA INR 4,500 + HRA | Designed for international students admitted through ICCR. |
| NCERT Scholarship | INR 6,000 per annum | Students already receiving the NCERT Scholarship in 11th and 12th grades. |
| Interest-Free Loan | State-specific rates and values | Students from SC/ST/OBC categories. |
| MERIT-CUM-MEANS Scholarship (For Minority communities) | Allowance of INR 5,000 P.A. for Day Scholars and INR 10,000 P.A. for Hostelers. Plus, a Course Fee of INR 20,000 | Pertains to students from minority communities with a minimum of 50% marks in the last qualifying exam and annual family income of INR 2 lakhs. |
NIT-Sikkim - Additional Scholarship Details
Below are the details of some additional scholarships available at NIT Sikkim:
| Name of Scholarship | Amount of Scholarship/Award | Eligibility Criteria |
| Top Class Education for SC Students | Full fee waiver, INR 2,220 P.M. for boarding & lodging, INR 3,000 P.A for books & stationery, and INR 45,000 for a computer with accessories | Meritorious SC category students whose family income does not exceed INR 4.5 lakhs. |
| SAIL Scholarship | INR 4,800 P.A. | Students with an annual family income less than INR 15,000 per annum. |
| Prime Minister's Merit Scholarship | INR 1,250 for boys per month and INR 1,500 for girls per month | Wards & widows of Ex-CPFs personnel who died or were disabled while on duty and who scored 60% marks in their 10+2 Exam. Minimum 50% marks must be maintained in subsequent years for scholarship renewal. |
| Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K students | Tuition fee up to INR 1.25 lakhs, along with INR 1 lakh for hostel fee and incidentals | Students belonging to J&K who are appearing for the 10+2 state board examination in J&K. |