NIT Surathkal has a broad variety of scholarships to enable students with different economic and social backgrounds. Such scholarships are offered by the government agencies, non-profit organizations, alumni, and corporate sponsors. Significant initiatives are the Merit Cum Means Scholarship, Merit Scholarships, Azim Premji Scholarship, WIE Scholarship, Pradeep Gundappa Memorial Scholarship, etc. There are scholarships based on merit, and others are need-based or based on certain groups such as EWS, PWD, and reserved communities.
NIT Surathkal Scholarships
The following table presents a summary of the key scholarships available to students at NIT Surathkal:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship | Top 50 students scoring high in JEE Main exam with family income less than INR 4,50,000 and minimum 70% in 10+2 exams | INR 2000 per month |
| Merit Scholarships | Top 5 students scoring high in JEE Main exam with minimum 90% in 10+2 exams | INR 10,000 per annum |
| Azim Premji Scholarship | Passed both Class 10 and Class 12 as a regular student from a government school or college | INR 30,000 per annum |
| WIE Scholarship | Female students who have passed Class 12 with 60%, family income> INR 1,00,000 | INR 1,25,000 per year |
| Pradeep Gundappa Memorial Scholarship | Students scoring high in JEE Main exam with family income less than INR 3,00,000 and minimum 70% in 10+2 exams | INR 2000 for 8 semesters |
| Commonwealth Scholarship UK | Students pursuing master's and doctoral programs from internationally ranked institutions under QS Rankings | Varies |
Besides these, other scholarships like the Central European Universities MSc Scholarship, Dr. B.R. Samagra Scholarship, Narotam Foundation Scholarship, among others, are also available for NIT Surathkal students.
NIT Surathkal Scholarships: Application Process
Interested students can apply by visiting the official website of NIT Surathkal and filling the scholarship application form, provided they meet the minimum requirements for the particular scholarship.
- Select the scholarship that the candidates are eligible for and read the rules of the scholarships.
- Complete the application form (on-line or offline as specified on the website).
- Important documents such as income certificate, academic records, caste certificate (where necessary), and a copy of a bank passbook should also be attached.
- Send the application to the institute or through the given portal (e.g. NSP, corporate site).
- Monitor the status of application and wait to be selected or approved.