The Indian Institute of Technology Madras supports and encourages meritorious students through a wide range of scholarships, catering both to academic excellence and financial need. The institute offers more than 25 scholarships, which are either merit-based or need-based, and some are specifically designed for students belonging to SC, ST, and female categories. These scholarships are funded through a combination of alumni donations, corporate sponsorships, and government schemes. IIT Madras ensures that every scholarship application undergoes a detailed verification process before approval, maintaining transparency and fairness. Eligible students who wish to benefit from these scholarships can download the respective application forms from the official IIT Madras website and submit them to the academic section for consideration.
IIT Madras Scholarships
IIT Madras offers various scholarships based on merit and financial need, including tuition fee waivers, cash awards, and allowances. These scholarships support SC/ST students, top JEE rankers, and those with academic excellence or low parental income, promoting inclusive education.
Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Amount Of Scholarship |
Institute Merit-cumMeans Scholarship | Parents annual income not exceeding INR4,50,000/- | Accessible to 25% of accepted students. Scholarship renewal is contingent upon a minimum GPA of 5.0 from the preceding semester.
67% exemption from tuition fees |
Institute free studentship | Parents annual income not exceeding INR4,50,000/- | Available for 25% of students admitted. Renewal of scholarship every semester is subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0. in the previous semester.
67% Tuition fee exemption |
Institute Notional Prize | On the basis of rank in the JEE and parents annual income not exceeding INR4,50,000/- | Available to 7% of students admitted.
One time grant of INR1000 |
Institute SC/ST Scholarship | Parents annual income not exceeding INR4,50,000/- | Free messing and pocket allowance of INR 250/- per month, over and above tuition fee exemption. Renewal of scholarship every semester is subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0. in the previous semester. |
Girish Ready Scholarship | 1) On the basis of highest JEE rank and parents income not exceeding INR5,00,000/-(2 scholarships)
2) On the basis of best all round performance in the previous school years and parents annual income not exceeding INR5,00,000/- (one scholarship). | INR25,000/- per year and the renewal of scholarship in the subsequent years is subject to a minimum GPA of 8. in the previous semester.
INR25,000/- per year and the renewal of scholarship in the subsequent years is subject to a minimum GPA of 8 in the previous semester. |
Indian Women's Association at Bonn Scholarship | On the basis of rank in JEE and parents annual income up to 5 lakhs. | INR1,250/- per month to one B.Tech student for 12 months only. |
Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial scholarship | On the basis of Merit cum Means. Parents annual income up to INR5 lakhs.
When MCM being equal, preference will be given to students from rural areas. | INR 500/- p.m. to one B.Tech student for 4 yeaINR Renewal of scholarship every semester is subject to a minimum GPA of 5.0. |
Kanchi Kamakoti Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Endowment Award | On the basis of Merit cum Means. Parents annual income up to INR 5.5 lakhs | One time payment of INR2,500/- to one Sl.No Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Amount of Scholarship |
M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship | Students of B.Tech / Dual Degree Electrical Engineering Based on highest CGPA at the end of 4th semester. | Rs 20,000/- (one time) |
Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship | Based on JEE rank and parental income up to INR 5.50 lakhs. Renewable based on GPA of 6.5 and above. | Rs 25,000/- per annum
One student for the entire duration of the programme. |
IIT Madras Other Scholarships
IIT Madras offers a variety of scholarships funded by government bodies, private organizations, and alumni, supporting SC/ST, minority, girl students, and top-performing candidates. Benefits include tuition fee waivers, living and book allowances, and interest-free loans. Selection is based on JEE rank, academic performance, income criteria, or community-specific eligibility, with most scholarships being renewable annually.
Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Amount Of Scholarship |
Ministry of Social Justice and Empower- ment , GoI. Central Sector Scholarship For SC students | Top 10 students based on JEE rank and parental income not exceeding INR 4.5 lakhs. (only students of B.Tech, MBA & Dual Degree students are eligible) | Personal PC INR 45,000/- (one time); Living Expenses INR 2,200/- per month; Books and Stationery INR 3,000/- per annum; Reimbursement of Fees. |
Ministry of Tribal Affairs , GoI. - Central Sector Scholarship For ST students | Top 5 students based on JEE rank and parental income not exceeding INR 6lakhs. (only students of B.Tech, MBA & Dual Degree students are eligible) | Personal PC INR 45,000/- (one time);
Living Expenses INR 2,200/- per month;
Books and Stationery INR 3,000/- per annum;
Reimbursement of Fees. Renewable subject to passing of the final examination of each year. |
Ministry of Minority Affairs, GoI Meritcum-Means Scholarship | Students belonging to Minority communities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis and whose parental income not exceeding INR 2.5 lakhs per annum are eligible. | Maintenance Expenses @ INR10,000/- per annum for hostellers and for dayscholars INR 5,000/-
Reimbursement of course fee of INR 20,000/- or
the actual fees whichever is less.
The scholarship amount will be sanctioned by the State Govt. 30% of the scholarship is reserved for girl students. Renewable subject to passing of the final examination of each year. |
MHRD scholarship for single Girl child | As per GoI norms | INR 40,000/- per year |
Pratibha Scholarship of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh | Open to B.Tech students. They should be native of the State of Andhra Pradesh and secured a minimum of first class with 60% marks in Intermediate /
XII class or its equivalent with annual parental income not exceeding one lakh | INR 20,000/- per annum and renewable every year. Students should apply directly to AP Govt. |
Aditya Birla Scholarship | The selection will be made by the Aditya Birla Group among the top 20 students in JEE Rank. | INR 60,000/- per annum and renewable every year subject to norms fixed by the Aditya Birla Group. |
Inlakhs Scholarship | Academic performance (CGPA of 9.0 & above) at the end of 2nd semester Selection by a Committee (One scholarship) | INR 25,000/- per semester for four year period. |
OPJEMS | Selection among top 20 based on JEE rank. Higher semesters based on CGPA among top 20. | INR 65,000/- per annum for B.Tech students. |
ST Engineering Scholarship | Offered to two BTech Students of II, III & IV Year, Amongst top 10% students of AE, CS, ME. | INR 80,000/- per annum |
Shipping Corporation of India Scholarship | For all SC / ST / BPL students of BTech Naval Architecture | INR 48,000/- per annum or full tuition fee / hostel charges |
TODAI Scholarship | Offered to two BTech Students of I, II, III & IV year amongst AE, EE, ME to excellent students. | 2 Lakhs Japanese yen per year |
Nissan Scholarship | Offered to two B.Tech / Dual Degree | Students III & IV year INR 70,000/- per annum |
DAE, DGFS Scholarship by DRDO | B.Tech Aerospace students Minimum CGPA of 7.0 Based on JEE Rank | INR 5,000 per month for 4 yeaINR One time book allowance of INR 10,000/-. |
IIT Madras 72 batch Scholarship | Trust is providing interest free Educational loan to B.Tech students. | INR 25,000/- per year |
Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India) | All Students admitted to Dual Degree (B.S & M.S) – for 5 years | INR 80,000/- per annum per student |
SSAN Ananya Educational trust | Academic performance will be reviewed on a periodic basis. Each beneficiary should ensure meeting basic minimum performance criteria (to be established later) to enable it to continue the benefit of financial assistance of the Trust. | Interest free Educational Loans |
IIT Madras Scholarships FAQs
What types of scholarships does IIT Madras offer in 2025?
IIT Madras offers over 25 types of scholarships including merit-based, need-based, category-specific (SC/ST/female students), and industry-sponsored scholarships.
Who is eligible to apply for scholarships at IIT Madras?
Eligibility for IIT Madras scholarships depends on factors such as academic performance, JEE rank, annual parental income, category (SC/ST/Minority/Female), and course of study.
How can students apply for scholarships at IIT Madras in 2025?
Eligible students can download the scholarship application forms from the official IIT Madras website and submit them to the academic section for processing.
Does IIT Madras offer scholarships specifically for SC/ST students?
Yes, IIT Madras provides multiple scholarships for SC/ST students, including the Institute SC/ST Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarships from the Ministry of Social Justice and Tribal Affairs, and others like the Shipping Corporation of India Scholarship.
What financial benefits do IIT Madras scholarships provide?
Scholarship benefits at IIT Madras include tuition fee waivers, living expenses, book allowances, interest-free loans, personal computers, and one-time cash grants.
Are there any scholarships at IIT Madras for female students in 2025?
Yes, IIT Madras supports female students through schemes such as the MHRD Scholarship for a Single Girl Child, and a portion of the Ministry of Minority Affairs Scholarship is also reserved for girls.
Can scholarships at IIT Madras be renewed each year?
Most scholarships at IIT Madras are renewable annually or each semester, subject to academic performance and GPA requirements specified for each scheme.
Is there a minimum GPA requirement for maintaining scholarships at IIT Madras?
Yes, many scholarships at IIT Madras, such as the Merit-cum-Means and SC/ST scholarships, require a minimum GPA of 5.0 or higher for renewal.
Does IIT Madras provide scholarships funded by private companies or alumni?
Yes, IIT Madras offers scholarships like the Aditya Birla Scholarship, OPJEMS, ST Engineering Scholarship, and the IIT Madras 72 Batch Scholarship, funded by corporates and alumni trusts.
Are scholarships at IIT Madras available to all departments and courses?
While most scholarships at IIT Madras are open to B.Tech, Dual Degree, and MBA students, certain scholarships are department-specific, such as those for Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
