NIT Jamshedpur offers a range of scholarships for students pursuing various degree courses at the institution. These scholarships are available for financially disadvantaged students, including those from minority backgrounds, provided they meet the stipulated eligibility criteria. The scholarships at NIT Jamshedpur can be broadly categorized into various types, some of which are detailed below.
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NIT-J - Scholarship Categories
Here's an overview of the scholarships available at NIT Jamshedpur:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
| Scholarship & Financial Aid by Welfare Department, Govt. of Jharkhand | Students of Jharkhand state from SC/ST/OBC categories with an annual family income less than INR 2,00,000 (for SC/ST) and INR 1,00,000 (for OBC). | Waiver of tuition fees and maintenance charges |
| Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) grants | Undergraduate students from the BPL category who have passed 10+2 exams from a recognized board. | Exemption from tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and hostel and mess charges |
| National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation Scholarship | Students with disabilities pursuing professional or technical degree courses | INR 1000 pm for Hostelers, INR 700 pm for Day Scholars, course fee reimbursement up to INR 10,000 per year |
| NTPC Scholarship for Engineering Students | Students of SC/ST/PC categories in a 4-year full-time degree engineering course in specified disciplines | INR 1500 per month |
| ONGC Limited, Dehradun Scholarship | Meritorious students of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering after the 6th semester with a minimum of 60% marks in 10+2 and an annual family income less than INR 1.5 lakhs | 1st and 2nd-year students receive INR 12,000, 3rd and 4th-year students receive INR 18,000 |
In addition to these scholarships, NIT Jamshedpur offers multiple other scholarship programs, such as O.P. Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarships (OPJEMS), Merit Cum Means Scholarship, CDIF Scholarship Program TATA CUMMINS, Indian Oil Educational Scholarship Scheme, Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir, and more.
NIT-J - Scholarship FAQs
Some commonly asked queries about NIT Jamshedpur scholarships include:
| Question | Answer |
| How to get a scholarship in NIT Jamshedpur? | To earn a scholarship, a student must be enrolled in any program offered by the institute and satisfy the minimum criteria for the specific scholarship they are applying for. |
| Is there any scholarship in NIT Jamshedpur? | Yes, NIT Jamshedpur offers a plethora of scholarships for its students enrolled in various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. |
| Can a general student get a scholarship at NIT Jamshedpur? | Yes, general category students can also get scholarship benefits, provided they meet the basic requirements and have meritorious performance in their previous qualifying examinations. |
