IIT Bhilai Scholarship: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai, a premier institution for technological education and research, offers a range of scholarships to support undergraduate and postgraduate students. With a strong emphasis on promoting academic excellence and providing financial assistance, the institute caters to students from diverse economic backgrounds.
In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate programs, IIT Bhilai facilitates doctoral research across all departments and research centers, fostering innovation and academic growth. Here’s an overview of the scholarships offered at the institute.
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship is designed for undergraduate students from the General (UR) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories. This scholarship covers up to 25% of eligible students based on academic performance and financial need.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Economic Status: Family income between ₹1 lakh and ₹5 lakh per annum.
- Benefits:
- Two-thirds remission on tuition fees.
- Reimbursement of one-third tuition fees per semester.
- Pocket money of ₹1,000 per month.
- Income Limits:
- UR students: Parental income should not exceed ₹5 lakh.
- OBC students: Parental income should not exceed ₹6 lakh.
- Academic Requirement: Minimum CGPA of 6.0 to maintain eligibility.
Institute SC/ST Scholarship
This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Economic Status: Parental income should not exceed ₹4.5 lakh per annum.
- Benefits:
- Free mess and boarding services.
- Pocket money of ₹250 per month.
- Academic Requirement: Minimum CGPA of 6.0 to continue receiving benefits.
Institute Free Studentship Scholarship
The Institute Free Studentship Scholarship is available to economically weaker undergraduate students, covering 10% of the total students in this category.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Income Limits:
- UR students: Parental income up to ₹5 lakh per annum.
- OBC students: Parental income up to ₹6 lakh per annum.
- Economic Status: Family income between ₹1 lakh and ₹5 lakh per annum for those receiving a two-thirds tuition fee remission.
- Benefits:
- Reimbursement of one-third tuition fees per semester.
- Academic Requirement: Minimum CGPA of 6.0.
Institute Fellowship for Postgraduate Students
IIT Bhilai provides financial support to postgraduate students through the Institute Fellowship program.
Eligibility Criteria for MTech Students:
- Requirements: Must be a non-sponsored MTech student with a valid GATE score.
- Benefits: Fellowship support for up to 21 months.
Eligibility Criteria for PhD Students:
- Funding Duration:
- Fellowship covers 4 years.
- Additional 1-year extension based on departmental recommendation.
- Conditions:
- Fellowship is not provided during semesters when the student is not a campus resident.
- Recipients must contribute 8 hours per week to academic or administrative tasks beyond their research and coursework.
Facilities for Doctoral Research
IIT Bhilai also offers robust support for doctoral students, providing cutting-edge facilities across all departments and research centers. This ensures scholars have the resources they need to contribute meaningfully to their fields of study.
