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IIM Amritsar Scholarships 2026: MBA, PhD & Govt. Fellowship Details

Public/Government|Estd. 2015|NAAC Grade A|NIRF #64 (Management) 2025

• Updated on 15 Dec, 2025 by Srishti Bharti

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IIM Amritsar offers an extensive range of scholarships and financial aid programs designed to support students across its MBA, IPM, and PhD programs. It provides different types of scholarship categories like Merit-based, Need-based, Undergraduate Merit, and fellowship according to the courses. It has its own external schemes funded by the Government of India through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

 

Table of Contents
  1. IIM Amritsar Scholarships 2026
  2. IIM Amritsar Government and External Scholarships
  3. IIM Amritsar Internal Scholarships
  4. IIM Amritsar Scholarship FAQs

 

IIM Amritsar Scholarships 2026

IIM Amritsar offers scholarships to support MBA, PhD, and post-doctoral students through financial assistance and merit-based rewards. IIM Amritsar scholarships include monthly fellowships, emergency grants, conference support, and merit-linked benefits for eligible students. The table below provides an overview of theIIM Amritsar scholarships 2026:

Scholarship

Amount (in INR)

MBA Merit-Based Scholarships

Different (Based on the course)

Financial Aid for PhD Students

Monthly Fellowship + Contingency Grant + Conference Grant

Post Doctoral Fellowship Programmes

INR 70,000 per month (Financial Aid)

National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students

INR 30,000

 

IIM Amritsar Government and External Scholarships

IIM Amritsar actively assists students in applying for various external schemes funded by the Government of India through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

Scholarship Name

Provided By

Eligibility Criteria

National Fellowship for ST Students

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

ST students with family income limits; covers tuition and living expenses.

Top Class Education for SC Students

Ministry of Social Justice

SC students with family income below INR 8 LPA.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Ministry of Minority Affairs

Minority community students with 50% marks and family income INR 2.5 LPA.

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Government of India

Provides a portal for easy access to collateral-free education loans from major banks.

 

IIM Amritsar Internal Scholarships

IIM Amritsar provides different types of scholarship categories like Merit-based, Need-based, Undergraduate Merit, and fellowships according to the courses, as shown in the table below:

Course

Type of Scholarship

Criteria

Benefit

MBA (All)

Merit-Based

Highest CGPA (Top 7-10 students)

100% Tuition Fee Waiver

MBA (All)

Need-Based

Case-by-case (Family income focus)

Variable (up to full tuition)

IPM

Undergraduate Merit

Batch topper (min 3.0 CGPA)

Fee Reimbursement

Ph.D.

Fellowship

Regular enrollment

Monthly Stipend + Research Grants

Post-Doc

Fellowship

Selected Research Fellows

INR 55,000/month + Grants

 

IIM Amritsar Scholarship FAQs

Does IIM Amritsar provide scholarships for MBA students?

Yes, IIM Amritsar offers limited merit-based scholarships to deserving MBA students based on academic performance and diversity.

What is the eligibility for merit-based MBA scholarships at IIM Amritsar?

Selection for the first year is based on past academic records, IIM Amritsar MBA admission performance, and diversity. For the second year, a minimum CGPA of 2.96 is required.

Are government scholarships available for IIM Amritsar students?

Yes, IIM Amritsar students can apply for schemes like the National Fellowship for ST Students and the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for minority communities.

Does IIM Amritsar provide financial support for PhD students?

Yes, PhD students at IIM Amritsar receive a monthly fellowship, contingency grant, and research grant for conferences, along with medical insurance.

Is medical insurance included in the scholarship or financial assistance at IIM Amritsar?

Yes, both PhD and post-doctoral students are covered under medical insurance as part of IIM Amritsar's welfare policy.

Are scholarships at IIM Amritsar need-based as well?

Yes, in addition to merit-based aid, certain need-based financial assistance options are also considered depending on student circumstances.

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