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IIT Guwahati Scholarships: Amount and Details

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IIT Guwahati offers a variety of scholarships such as Merit Cum Means, Institute Free Studentship, Special Scholarships, etc. Institute Merit Scholarship is awarded to year-wise class toppers from the second year onward in BTech, BDes, MSc, and MA, providing tuition fee waiver and INR 500 per month for 8 months.

 

IIT Guwahati Merit-cum-Means Scholarship supports eligible students with tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend based on merit and financial need. Institute Free Studentship grants tuition fee waiver only to financially needy students with satisfactory academic performance.

 

Table of Contents
  1. IIT Guwahati Institute Merit Scholarship
  2. IIT Guwahati Merit cum Means Scholarship
  3. IIT Guwahati Institute Free Studentship
  4. IIT Guwahati Special Scholarships
  5. IIT Guwahati Scholarship FAQs

 

IIT Guwahati Institute Merit Scholarship

IIT Guwahati Institute Merit Scholarship is awarded to year-wise class toppers from the second year onward. It is applicable for students of BTech, BDes, MSc, and MA programs. The scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver along with a monthly stipend of INR 500 for 8 months.

Criteria

Details

Eligibility

Year-wise class toppers from 2nd year onward

Applicable Courses

BTech, BDes, MSc, MA

Basis of Award

Academic performance in previous year

Benefits

Full tuition fee waiver

Stipend

INR 500 per month for 8 months

Renewal

Continued good academic performance required

 

IIT Guwahati Merit cum Means Scholarship

IIT Guwahati Merit-cum-Means Scholarship supports students who indicate both good academic performance and financial need. It is available to BTech, BDes, MSc, and MA students, excluding those already covered under SC/ST scholarships. Up to 25% of eligible students receive this scholarship.

Criteria

Details

Eligibility

Based on merit and financial need

Income Limit

Family income within institute-prescribed limit

Coverage

Up to 25% of eligible non-SC/ST students

Applicable Courses

BTech, BDes, MSc, MA

Benefits

Full tuition fee waiver + monthly stipend for 8 months

Renewal Condition

Satisfactory academic performance each year

IIT Guwahati Fee Concessions for Economically Weaker Sections

 

IIT Guwahati provides fee privileges to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students in agreement with Government of India guidelines. Students with a valid EWS income and asset certificate are eligible for reduced tuition fees in their respective programs.

Criteria

Details

Eligibility

Students belonging to EWS category with valid EWS certificate

Applicable Courses

All regular academic programs (BTech, BDes, MSc, MA, etc.)

Basis of Award

Government of India EWS norms and institute rules

Benefits

Tuition fee concession/relaxation as per notified EWS policy

Proof Required

Latest Income & Asset Certificate (EWS certificate)

Renewal Condition

Annual submission of valid certificate and academic progress

 

IIT Guwahati Institute Free Studentship

IIT Guwahati Institute Free Studentship is intended for students who face financial constraints but maintain satisfactory academic performance. It is applicable to BTech, BDes, MSc, and MA programs. The scheme provides a tuition fee waiver to eligible students based on the income criteria specified by the institute and continued academic progress.

Criteria

Details

Eligibility

Students with financial need and satisfactory academic record

Applicable Courses

BTech, BDes, MSc, MA

Basis of Award

Means-based support (income limit as prescribed by IIT Guwahati)

Benefits

Tuition fee waiver

Stipend

No monthly stipend under this scheme

Renewal Condition

Continued good academic performance and income eligibility

 

IIT Guwahati Special Scholarships

IIT Guwahati Special Scholarship is granted to students who are identified under special or exceptional circumstances as per official institute provisions. It may be awarded across programs and provides financial assistance or fee support depending on the nature of need and institutional approval.

Criteria

Details

Eligibility

Students facing special circumstances identified by the institute

Applicable Courses

All regular academic programs

Basis of Award

Recommendation and approval under institute scholarship rules

Benefits

Financial assistance or fee support as approved

Nature of Support

May include stipend or fee concession, depending on case

Renewal Condition

Subject to continued eligibility and academic performance

 

IIT Guwahati Scholarship FAQs

What is the IIT Guwahati scholarship portal?

The IIT Guwahati scholarship portal is the online platform where students apply for scholarships, upload documents, check eligibility, and track application status for different institute and government schemes.

What is the government scholarship for IIT students?

The government scholarship for IIT students includes national and state-funded schemes that offer tuition fee waivers and financial assistance based on income category, reservation category, and academic eligibility.

What is the iitg mcm scholarship?

The iitg mcm scholarship is the Merit-cum-Means scholarship for eligible undergraduate students that provides tuition fee waiver and financial support based on academic performance and family income limits.

What is the Institute Merit Scholarship IITG?

The institute merit scholarship at IITG is given to year-wise class toppers in eligible programmes and offers tuition fee waiver along with a fixed monthly scholarship amount for a specific academic duration.

What is the IIT Guwahati phd stipend?

The IIT Guwahati phd stipend is the monthly financial assistance offered to PhD scholars as per institute or funding agency norms to support research work and living expenses during the doctoral program.

Is there any IIT Guwahati bsc data science scholarship?

The IIT Guwahati BSc Data Science scholarship refers to the scholarships and financial aid schemes applicable to students enrolled in the BSc Data Science programme, subject to institute and government eligibility rules.

What is the IIT Guwahati student exchange program?

The IIT Guwahati student exchange program allows students to study at partner foreign universities for a specific period under academic collaborations and MoUs, providing international exposure and learning opportunities.

What is the IIT Guwahati PhD scholarship?

The IIT Guwahati PhD scholarship includes various fellowships and assistantships funded by the institute or external agencies, supporting eligible doctoral students through monthly stipends and contingency grants.

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