The IIT Roorkee scholarship programs are designed to promote academic achievement and student development, ensuring that financial challenges do not hinder talented students. Scholarships at IIT Roorkee cater to students from diverse backgrounds, combining merit-based awards, need-based assistance, and category-specific provisions.
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Financial Assistance and Inclusivity
The scholarships at IIT Roorkee extend support to economically disadvantaged students with provisions for full or partial fee waivers. Dedicated funding is available for SC/ST students, alongside special donor-funded awards to enhance inclusivity and equal opportunity.
IIT Roorkee Scholarships
The details about IIT Roorkee Scholarships are provided in the table below:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Available to | Benefit |
| Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship | UG & M.Sc. students (General/EWS/OBC), parental income ≤ INR 5,00,000, must meet academic performance | Up to 25% of actual class strength; within normal program duration | INR 1,000/month for 10 months + tuition fee refund |
| James Thomason Scholarship | JEE Advanced rank should be 250, and must maintain a CGPA of 8.0 each academic year | Available for entire UG program duration | INR 25,000/month for 10 months per academic year |
| INSPIRE SHE (DST) Scholarship | Top 1% in Class XII OR JEE Advanced eligible ranks; science stream UG/PG | External DST scheme; for science students continuing to PG | INR 60,000/year + INR 20,000/year mentorship grant |
| Dr. S. K. Goel & Mrs. Kusum Goel Scholarship | 4 financially needy UG engineering students from 1st year, criteria-based continuation | Full tuition support pegged at INR 2.0 lakh/year | Tuition fee waiver of INR 2.0 lakh per year |
| Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (for Underprivileged Students) | UG students (General/EWS/OBC); parental income < INR 1,00,000 (full waiver) OR INR 1,00,000–5,00,000 (two-thirds waiver) | Covers tuition for program duration (UG or up to 4th year of dual degree) | Full or partial tuition fee waiver; no stipend |
| Shraman Foundation Scholarship | 1st & 2nd-year UG (General/OBC); parental income < INR 5,00,000; no backlogs; not availing similar aid | Up to 60 scholarships; need-based; selected via SCSP office | INR 15,000–35,000 per semester (varies by need) |
Scholarship Process at IIT Roorkee
Scholarship selection at IIT Roorkee is carried out under transparent institute guidelines, evaluating:
Academic records and CGPA performance
Parental income levels
Student achievements in national exams like JEE or JAM
How to Apply for an IIT Roorkee Scholarship?
Applicants should review eligibility and prepare the required documents before applying.
- Visit the IIT Roorkee official scholarship portal.
- Select the relevant scholarship scheme.
- Fill out the online application form accurately.
- Upload required documents (income, academic records, etc.).
- Submit the application before the deadline.
IIT Roorkee FAQs
What scholarships are available for B.Tech students at IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee offers multiple scholarships for B.Tech students, including the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (INR 1,000 per month for 10 months plus tuition refund; up to 25% of class strength), the James Thomason Scholarship (AIR up to 250, INR 25,000 per month with CGPA ≥ 8.0), Tuition Fee Waiver (full for income below INR 1 lakh and two-thirds waiver for income between INR 1–5 lakh), along with donor and private scholarships through the SCSP portal.
Does IIT Roorkee provide scholarships for M.Sc. students?
Yes. M.Sc. students at IIT Roorkee can apply for the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (INR 1,000 per month for 10 months, subject to income and academic performance). In addition, donor-funded and private scholarships are also available through the SCSP platform.
What scholarships are expected at IIT Roorkee in 2025?
In 2025, IIT Roorkee continues to provide its major scholarships—Merit-cum-Means, James Thomason Scholarship, Tuition Fee Waiver, and donor/private awards. Any new updates are officially announced on the IIT Roorkee scholarships portal.
Are scholarships available for M.Tech students at IIT Roorkee?
M.Tech students at IIT Roorkee primarily receive financial assistance in the form of teaching and research assistantships under institute and Government of India rules. Limited donor or institute-level awards may also be available through SCSP.
What is the PhD stipend at IIT Roorkee?
PhD scholars at IIT Roorkee receive stipends through institute or government agency fellowships, with monthly fellowship rates and research contingency as prescribed by the Government of India and IIT Roorkee fellowship guidelines.
Does IIT Roorkee offer a PhD fellowship?
Yes. IIT Roorkee offers Ministry of Education (MoE) fellowships and other sponsored PhD fellowships. These provide monthly stipend support along with research contingency, subject to scheme-specific rules.
Who can receive tuition support under the IIT Roorkee Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme?
Under the TFW scheme, UG students from UR, EWS, and OBC categories with annual family income below INR 1 lakh receive a full tuition waiver. Students with income between INR 1–5 lakh receive a two-thirds tuition waiver. The benefit applies for the regular program duration (dual degree up to 4th year) as per institute rules.