IIT Mandi offers a set of various scholarship programs that help students maintain excellence through financial backing for their academic development beyond economic limitations. Undergraduate and postgraduate students at IIT Mandi can obtain scholarships that distribute funds according to selected criteria of academic achievement and socioeconomic status and specific student categories. IIT Mandi scholarship includes the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for General and OBC students together with the Institute Scholarships for SC/ST students and the Central Sector Scholarship for SC students and the NFSHE of ST Students provided by the government.
Research scholars can take advantage of both assistantships and fellowships from the university. The selection criteria for scholarships at IIT Mandi consist of evaluating students' academic records along with their parents' annual earnings and the available positions determine the total number of available grants. IIT Mandi operates multiple initiatives which offer students the financial backing they need to focus on their academics so they may achieve their highest potential.
IIT Mandi Scholarship: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
General and OBC BTech/MSc students holding excellent academic performance can obtain this scholarship if they come from limited-income families. The program offers financial benefits including a yearly tuition fee exemption along with a monthly stipend during the one-year period.
Criteria | Details |
Eligible Categories | General, OBC (BTech/MSc) |
Minimum CGPA | 6.00 (not for 1st year); SGPA ≥ 6.0 in previous semester |
Income Limit | As per institute guidelines |
Other Requirements | No backlogs or disciplinary action |
Benefit | INR 1,000/month + tuition fee exemption (for one year) |
IIT Mandi Scholarship: Institute Scholarship for SC/ST Students
The SC/ST BTech and MSc students who qualify based on their annual family income receive both tuition waiver and monthly stipends through this scholarship program.
Criteria | Details |
Eligible Categories | SC/ST (B.Tech/M.Sc) |
Income Limit | As per institute norms |
Benefit | Tuition fee waiver + monthly stipend |
Selection | Based on income and academic performance |
IIT Mandi Scholarships: Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students
The SC B.Tech students can receive full support through this program by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment which covers their educational costs without refunds and maintains their living expenses.
Criteria | Details |
Eligible Categories | SC (B.Tech) |
Income Limit | Up to INR 8 lakh per annum |
Benefit | Full tuition, non-refundable charges, living expenses |
Duration | Full course duration, subject to performance |
Application | Through National Scholarship Portal |
IIT Mandi National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
The ST government scheme provides financial backing to students in higher education through funds that cover program tuition and educational costs together with their living expenses.
Criteria | Details |
Eligible Categories | ST (B.Tech and higher education) |
Income Limit | As per scheme guidelines |
Benefit | Tuition, living expenses, books, and other allowances |
Application | Through National Scholarship Portal |
Other Scholarships
The scholarship program HTRA at IIT Mandi supports both postgraduate students and research candidates while coordinating with external organizations to distribute merit-based and research-based private grants.
Scholarship Type | Eligibility/Details |
HTRA Scholarship | MS, M.Tech, Ph.D. students; stipend as per MHRD norms |
PMRF, UGC/CSIR, Private | As per specific scheme requirements |
Dhawan Family Scholarship | Highest CGPA in previous academic year |
How to Apply for IIT Mandi Scholarship?
Check eligibility and gather necessary documents before starting your application.
- Visit IIT Mandi’s official website.
- Select the relevant scholarship and review the guidelines.
- Complete the online application form accurately.
- Upload required documents
- Submit the application before the deadline and track status online.