NIT Delhi offers a wide range of scholarships to help deserving students overcome financial challenges and pursue quality education. These scholarships are funded by various bodies including the Institute itself, Government of India, UGC, MHRD, and private organizations. Eligibility criteria vary based on academic performance, family income, category, and region.
Popular Scholarships Offered
- ISHAN UDAY – Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region: Provided by UGC and MHRD for students from the North Eastern region.
- Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities: Offered by State Governments/UTs for minority students who have completed matriculation.
- Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses (CS): For financially challenged, meritorious students from minority communities.
- Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Offered by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for pre-matric students with disabilities.
- Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students: Aims to support SC students pursuing post-matric education.
- Scholarship under Cine Workers Welfare Fund: For children of cine workers studying at NIT Delhi.
- Financial Assistance for Education & Skill Development (ITI): Monetary support for education and vocational skills.
- National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students: Provided by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for ST students in higher education.
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students: Funded by MHRD for meritorious students pursuing UG programs.
- Prime Minister’s Scholarship Schemes:
- For children of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles personnel (Ministry of Home Affairs).
- For children of RPF/RPSF personnel (Ministry of Railways).
- Prime Minister’s Merit Scholarship (Ministry of Defence).
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students: Offered by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
- Top Class Education for SC Category Students: Sponsored by the Ministry of Social Justice.
- ONGC Merit Scholarship: Offered by ONGC Ltd. for meritorious students.
- SAIL Scholarship: Provided by the Steel Authority of India Limited for financially weak students.
Application Process
Students must visit the official NIT Delhi website to fill out the scholarship application form online. Each scholarship requires fulfillment of specific eligibility conditions.
Scholarship Without JEE
NIT Delhi offers scholarships to students based on their Class 12 performance and annual family income, even without JEE rankings, particularly for undergraduate programs.
Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement
Deserving students may receive full tuition fee reimbursement based on previous academic performance and family income.