NIT Jamshedpur provides numerous scholarships to financially support merit and economically disadvantaged students in different categories, including SC/ST/OBC, persons with disabilities, and minority groups. These scholarships carry a waiver of tuition fee, maintenance allowances, and a waiver of hostel and mess allowances. There are major scholarships such as the Welfare Department Scholarship of the Government of Jharkhand, Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) grants to students of BPL families, and the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) scholarships to the differently-abled students. Moreover, the schemes based on merit, such as NTPC Scholarship, ONGC Scholarship, and O.P. Jindal Scholarships, are based on academic excellence. Most scholarships are associated with government programs and non-governmental entities, which facilitate accessibility and inclusiveness.
NIT Jamshedpur Scholarship
The NIT Jamshedpur scholarship opportunities include the Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) and the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) scholarships. The National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur also offers scholarships to the top performers in various branches.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
| Scholarship & Financial Aid by Welfare Department, Govt. of Jharkhand | Students of Jharkhand state from SC/ST/OBC categories with an annual family income less than INR 2,00,000 (for SC/ST) and INR 1,00,000 (for OBC). | Waiver of tuition fees and maintenance charges |
| Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) grants | Undergraduate students from the BPL category who have passed 10+2 exams from a recognized board. | Exemption from tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and hostel and mess charges |
| National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation Scholarship (for 500 students) | Students with disabilities pursuing professional or technical degree courses |
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| NTPC Scholarship for Engineering Students |
| INR 1500 per month |
| ONGC Limited, Dehradun Scholarship |
| 1st and 2nd-year students receive INR 12,000, 3rd and 4th-year students receive INR 18,000 |
| O.P. Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarships (OPJEMS) | Top 3 academic performers in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering | Monetary award (amount varies) |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship | Underprivileged meritorious students from minority communities | Financial assistance covering tuition and maintenance |
| Post-Matric Scholarships for Minority Communities | Economically weaker minority students pursuing higher education | Financial support as per government norms |
| Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir | Students from Jammu & Kashmir pursuing higher education outside the state | Financial assistance for tuition, maintenance, etc. |
NIT Jamshedpur Scholarship: How to Apply?
The following steps are followed in the application process for scholarships at NIT Jamshedpur:
- Students will be required to complete the formal scholarship application form given by NIT Jamshedpur.
- The candidates need to enter their personal information, academics, a family income certificate, and the name of the scholarship being applied for.
- Documentation such as an income certificate, caste certificate, and disability certificate (where necessary), must be uploaded.
- The form will be verified by the head of an institution or college through an institution verification form for the students.
- There are also scholarships that will need to be applied for online via certain portals e.g., Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) website or government scholarship portals.
- The application and documents are then checked by the concerned authorities or scholarship committees after submission.