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NIT Jamshedpur Scholarships 2026: Eligibility, Amount and Application Process

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Estd. 1960
NIRF #82 (Engineering) 2025

Updated on 22 Jan, 2026 by Abhishek Jha

NIT Jamshedpur Scholarships include, Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, Welfare Department Scholarship (Government of Jharkhand), and the Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA), Students with special needs and reserved categories can benefit from schemes such as the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) Scholarship and the NTPC Scholarship for Engineering Students. In addition, meritorious students are eligible for prestigious awards like the ONGC Scholarship and O.P. Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarships (OPJEMS).

 

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  1. NIT Jamshedpur Scholarships 2026
  2. NIT Jamshedpur Scholarships FAQs

 

NIT Jamshedpur Scholarships 2026

The eligibility criteria for the scholarship schemes provided by NIT Jamshedpur varies as per students category and merit.The NTPC Scholarship for Engineering Students provides INR 1,500 per month to eligible SC/ST/PwD students.While under the ONGC Scholarship the meritorious students receive INR 12,000 per year in the 1st and 2nd years, and INR 18,000 per year in the 3rd and 4th years.Students can fill the Bonafide Certificate in order to apply for scholarships at NIT Jamshedpur.

Scholarship

Eligibility

Amount

Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship

Underprivileged, meritorious students (often minority/community based)

Financial assistance covering tuition & maintenance (varies)

Welfare Department Scholarship (Govt. of Jharkhand)

SC/ST/OBC students from Jharkhand with low family income

Tuition fee waiver & maintenance allowance

Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA)

Undergraduate students from BPL families

Waiver of tuition, maintenance, hostel & mess charges

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corp. (NHFDC)

Students with disabilities

Monthly stipend (INR 1,000 hostellers / INR 700 day scholars) + fee reimbursement

NTPC Scholarship for Engineering Students

SC/ST/PwD students in certain engineering streams

INR 1,500 per month

ONGC Scholarship (ONGC Ltd.)

Meritorious students in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering with income ≤ INR 1.5 lakhs

INR 12,000 (1st/2nd yr); INR 18,000 (3rd/4th yr)

O.P. Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarships (OPJEMS)

Top academic performers in specified years/branches

Monetary award (amount may vary)

Post-Matric Scholarships for Minority Communities

Minority category students meeting govt norms

Financial support per government guidelines

Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir

Students from Jammu & Kashmir studying outside the state

Tuition/maintenance support per scheme rules

GATE / CEED Stipend (PG students)

Eligible GATE/CEED qualified M.Tech / M.Des / Ph.D candidates

Monthly stipend as per Govt. norms (e.g., for M.Tech)

Other Scholarships & Fee Remissions

Government/central scholarships (NSP, state schemes, etc.)

Variable benefits (fee waivers, stipends, etc.)

Also Check: NIT Jamshedpur Placements

 

How to apply for NIT Jamshedpur Scholarships?

Below are the stages to be followed in order to apply for scholarships at NIT Jamshedpur.

Stage

What You Do

Check Eligibility

Students must review their eligibility criteria (income limits, category, course, year, etc.).

 

Some scholarships require students to be in a specific category (e.g., OBC/SC/ST/Disabled).

Prepare Documents

Common documents include Aadhaar, income certificate, bonafide certificate, semester marks, bank passbook first page, category certificate, & fee receipts.

Fill Application Form

Students can use the institute’s Scholarship & Education Loan (SWD) application form or online portals (like National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for central/state schemes).

Forward to Institute for Verification

Students should submit the filled form to the Scholarship Section / Student Welfare Division for Institution Verification (official stamp & signature).

Submit to Relevant Authority

Depending on the scheme, applications may be forwarded to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), state authority, or specific PSU/organization.

Track Application

For NSP and similar schemes, students need to log into the specific portal to view status, updates, or document requests.

Selection / Sanction

If approved, scholarship amount or fee remission will be communicated via portal/college notice.

 

NIT Jamshedpur Scholarships FAQs

What scholarships are available for B.Tech students at NIT Jamshedpur?

NIT Jamshedpur offers multiple scholarships to support students from diverse backgrounds. Major schemes include the Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, Welfare Department Scholarship (Government of Jharkhand), FAEA Scholarship, NHFDC Scholarship, NTPC Scholarship, ONGC Scholarship, OPJEMS, Post-Matric Scholarships, GATE/CEED stipends, and other central and state government scholarships.

What is the amount offered under the NTPC Scholarship at NIT Jamshedpur?

The NTPC Scholarship for Engineering Students at NIT Jamshedpur provides financial assistance of INR 1,500 per month. It is awarded to eligible SC, ST, and PwD students enrolled in selected engineering programs, subject to academic performance and income criteria.

How much scholarship amount is provided under the ONGC Scholarship?

Under the ONGC Scholarship scheme, meritorious students at NIT Jamshedpur receive INR 12,000 per year during their 1st and 2nd years of study. For students in the 3rd and 4th years, the scholarship amount increases to INR 18,000 per year, subject to eligibility conditions.

What benefits are covered under the NHFDC Scholarship?

The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) Scholarship supports students with disabilities at NIT Jamshedpur. It offers a monthly stipend of INR 1,000 for hostellers and INR 700 for day scholars, along with reimbursement of tuition and other academic fees.

How can students apply for scholarships at NIT Jamshedpur?

Students can apply for NIT Jamshedpur scholarships by checking eligibility, preparing required documents, filling out the scholarship application form and submitting it through the National Scholarship Portal or institute channels. Applications must be verified by the Student Welfare Division before final submission.

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