NIT Delhi offers a wide range of scholarships to help deserving students overcome financial challenges and pursue quality education. NIT Delhi scholarship options are funded by various bodies including the Institute itself, Government of India, UGC, MHRD, and private organizations. The scholarships are provided to the candidates of various courses. Eligibility criteria vary based on academic performance, family income, category, and region.
NIT Delhi Scholarship: 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.
NIT Delhi Scholarship: Application Process
- Check Eligibility: Explore the eligibility of various scholarships in NIT Delhi. Among them are the government scholarships such as Ishan Uday, Merit-cum-Means, post-matric scholarships and the 2009 special schemes to the reserved categories and differently-abled students.
- Apply via Official Portals: The majority of the scholarships are to be applied online via official portals, either NIT Delhi scholarship cell portal or government scholarship portals (including National Scholarship Portal (NSP)).
- Register/Log In: complete the account/ register on the respective scholarship portal.
- Fill Application Form: In the online application form, all the personal, academic and financial information must be filled attentively.
- Upload Documents: upload scanned documents of the required documents in the outlined format.
- Apply: Get the application and complete it and submit it ahead of time.
- Verification and Approval: NIT Delhi scholarship cell or the concerned government agency will verify the application and supporting documents.
- Scholarship Award: Successful verification entitles are credited with such scholarship amounts as tuition fee waivers or monthly stipends which is deposited straight into the bank account of the student.