NIT Kurukshetra has several scholarships that it provides to deserving and needy students to enhance and promote their higher education. The NIT Kurukshetra scholarship are primarily classified into three groups, namely: merit-cum-means scholarships, government scholarships, and alumni association scholarships. Merit-cum-means scholarships also come with such awards as the OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship, open to the highest performing students of engineering and management courses. Students in the SC category, especially, will be supported by the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme that gives a fixed number of merit and merit-cum-means scholarships per year. Besides these, there are other types of scholarships such as National Scholarships, Post-Matric Scholarships, and other stipends offered by Central and State government organizations to students. The Alumni Association Scholarship provides scholarships to academically challenged students in critical engineering majors. The institute values transparency and prompt release of funds through portals such as the National Scholarships Portal (NSP) and also invites students to apply as early as possible in order to enjoy these opportunities.
NIT Kurukshetra Scholarship
NIT Kurukshetra scholarship is provided to help students with their finances as well as motivate them towards excellence in their studies. The most important ones are the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship Scheme, OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship, Alumni Association Scholarship, etc. State specific ones such as the Har-Chhatravratti portal of Haryana students, Single Sign-On Scholarship of Rajasthan, Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship of Bihar, and the Prime Minister Special
| Scholarship | Eligibility/ Details | Award |
| Merit Scholarship | Should have scored a minimum of 60% or more in the last semester | 26 Scholarships available annually in each program |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship | Annual family income less than INR 2,50,000 (excluding HRA), minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying examination | N/A |
| National Scholarship | Minimum 60% marks in the last qualifying exam, annual family income less than INR 2,50,000 (excluding HRA) | INR 300/month for residents and INR 120/month for day scholars |
| National Scholarship for children of School Teachers | Children of working teachers in any recognized primary/secondary schools who have passed their last exam with 60% marks; annual family income less than INR 2,50,000 | N/A |
| Post Matric Scheduled Caste/Tribe Scholarship | Students of SC/ST categories with annual family income less than INR 2,50,000 | INR 425/month for residents and INR 190/month for day scholars |
| Alumni Association Scholarship | Financially weak students of NIT Kurukshetra B.Tech program | 5 scholarships of INR 2400 each per year |
| Har-Chhatravratti Scholarship (Haryana) | A centralized portal managing 15 scholarship schemes across 7 government departments; inclusive of students studying outside Haryana; three-tier verification (Institute, University/Nodal Body, Head Office); Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) mandatory for availing benefits; special family income certificate requirements for PMS-SC and PMS-BC schemes. | - |
| Single Sign On (SSO) Scholarship (Rajasthan) | Online registration via SSO ID providing unified access to scholarships and government services for Rajasthan residents. | - |
| Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna (MMVY) (Madhya Pradesh) | Merit scholarship for students scoring 70% in 12th standard and pursuing higher education; award varies by course and institute. | - |
| Uttar Pradesh Scholarship | Multiple scholarship schemes for permanent residents/domiciles of UP; eligibility based on academic criteria, income, and domicile status. | - |
| Post Matric Bihar Scholarship | Financial assistance for SC/ST/BC/EBC students from economically disadvantaged families; covers tuition, maintenance, and other educational expenses; amount varies by course level. | - |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for J&K Students | Financial support offered by AICTE for students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh regions to pursue higher education. | - |
These scholarships aim to support the academic journey of students at NIT Kurukshetra. In addition to the scholarships listed above, the institute also offers other scholarships and financial assistance. Some of these include the P & T Scholarship, Principal DM Sen Scholarship, Sh. R.P. Sahni Memorial Scholarship, and Sh. Shyam Sunder Dhingra Medal & Scholarship.
NIT Kurukshetra Scholarship Application Process
To apply for these scholarships, students can visit the NIT Kurukshetra official website and fill out the application form. For the Alumni Association Scholarship, the parents or guardians of the applicant must submit the required documents along with an affidavit detailing their income from all sources. The following is the NIT Kurukshetra Scholarship Application Process in brief points:
- Personal information such as Name, DOB, and Aadhar has to be updated in Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) as it is compulsory.
- In certain schemes, such as PMS-SC and PMS-BC, the Family Income Certificate has to be downloaded and uploaded through the SARAL Portal in case the family income is within a given range.
- Eligible applications should be made through the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in/) or the corresponding state scholarship portals.
- Complete the application by entering the correct information and providing supporting documents.
- Send the duly filled application form and documents to the Academic Section of NIT Kurukshetra to be verified.
- Applications are checked by the Academic Section and sent to the respective authorities to process.
NIT Kurukshetra Scholarship FAQ
How can I apply for a scholarship at NIT Kurukshetra?
Students can visit the official NIT Kurukshetra website to fill out the application form for the desired scholarship.
Are undergraduate students at NIT Kurukshetra eligible for scholarships?
Yes, NIT Kurukshetra offers a variety of scholarships to undergraduates in their 1st to 4th years, based on their merit in the last qualifying examination.
Is a full tuition fee waiver available at NIT Kurukshetra?
Yes, SC/ST students whose annual family income is less than INR 2,50,000 can avail a full tuition fee waiver under the post-matric scholarship scheme.