Recognised as the 9th IIM and among the elite B-Schools in India, IIM Ranchi offers various scholarship programmes funded by the Government of India's various Departments and Ministries. This article will provide comprehensive details of the scholarships at IIM Ranchi, their eligibility criteria, and the application process. These scholarships can significantly support students financially and make their education journey a lot smoother.
- IR-IIM – Scholarship Programs
- IR-IIM – Eligibility Criteria & Scholarship Amounts
- IR-IIM – National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
- IR-IIM – Merit-cum means based scholarship scheme for Minority Communities
- IR-IIM – Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC Students
- IR-IIM – Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- IR-IIM – Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP CSSS) Yojana
- IR-IIM – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
IR-IIM – Scholarship Programs
Bellow is a table of some of the scholarship programs offered at IIM Ranchi:
| Name of Scholarship | Scholarship Amount (in INR) |
| National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students | 31,000 |
| MCM Scholarship Scheme for Minority Communities | 20,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students | N.A. |
| Scholarship Scheme for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities | Up to 2 lakhs per year |
| Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP CSSS) Yojana- Department of Higher Education | 12,000 (Graduation Level), 20,000 (Post Graduation Level) |
IR-IIM – Eligibility Criteria & Scholarship Amounts
The eligibility criteria and scholarship amounts differ from one scholarship to another. Here are the details for each scholarship program:
IR-IIM – National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to ST students to pursue advanced degree courses like MPhil, Ph.D or integrated M.Phil + Ph.D. Students need to have a minimum of 55% marks at the PG level from a recognised university to be eligible. The maximum age eligibility is 36 years, as on the first day of July of the relevant year. The total scholarship seats are 750.
IR-IIM – Merit-cum means based scholarship scheme for Minority Communities
This scholarship aims to assist financially needy and academically deserving students belonging to minority communities to pursue professional and technical courses. Students need to possess an aggregate of more than 50% marks in the previous final examination. The annual income of a student’s parents/guardians from all sources should not exceed INR 2.50 lakhs. The total scholarship seats are 60,000.
IR-IIM – Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC Students
This scheme provides financial support to academically deserving students from SC background willing to pursue degree programs. Students should have an annual family income up to INR 4.5 lakh per annum to be eligible.
IR-IIM – Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities pursuing a graduate/ postgraduate program in a recognised institute are eligible for this scholarship. Students with a gross family income less than INR 6,00,000/- per annum, are eligible to apply. Total scholarship seats available under the stated scheme is 300.
IR-IIM – Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP CSSS) Yojana
This scholarship is available for students with a gross parental / family income up to Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum. Students scoring at least 50% marks in the Final Examination and maintaining at least 75% attendance shall be eligible for renewal of scholarship in their next year.
IR-IIM – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the types of scholarships offered by IIM Ranchi?
There are various scholarships available for students at IIM Ranchi under SC/ ST, SwD (Students with Disabilities) etc.
What is the scholarship amount for SwDs at IIM Ranchi?
The Scheme of Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities offers up to INR 2 lakhs as course fee reimbursement. There are additional costs like maintenance (INR 3,000) and equipment costs, special allowances (INR 2,000) and so on.
How to apply for scholarships at IIM Ranchi?
Most of the scholarships offered by the Government of India at IIM Ranchi are available online and students can apply through the official NSP portal.
Are there any sort of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for students at IIM Ranchi?
The Government of India offers Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana i.e. PM- USP CSSS Scheme to students pursuing graduation or post graduation degree programs.
What is the minimum family income criteria to be eligible for IIM Ranchi Scholarships?
Scholarships like Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education and others require a family income not exceeding INR 4,50,000/- per year. Similarly PM-USP CSSS Yojana requires students to have family income less than INR 4.5 lakhs per annum to be eligible for these scholarships.
