- IK-IIT - A Comprehensive Guide to Scholarships at IIT Kharagpur
- IK-IIT - Scholarships Available for Undergraduate Students
- IK-IIT - Institute Scholarships
- IK-IIT - Endowment and Alumni-Funded Scholarships
- IK-IIT - IIT Kharagpur Foundation (IITKGPF) of USA Award Program for International Internships
- IK-IIT - Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF) USA
- IK-IIT - Other Scholarships
- IK-IIT - Frequently Asked Questions
IK-IIT - A Comprehensive Guide to Scholarships at IIT Kharagpur
Capturing the essence of diversity, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) offers an array of scholarships to students hailing from different backgrounds. Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, these scholarships are granted based on various criteria such as merit, need, or a combination of both. Let's delve into the details of the scholarships provided by IIT Kharagpur, including those offered by Central Government Ministries/Organizations, State Government, Union Territories, Public Sector Units, Government Undertakings, and respected Private Companies/Foundations/Organizations, as well as scholarships offered by Foreign Companies/Agencies and Endowment Scholarships facilitated by the institute's endowment fund.
IK-IIT - Scholarships Available for Undergraduate Students
The scholarships offered by IIT Kharagpur are numerous and come from a variety of sources. They range from scholarships provided by the institute itself to those offered by various governments, public sector units, private organizations, and foreign agencies.
| Category | Scholarship | Institute Type |
| Central Government Ministries/ Organizations | Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research, Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana, Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship, etc. | Merit-based and Need-based |
| State Governments, and Union Territories | Andhra Pradesh Govt. Post Matric Scholarship, Assam Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Scholarship, Bihar Govt. Scholarship, etc. | Criteria Varies by State |
| Public Sector Units/Government Undertakings | Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited Scholarship, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme of SAIL, Indian Oil Educational Scholarship, etc. | Merit-based and Need-based |
| Private Companies/ Foundations/ Organizations | PJEMS(O. P. Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarships), Aditya Birla Scholarship, INLAKS Scholarship, etc. | Merit-based and Need-based |
| Foreign Agencies | TODAI IIT Undergraduate Students Scholarship Program, Singapore Technologies Scholarship in Engineering, etc. | Merit-based and Need-based |
| Institute Scholarships | Merit Cum Means Scholarship including Tuition fee waiver Scholarship to 2-year MSc students of Joint MSc PhD Program. | Merit-based and Need-based |
IK-IIT - Institute Scholarships
The institute scholarships at IIT Kharagpur are unique fee waiver programs financed through the institute's own funds. They are granted on the basis of merit-cum-means to all eligible students. Students eligible for these scholarships include those enrolled in the 4-year BTech (Hons), 5-year Dual Degree, 5-year BArch (Hons.), 5-year Integrated MSc courses, 4-year BS program, with some exceptions for SC and ST students who are eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship. The scholarship recipients also benefit from an exemption from paying the institute's tuition fees.
IK-IIT - Endowment and Alumni-Funded Scholarships
Endowments and Alumni Funded scholarships are those which are granted through endowment funds. To be eligible, the student must have secured the highest CGPA in the immediately preceding semester amongst all students from the same batch.
IK-IIT - IIT Kharagpur Foundation (IITKGPF) of USA Award Program for International Internships
Under the IIT Kharagpur Foundation (IITKGPF) of the USA, an Award Program for International Internships is offered. This program supports distinguished students across Bachelor's and Master's levels from various Departments/Schools/Centers each year. The award ranges from USD 3000-5000 and is managed directly by IITKGPF.
IK-IIT - Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF) USA
The GKF is a postgraduate Scholarship for International Students. The foundation offers a scholarship amount worth INR 25,000 per month to cover tuition fees, hostel/accommodation charges, mess charges, and living expenses.
IK-IIT - Other Scholarships
There are also scholarships offered by various international programs such as the Australian National University Future Research Talent (FRT) Award, Warwick Manufacturing Group programs, Raman-Charpak Fellowship Programme, and more.
IK-IIT - Frequently Asked Questions
Several questions often come up regarding scholarships at IIT Kharagpur. Some of these include the availability of fee waiver programs for undergraduate students, the details of the Asoke Deysarkar International Program, the financial assistance available for the MSc degree of the Joint MSc PhD students, and the procedure for scholarship application at IIT Kharagpur.
