IIM Jammu, inaugurated in 2016 by the Government of India, is a noteworthy addition to the new generation of Indian Institutes of Management. Offering a diverse range of programs including Executive, Postgraduate, Doctoral, and Faculty Development, IIM Jammu ensures equal learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their financial status. The institute offers a series of scholarship schemes to support commendable students in their academic pursuits.
IIM Jammu – Scholarship Types and Details
The scholarships provided by IIM Jammu cater to a range of students, including those from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Doctoral students, and International students. The table below captures the key details of these scholarships:
| Scholarship Details | Amount of Scholarship (INR) |
| IIM Jammu Merit-Based Scholarships for EWS | 1.5 lakhs per student |
| IIM Jammu Fellowships for PhD Students | 45,000 per month (after Commencement of Program) |
| Carlsberg Foundation Internationalisation Fellowships 2023 (For International Students) | Research Allowance + Living Expenses + Other Benefits |
| Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (ISP) 2023 (For International Students) | Varying |
IIM Jammu – Merit-Based Scholarships for EWS
In an effort to support economically disadvantaged students, IIM Jammu has launched a merit-based scholarship program specifically for students classified as EWS. Under the IIM Jammu Students Exchange Programme (SEP), the institute plans to offer 20 scholarships, with each recipient receiving an estimated INR 1.5 lakhs.
IIM Jammu – Fellowships for Doctoral Programs
IIM Jammu extends fellowship support to its full-time research scholars. These fellowships cover a broad spectrum of academic expenses, including tuition fee, computer, library, placement, and alumni fees, along with living expenses. After the commencement of the program, a research scholar is entitled to a monthly stipend of INR 45,000. Additional allowances are also made available to the candidate.
| Type | Fellowship Amount (in INR) |
| Contingency Grant | 40,000 P. A. |
| Conference Grant | Up to 2,00,000 during Ph.D. program after completion of comprehensive exam |
| To purchase Laptop | 50,000 One time Allowance |
IIM Jammu – Scholarships for International Students
IIM Jammu offers several scholarship programs specifically designed for international students. Two such notable programs are the Carlsberg Foundation Internationalisation Fellowships 2023, and the Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme (ISP) 2023. Both scholarships offer a range of benefits, including research allowances, living expenses, and other benefits. The value of the Aga Khan Foundation scholarship may vary based on the number of recipients and other factors.
IIM Jammu – Scholarship FAQs
IIM Jammu does indeed offer scholarship programs for various categories of students, including EWS, ST, SC, International Students, etc. The selection of students for these scholarships is primarily based on their academic performance, and family income (where applicable).
IIM Jammu also offers special fellowship allowances to its research scholars. For example, Ph.D. students receive a monthly fellowship allowance of INR 45,000 after the commencement of the program, a contingency grant of INR 40,000 per annum, a conference grant of up to INR 2,00,000 after the completion of the comprehensive exam, along with a one-time allowance of INR 50,000 for purchasing a laptop.
For international students, IIM Jammu offers a variety of scholarships, including the Carlsberg Fellowship and the Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme. Additionally, IIM Jammu has recently begun offering a set of 20 scholarships, each worth INR 1.5 lakhs, to meritorious students from EWS. Students can apply for these merit scholarships directly from the official IIM Jammu website.
