The MCKV Institute of Engineering is committed to helping its students overcome financial obstacles that may be standing in the way of their academic ambitions. The institute offers a range of scholarships to support students in different categories and criteria. Let's take a closer look at these scholarships.
MIE - Scholarships Overview
Below is a summary of the scholarships offered by the MCKV Institute of Engineering:
| Scholarship | Description |
| Swami Vivekananda Scholarship | Designed for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with a grant of INR 5000 per month awarded to eligible students. |
| Aikyashree Scholarship | For high-achieving students from Minority (Buddhist, Jain, Christian, Muslim, Parsee & Sikh) with West Bengal Domicile. The family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000. |
| Kanyashree Scholarship | Targeted towards girls aged 18-19 who are residents of West Bengal, enrolled and regularly attending an academic institution, and unmarried. A one-time grant of INR 25,000 is provided. |
| AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarship | Specially for girl students and differently-abled students. It provides a Tuition Fee of INR 30,000 or at actual, and INR 2000 for 10 months as incidental charges. |
| AICTE Swanath Scholarship | Open to orphans or those whose one/both parents died due to COVID-19 or children of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action. The family income should not exceed INR 8,00,000. |
| Zindal Scholarship | A private scholarship scheme by the “Sitaram Jindal Foundation” for Engineering UG and PG Courses. The scholarship amounts to INR 2300 (UG Boys), INR 2000 (UG Girls), INR 3200 (PG Boys), and INR 2800 (PG Girls) Per Month. |
MIE - Eligibility Criteria
Each scholarship comes with its own set of eligibility criteria. For instance, the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship requires the student to have secured UG(Engg.) with 60% in 10+2, and PG (Engg.) with 55% marks in graduation. On the other hand, the Aikyashree Scholarship requires the student to have scored a minimum of 50% in their qualifying exam. For the Kanyashree Scholarship, the applicant's family income must not exceed INR 1,20,000 per annum, but exceptions are made for specially-abled girls or those living under special circumstances. The Zindal Scholarship demands that boys and girls candidates secure 65% and 60% respectively in their qualifying exams.
MIE - Frequently Asked Questions
Let's address some of the common queries regarding these scholarships.
| Question | Answer |
| What scholarships are offered at MCKV Institute of Engineering? | Swami Vivekananda, Aikyashree, Kanyashree, AICTE Pragati & Saksham, AICTE Swanath, and Zindal Scholarships are offered. |
| What is the Zindal Scholarship? | It's a private scholarship scheme by the “Sitaram Jindal Foundation” for Engineering UG and PG courses. The scholarship goes up to about INR 3200 for boys and girls. |
| How much is awarded under the Kanyashree Scholarship? | A one-time grant of INR 25,000 is awarded to eligible girls aged 18-19. |
| What are the AICTE-approved scholarships at the institute? | The AICTE-approved scholarships are AICTE Pragati & Saksham and AICTE Swanath Scholarships. |
| Who is eligible for the AICTE Swanath Scholarship? | Orphans, those whose one/both parents died due to COVID-19 or children of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action are eligible. |
Understanding these scholarships and their criteria can help students in their pursuit of quality education. Remember, every bit of financial aid counts when you're aiming for academic excellence.
