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PUNE, DELHI, India
PUNE, DELHI, India
NAAC Grade
D
Students
1,000
Placement
88.0%
Avg Package
₹15,88,000
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad is dedicated to providing financial support to its students through a range of scholarships and assistance schemes. These initiatives are aimed at ensuring equal educational opportunities for students regardless of their socio-economic background. This document provides a comprehensive breakdown of the scholarships available for B.Tech, M.Sc, and Ph.D. students at IIT Palakkad.
Eligibility: Annual family income less than ₹1,00,000.
Benefits: 100% tuition fee waiver of ₹1,00,000 per semester.
Eligibility: Annual family income between ₹1,00,000 and ₹5,00,000.
Benefits: 66% tuition fee waiver, approximately ₹66,667 per semester.
Eligibility:
Annual family income below ₹4,50,000.
Awarded to top 25% students based on JEE rank.
Benefits:
Full tuition fee waiver.
₹1,000 monthly pocket allowance for 8 months in an academic year.
Eligibility: Belonging to SC/ST communities and annual family income less than ₹4,50,000.
Benefits:
Waiver of hostel fees and mess charges.
₹250 monthly pocket allowance for 8 months per year.
Eligibility: Must hold a valid disability certificate.
Benefits: Complete tuition fee waiver of ₹1,00,000 per semester.
Eligibility:
Annual family income less than ₹5,00,000.
Must meet academic requirements set by the institute.
Benefits:
Up to ₹35,000 per semester.
Renewable each year, maximum support of ₹2,80,000 over 8 semesters.
Eligibility:
Students from families with income between ₹1,00,000 and ₹5,00,000.
Priority for EWS and OBC-NCL categories.
Minimum CGPA of 6.5.
50% scholarships reserved for female students.
Benefits: One-third tuition fee waiver.
Eligibility:
Annual family income below ₹4,50,000.
Granted to top 25% of students based on JAM rank.
Benefits:
Tuition fee waiver.
₹1,000 monthly pocket allowance for 8 months per year.
Eligibility:
M.Sc Physics student with highest JAM rank.
Annual family income below ₹4,50,000.
Benefits: ₹35,000 per year.
Eligibility: M.Sc Physics student with highest CGPA.
Benefits: ₹5,000 annually.
Eligibility: SC/ST students with income under ₹4,50,000.
Benefits:
Exemption from hostel and mess fees.
₹250 monthly stipend for 8 months annually.
Eligibility:
GATE-qualified candidates with an engineering degree.
Must fulfill the department's academic criteria.
Benefits:
Monthly stipend of ₹12,400.
Access to research facilities and teaching assistant positions.
Eligibility:
Exceptional Ph.D. candidates with high academic performance.
Must be recommended by the institute.
Benefits:
Monthly fellowship of ₹70,000.
Annual contingency grant of ₹2,00,000.
Opportunities to work on national research initiatives.
Students at IIT Palakkad are also eligible for scholarships provided under national schemes by the Government of India. These include:
For OBC students with income below ₹2,50,000.
Covers tuition fees and maintenance allowances.
For students with 40% or more disability and income below ₹6,00,000.
Includes tuition fee reimbursement, maintenance, and special equipment allowance.
For SC students with income under ₹8,00,000.
Covers full tuition fees, laptop, and living expenses.
For ST students with family income below ₹6,00,000.
Covers tuition, books, living, and transport allowances.
For students who scored above 80th percentile in Class XII.
Income ceiling of ₹8,00,000.
Annual financial assistance for pursuing higher education.
For children of personnel from armed forces.
Requires minimum 60% marks in Class XII.
Fixed annual scholarship amount.
For students from the North Eastern Region.
Requires 60% marks in Class XII and family income under ₹8,00,000.
Information is shared during student orientation or via official notifications.
Students submit forms with income certificate, caste/disability certificate, and academic records.
Applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Deadlines and renewal instructions are announced annually.
Income certificate issued by competent authority.
Caste or disability certificate (if applicable).
Academic transcripts and mark sheets.
Aadhar-linked bank account details.
Most scholarships at IIT Palakkad are renewable annually, subject to:
Satisfactory academic performance.
Continued financial need.
Good conduct and attendance.
Failure to meet the criteria may lead to revocation of the scholarship.
Besides scholarships, IIT Palakkad also provides:
Emergency Financial Aid: For students facing sudden economic hardships.
Interest-Free Loans: To help students manage educational expenses.
Support for Conferences and Projects: Reimbursements for participation in research events.
A diverse portfolio of merit-based and need-based scholarships.
Inclusivity through support for marginalized communities.
No tuition fees for many eligible students, ensuring equitable access.
Proactive support for women students.
Easy access to government scholarships and special schemes.
IIT Palakkad ensures that no deserving student is denied education due to financial constraints. With a mix of institutional support and government-funded programs, the institute fosters an environment where students can focus on academic excellence and research innovation without financial burden.
Prospective and current students are encouraged to check eligibility and apply within deadlines to make full use of these opportunities.
NAAC Grade
D
Students
1,000
Placement
88.0%
Avg Package
₹15,88,000
Highest Package
₹41,00,000
Graduation Rate
95.0%
Highest Package
₹41,00,000
Graduation Rate
95.0%
