Scholarship Overview

Institute Of Advanced Research Gandhinagar recognizes the importance of financial support for students from diverse backgrounds. The Institute offers a range of scholarships to ensure that talented students can pursue their education without financial constraints.

Institute-Wide Scholarships

The Institute provides several merit-based and need-based scholarships to deserving students. These include the Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarship, which supports students with exceptional academic performance and financial need.

Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarship

The MCM Scholarship is awarded based on a combination of academic excellence and economic background. Students who score above 90% in their qualifying examination and belong to economically disadvantaged families are eligible for this scholarship, which covers up to 100% of tuition fees.

Donor/Alumni Scholarships

The Institute also benefits from generous donations from alumni and corporate sponsors, who have established several targeted scholarships for students in specific fields or categories.

Alumni Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by the Institute’s alumni network and supports students pursuing research in emerging technologies. It covers tuition fees, hostel charges, and a monthly stipend of 10,000 INR for four years.

Corporate Partner Scholarships

Several corporate partners have set up scholarships specifically for IAR students. For example, the NVIDIA Scholarship supports students working on AI and machine learning projects, while the Google India Scholarship provides funding for undergraduate research in computer science.

External Government and Corporate Scholarships

IAR students are also eligible to apply for external scholarships offered by government bodies and private organizations. These include:

• Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)
• Department of Science and Technology (DST) Scholarships
• University Grants Commission (UGC) Fellowships
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Scholarships
• Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme
• British Council Scholarships
• Microsoft Research India Fellowship
• Facebook Fellowship Program
• Intel Research Fellowship
• Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship

Application Process

Applications for scholarships are typically submitted through the Institute’s portal. Students must complete an online form, upload required documents, and submit a personal statement outlining their academic achievements and career goals.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria vary depending on the scholarship. Generally, students must be enrolled in a full-time program at IAR Gandhinagar, maintain a minimum GPA of 7.0, and demonstrate financial need or exceptional academic performance.

Selection Process

The selection process involves a review of submitted documents, an interview with the scholarship committee, and verification of eligibility. Selected candidates are notified via email within six weeks of application submission.