National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya

🎓 NIT Meghalaya Scholarships 2025 – Complete Guide

NIT Meghalaya offers a variety of scholarships to support students across different academic levels. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, provide financial assistance, and promote inclusive education.

🎖️ Undergraduate Scholarships

🏅 B.Tech Merit Scholarship

• Eligibility: Top 5% of B.Tech students in each batch with a CGPA of 8.5 or above in the previous semester.

• Benefits: 40% tuition fee waiver from the 2nd to the 8th semester. Students receiving this scholarship throughout the program are awarded a Certificate of Merit.

• Application: Automatically considered based on academic performance.​

🏅 B.Tech Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

• Eligibility: Up to 5% of B.Tech students in each batch from the non-creamy layer, with a CGPA of 7.0 or above and an annual family income not exceeding ₹4.5 Lakhs.

• Benefits: 40% tuition fee waiver from the 2nd to the 8th semester.

• Application: Automatically considered based on eligibility criteria.​

🏅 Chinese Government Scholarship

• Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate: High school graduates under the age of 25.

  • Postgraduate: Bachelor's degree holders under the age of 35.

  • Ph.D.: Master's degree holders under the age of 40.

  • Minimum 60% marks in the required qualification.

• Benefits: Covers tuition fees, hostel accommodation, and living expenses.

• Application: Apply online through both the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) portal and the China Scholarship Council website.​🏅 Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship

• Eligibility: Scheduled Caste students residing in Maharashtra with an annual family income not exceeding ₹4.5 Lakhs, studying in state-approved institutions.

• Benefits: Full coverage of tuition, hostel, and mess fees. Additionally, ₹10,000 per annum for books and educational materials.

• Application: Apply through the Maharashtra state government portal.​🧑‍🎓 Postgraduate Scholarships

🎓 MHRD Scholarship for M.Tech Students

• Eligibility: Full-time M.Tech students admitted through GATE.

• Benefits: Stipend as per MHRD norms (typically ₹12,400 per month).

• Application: Automatically awarded upon admission.

🎓 Institute Assistantship for Ph.D. Scholars

• Eligibility: Full-time Ph.D. candidates.

• Benefits:

  • ₹15,000 per month stipend.

  • Annual contingency grant of ₹15,000.

  • Pre-Ph.D. grant of ₹45,000 for selected faculty to complete coursework before formally joining the research program.

• Application: Automatically considered during enrollment.​

🏢 Public Sector & Private Scholarships

🏢 ONGC Scholarship

• Eligibility: Meritorious students in engineering disciplines.

• Benefits: Financial assistance as per ONGC norms.

• Application: Apply through the institute.​

🏢 AICTE Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students meeting AICTE criteria.

• Benefits: Financial support as per AICTE guidelines.

• Application: Apply through the National Scholarship Portal.​

🏢 Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

• Eligibility: Students with excellent academic records and financial need.

• Benefits: Scholarship amount as determined by the central government.

• Application: Apply through the National Scholarship Portal.​

🏢 North Eastern Council Merit Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students from the North Eastern Region with outstanding academic performance.

• Benefits: Financial assistance as per NEC guidelines.

• Application: Apply through the NEC portal.​

🏢 UGC Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students meeting UGC criteria.

• Benefits: Scholarship amount as per UGC norms.

• Application: Apply through the UGC portal.​

📌 Final Notes

• Many scholarships are renewable each year, subject to academic performance and CGPA.

• Students are encouraged to maintain updated records and proactively check announcements on campus noticeboards and internal portals.

• NIT Meghalaya maintains a dedicated financial assistance cell to help students navigate scholarship processes.​