Financial Aid and Scholarships at IIT Roorkee
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is one of the country's premier engineering institutions. While the focus is on academic excellence, the institute also understands the financial challenges that students and their families may face. To ensure that financial constraints do not hinder a student's educational journey, IIT Roorkee provides a range of scholarships and financial assistance schemes.
These scholarships are designed to support students from various backgrounds, rewarding academic merit and providing essential aid to those in need. Here are some of the prominent scholarships every prospective and current student should know about.
1. Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
This is one of the most common scholarships available to undergraduate students. It is designed to support students who have a strong academic record but come from families with limited income.
- Eligibility: Generally available to General and OBC category students whose annual parental income is below a specified limit (often around ₹5 lakhs, subject to revision). Students must also maintain a minimum required CGPA.
- Benefits: The scholarship typically includes a waiver of tuition fees and a fixed monthly allowance to help with living expenses.
2. James Thomason Scholarship
Named after the founder of the original Thomason College of Civil Engineering, this is a prestigious scholarship awarded purely on the basis of merit. It recognises and rewards the brightest students who secure admission to the institute.
- Eligibility: Awarded to a select number of students who achieve the highest ranks in the JEE (Advanced) examination and join IIT Roorkee.
- Benefits: This scholarship offers a significant monthly stipend, providing substantial financial support throughout the student's academic programme.
3. INSPIRE Scholarship (SHE)
The Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) scholarship is a national programme by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. Students enrolled in Basic and Natural Science courses at IIT Roorkee can benefit from this scheme.
- Eligibility: Students who are in the top 1% of their Class 12 board examinations or have secured high ranks in competitive exams like JEE are eligible to apply for this scholarship upon joining relevant undergraduate science courses.
- Benefits: The scholarship provides an annual amount of ₹80,000, which includes a cash value and a mentorship grant for undertaking summer research projects.
4. Scholarships for SC, ST, and PwD Students
In line with government regulations, IIT Roorkee ensures that students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories receive adequate financial support.
- Eligibility: All students admitted under these reserved categories are eligible.
- Benefits: These students are granted a full waiver of tuition fees. They may also be eligible for additional financial aid and stipends from various central and state government schemes.
5. Donor and Alumni Funded Scholarships
IIT Roorkee has a strong and active alumni network that contributes generously to support current students. Scholarships like the 'Dr S K Goel and Mrs Kusum Goel Scholarship' are examples of such initiatives.
- Eligibility: These scholarships often have specific criteria based on the donor's wishes. They may be awarded based on academic performance, financial need, branch of study, or a combination of factors.
- Benefits: The amount and benefits vary widely depending on the specific scholarship. Students are encouraged to check the institute's portal for a list of all available donor-funded scholarships.
Students interested in applying for these scholarships should regularly check the official IIT Roorkee academic affairs website for announcements, detailed eligibility criteria, and application deadlines.
