FAQs
- What is the Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship?
Awarded to 25% of the students from general, OBC & EWS categories of the admitted or sanctioned strength with parental income from all sources not exceeding 8.0 lakh per annum.
- Is the MCM Scholarship renewable?
Yes, if CGPA & SGPA ≥ 6.00; otherwise, it may be suspended until improvement.
- What is Free Studentship?
A 100% tuition fee waiver up to 10% of students based on financial need when MCM slots are full.
- What benefits does MCM provide?
Full tuition fee waiver + ₹4,000/month stipend to the eligible students.
- Who is eligible for the Free-Messing Scholarship?
SC/ST students of UG, Dual Degree, MA, M.Sc and MPP programmes with parental income ≤ ₹8.0 lakh/annum.
- What does Free-Messing include?
Free basic meals + ₹1000/month pocket allowance and hostel seat rent exemption.
7. When are MCM & Free-Messing Scholarships announced?
At the time of admission.
- How are MCM/Free Messing/ Donar’s scholarships processed?
- a. Students declare their parental income on ERP
- b. Academic section approves their Parental income and eligibility is verified.
- c. Free messing/MCM status is updated on ERP.
- d. A common notification is issued to the Hostel team/Accounts Section.
- Do SC/ST/PwD students get a tuition fee waiver?
Yes, they receive a 100% tuition fee waiver.
- What are the valid documents for MCM & Free messing?
- Form C & D (from Academic Section)
- Income Certificate / Form-16 / ITR (Previous financial Year) / 26AS / BPL Card
- Income certificate signed by First-Class Magistrate, Tehsildar, or Revenue Officer
- What are the various other scholarships?
- Donors Scholarships
- NSP
- Other scholarships/ State portals
- How are students selected for various donor scholarships and programmes?
Selection will be Based on Income, Category, JEE Rank, Gender, Department, and Donor Criteria. Renewal requires CGPA/SGPA.
- Whom to contact for scholarships related queries?
- Development Office (Alumni Relations) – For Fund availability
- Scholarship Unit (Academic Section)- Data Processing and Updating on ERP
- Account Section- Amount Release
- How NSP is processed?
- Students apply at the NSP portal (https://scholarships.gov.in/)
- Institute verify their application
- Concerned Ministry verify their application
- Is One-Time Registration (OTR) required for NSP?
Yes, apply via https://scholarships.gov.in/.
- What are the valid documents for NSP
- Marksheets
- Academic Fee slip
- Category certificate etc
Note: Please refer to the scholarship guidelines you are applying for on the NSP portals for complete details.
- What are the invalid documents for NSP?
- Screenshot/photocopies
- Previous year OBC, EWS, and Income certificate
- Laptop bills not in the name of the students and outdated bills
Note: If students receive funds to purchase a computer/laptop in their first year, do not upload the computer bill in subsequent years. Otherwise, the ministry will reject your application.
For queries, contact the Scholarship Unit, Academic Section.