NIT Durgapur – National Institute of Technology Scholarships

NIT Durgapur Scholarship 2025

NIT Durgapur provides a variety of merit-based, means-based, and government-funded scholarships to support deserving and financially needy students. These scholarships are available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students.

Types of Scholarships Available

1. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

• Awarded to students from economically weaker sections with good academic performance.

• Applicable mostly to B.Tech and M.Tech students.

• Eligibility: Annual family income should be below a specified threshold (usually ₹2.5–₹4.5 lakhs).

• Covers tuition fees and/or provides a monthly stipend.

2. Central Sector Scholarship Schemes

• Offered by the Government of India to students from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), minorities, and economically weaker sections.

• Includes scholarships like:

  • Post-Matric Scholarship

  • National Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students

  • Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students

• Benefits: Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement, maintenance allowance, and book grants.

3. Institute-Level Financial Aid

• NIT Durgapur provides internal financial aid to students facing sudden financial hardship.

• Selection is based on academic performance and financial background.

• May offer fee concessions or mess charge waivers.

4. Alumni and Private Scholarships

• Funded by NIT Durgapur alumni associations and private donors.

• Usually awarded based on a combination of merit and need.

• Amounts vary depending on the sponsor’s contribution.

5. Scholarship for Single Girl Child / Differently-abled Students

• Students falling under these special categories may be eligible for government-funded or NGO-sponsored scholarships.

• Benefits include monthly stipends and fee reimbursement.

General Eligibility Guidelines

• Minimum academic performance (usually a CGPA above 7.0 or 8.0, depending on the scheme).

• Family income proof and caste/category certificate (if applicable).

• No active disciplinary actions against the student.

• Students must apply annually through the institute portal or relevant government portals.

• Most scholarships are disbursed directly to the student’s bank account upon approval.