IIT Madras has announced the IIT Madras Scholarship 2025 for students who are enrolled in technical courses at the institute. The Institute helps exceptional students by providing different types of scholarships with selective scholarship amounts and fee waiver.
The IIT Madras has introduced these scholarship schemes with different eligibility criteria and benefits & every scholarship application is thoroughly checked and verified before being approved.
About IIT Madras
IIT Madras (Indian Institute of Technology, Madras) is one of India’s top engineering institutes. It is famous for its excellent education, innovation, and research work at both national and international levels.
IIT Madras was built in 1959 with the help of the German Government, which provided technical support. The first Indo-German agreement for this was signed in Bonn, West Germany, and the institute was officially opened by Prof. Humayun Kabir, the Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs.
Objective of IIT Madras Scholarship :
The main purpose of the IIT Madras Scholarship is to financially support meritorious and needy students who wish to study at IIT Madras.
Many students dream of getting admission to IIT Madras but cannot afford their fee structure. This scholarship helps such students by providing tuition fee waivers, cash awards, and other benefits.
Special scholarships are also available for SC/ST students and female candidates. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria and reward amount, so students must apply for the one that suits them best.
Key Highlights of IIT Madras Scholarship :
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Launched By | IIT Madras |
| Scholarship Name | IIT Madras Scholarship 2025 |
| Objective | To support meritorious and financially weak students |
| Eligibility | Students who qualified JEE Advanced and meet income limits |
| Benefits | Financial help and fee waivers |
| Type | Various scholarships |
| Official Website | https://www.iitm.ac.in/ |
List of IIT Madras Scholarship with Eligibility Criteria :
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Institute Merit-cumMeans Scholarship | Annual family income less than Rs. 4,50,000 |
| Institute free studentship | Annual family income less than Rs. 4,50,000 |
| Institute Notional Prize | On the basis of JEE marks and Annual family income less than Rs. 4,50,000 |
| Institute SC/ST Scholarship | Annual family income less than Rs. 4,50,000 |
| Girish Ready Scholarship | Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship |
| Indian Women’s Association at Bonn Scholarship | Based on JEE marks and Annual family income less than Rs. 5,00,000 |
| Based on JEE marks and Annual family income less than Rs. 4,50,000 | Based on Merit cum Means examination with an Annual family income less than Rs. 5,00,000 |
| Kanchi Kamakoti Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Endowment Award | Based on JEE marks and Annual family income less than Rs. 5,00,000 |
| M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship | Based on the highest CGPA at the end of the fourth semester, students pursue a B.Tech or dual degree in electrical engineering. |
| Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship | Based on parental income up to Rs. 5.50 lakhs and JEE rank. Renewable if you have a GPA of at least 6.5. |
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Reward Details :
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Institute Merit-cumMeans Scholarship | Available for 25% of students. The scholarship will be renewed for students who core GPA 5.0 in the previous examination. Tuition fee exemption of 67% |
| Institute free studentship | Available for 25% of students. The scholarship will be renewed for students who core GPA 5.0 in the previous examination. Tuition fee exemption of 67% |
| Institute Notional Prize | Available for 25% of students. The scholarship will be renewed for students who core GPA of 5.0 in the previous examination. Tuition fee exemption of 67% |
| Institute SC/ST Scholarship | A free messing and pocket allowance of Rs. 250 per month is provided, in addition to the waiver of tuition fees. Scholarships are only renewed every semester if the applicant had a minimum GPA of 5.0 the semester before. |
| Girish Ready Scholarship | Rs. 25,000/-per year, with a minimum GPA of 8 in the prior semester required for scholarship renewal in succeeding years. |
| Indian Women’s Association at Bonn Scholarship | For a period of 12 months, one B.Tech student will receive Rs. 1,250/month. |
| A one-time donation of Rs. 2,500 to a single Sl.Not a scholarship Qualifications Standards Scholarship Amount | Give one B.Tech student Rs. 500 each month for four years. Scholarship renewal is contingent upon maintaining a minimum GPA of 5.0 each semester. |
| Kanchi Kamakoti Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Endowment Award | Available for 7% of students.. One-time scholarship up to Rs. 1,000 |
| M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship | Rs. 20,000 |
| Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship | Rs 25,000/-a year One student for the whole time the program is being offered. |
Required Documents :
- Previous year examination record
- Bank details
- Aadhar card
- Income certificate
- Domicile
- JEE record
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Selection Process :
Students are selected based on :
- Family income, and
- Academic performance (JEE rank or GPA)
How to Apply for IIT Madras Scholarship 2025
- Visit the official IIT Madras website: https://www.iitm.ac.in/
- On the homepage, go to “Academics” → “Academic Services” → “Scholarship and Financial Assistance”
- Choose your scholarship type
- Fill in all required details carefully
- Upload your documents
- Click on Submit to complete the application
Contact Details :
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
IIT P.O., Chennai – 600036, India
FAQs :
1. What is the selection criteria for IIT Madras Scholarship?
Selection is based on academic merit (JEE/GPA) and family income.
2. Who can apply?
Students belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and those who have qualified JEE Advanced can apply.
3. What are the benefits?
Selected students will receive financial assistance, tuition fee waivers, and monthly allowances, depending on the scholarship type.