Admissions to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are currently underway. The counselling process through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2025, is scheduled to release the round 2 seat allotment results today, on June 25, at 5 pm. For many engineering aspirants who have cleared the JEE Advanced 2025 and secured seats at premier institutions like IIT Delhi, concerns over tuition fees and living expenses can be significant.
However, IIT Delhi offers a comprehensive financial assistance ecosystem, including scholarships, tuition waivers, and donor-funded awards to ensure that no deserving student is denied access to quality education due to economic limitations.
Scholarships and financial assistance at IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi’s financial aid structure is aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The institution provides support through Merit-cum-Means scholarships, fee waivers, fellowships, and over 120 donor-sponsored scholarships, with values ranging between Rs 25,000 and Rs 1 lakh annually. These scholarships are designed to assist students based on family income, merit, category, or specific academic disciplines.
Merit-cum-means (MCM) scholarships
Undergraduate students from BTech, MA, MSc, and MPP programmes with annual family income up to Rs 8 lakh are eligible. Approximately 25% of students receive this scholarship.
Amount: Rs 4,000 per month
Additional benefit: Full tuition fee waiver
Renewal condition: Minimum SGPA/CGPA of 6.0 and valid income proof uploaded annually
Institute free studentship
For students who qualify for MCM but exceed the 25% cap, IIT Delhi offers tuition fee waivers for up to 10% of additional students based solely on means criteria.
Tuition fee exemption for SC, ST, and PwD Students
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All SC/ST/PwD students are exempt from paying tuition fees, regardless of family income. Hostel seat rent is also waived for those with annual income below Rs 8 lakh. Additional benefits include:
–Free messing (basic menu)
–Rs 1,000 monthly pocket allowance
Donor-funded scholarships at IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi hosts more than 120 donor-funded scholarships supported by alumni, corporations, and charitable foundations. These are awarded on the basis of annual family income, department or discipline of study, JEE Advanced rank, gender, academic performance duing course of study (SGPA/CGPA).
Here’s a list of donor-funded scholarships:
| Name of Scholarship | Amount (Rs ) | Eligibility Criteria |
| ABB Scholarship | 25,000 | 2nd-year Electrical Engg. (Power & Automation), CGPA ≥ 7.5, 22 earned credits |
| Bina Dewan Singh Scholarship | 25,000 | 1st-year BTech student with income ≤ Rs 6 lakh; preference to women in Mech Engg |
| Budhwanti Mrig Memorial Educational Scholarship | 1,00,000 | 1st-year BTech girl students, income between Rs 5–9 lakh, based on MCM & JEE rank |
| Buti Foundation Scholarship | 45,000 | 1st-year BTech students, income ≤ Rs 8 lakh, based on JEE rank & merit |
| Bhatia Scholarship | 30,000 | Similar to above; 1st-year BTech students, CGPA ≥ 8.0 |
| CS&E 1998 Batch Scholarship | 25,000 | 2nd-year CSE student, based on MCM, not receiving other MCM scholarships |
| GS Bhasin Scholarship | 22,500 | 1st-year Chem Engg student, income ≤ Rs 5 lakh, CGPA ≥ 7.0 |
| Gobind H. Keswani Scholarship | 25,000 | 1st-year BTech/Dual Degree, income ≤ Rs 5 lakh, CGPA ≥ 7.0 |
| Gyan Scholarship | 25,000 | 1st-year UG student, income ≤ Rs 4.5 lakh, CGPA ≥ 7.5 |
| IITDAA Scholarship | 25,000 | 1st-year UG student, income ≤ Rs 4.5 lakh, merit-cum-means |
Interested candidates can find detailed eligibility conditions, renewal rules, and application timelines available on IIT Delhi’s financial assistance portal.
