IIT Madras provides various scholarships to students based on financial needs and academic performance. These scholarships may consider either the student's financial situation, academic achievements, or a combination of both factors. IIT Madras also offers special scholarships to SC/ST category students and female students. The scholarships are provided by the institute's previous alumni, companies, and the government of India. The scholarships have various benefits such as interest-free educational loan benefits, fee reimbursement benefits, the exemption in tuition fees, etc.

IIT Madras Scholarships by the Institute

Given below are the scholarships offered to students by the Institute.

Scholarships Eligibility Benefits
Institute free studentship Family annual income is not more than INR 4.5 lakhs
  • 25% of total students are benefitted
  • If a GPA of 5.0 and above is scored in the previous semester then renewal is given to students
  • Tuition fee exemption of 67%
Institute Merit-cumMeans Scholarship Family annual income is not more than INR 4.5 lakhs
  • 25% of total students are benefitted
  • If a GPA of 5.0 and above is scored in the previous semester then renewal is given to students
  • Tuition fee exemption of 67%
Institute SC/ST Scholarship Family annual income is not more than INR 4.5 lakhs
  • pocket allowance of INR 250/- pm + Free messing,
  • Tuition fee exemption
  • If a GPA of 5.0 and above is scored in the previous semester then renewal is given to students
Institute Notional Prize Based on JEE Rank + Family annual income is not more than INR 4.5 lakhs
  • 7% of total students are benefitted
  • One time grant of INR 1000
Indian Womens Association at Bonn Scholarship Based on JEE Rank + Family annual income is not more than Rs 5 lakhs
  • INR 1,250/- pm to a B.Tech student only for twelve months
Girish Ready Scholarship 1) Highest JEE rank + Family annual income is not more than INR 5 lakhs (two scholarships)
2) Based on the all best previous academic performance + Family annual income is not more than INR 5 lakhs (1 scholarship)
  • INR 25 thousand per year
  • If a GPA of 8.0 and above is scored in the previous semester then renewal is given to students
Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship JEE rank + Family annual income is not more than INR5.50 lakhs
If a GPA of 6.5 and above then renewable is given
  • Rs 25 thousand per annum to only 1 student till the duration of the course
Kanchi Kamakoti Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Endowment Award Based on MCM (Merit cum Means)
Family annual income is not more than INR 5.5 lakhs
  • INR 2,500 to one Sl (One-time payment).
  • No other Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Indian Womens Association at Bonn Scholarship JEE Rank + Family annual income is not more than INR 5 lakhs
  • INR 1,250/- pm to a B.Tech student only for twelve months
Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial scholarship Based on MCM (Merit cum Means)
Family annual income is not more than INR 5 lakhs.First preference is given to rural areas students in case of MCM is equal
  • INR 500/- pm to a B.Tech student till the duration of the course (4 years)
  • If a GPA of 8.0 and above is scored in the previous semester then renewal is given to students

IIT Madras Scholarships by the Government of India

Given below are the scholarships offered to students by the Government of India.

Scholarships Eligibility Benefits
Ministry of Tribal Affairs , GoI. - Central Sector Scholarship For ST students Based on JEE rank top five students
Family annual income is not more than INR 6 lakhs.(only students of Dual degree, MBA and B.Tech are eligible)
  • Personal PC + INR 45,000/- (only one time);INR 2,200/- pm for Living Expenses;INR 3,000/- pa for Books and Stationery;Fees reimbursement
  • If passing in all final examination then Renewable of scholarships are done
MHRD scholarship for single Girl child As per Government of India norms INR 40 thousand per year
Ministry of Social Justice and Empower- ment , GoI. Central Sector Scholarship For SC students Based on JEE rank top ten students
Family annual income is not more than INR 4.5 lakhs (only students of Dual degree, MBA and B.Tech are eligible)
  • Personal PC + INR 45,000/- (only one time);INR 2,200/- pm for Living Expenses;INR 3,000/- pa for Books and Stationery;
  • Fees reimbursement
Ministry of Minority Affairs, GoI Meritcum-Means Scholarship Family annual income is not more than INR 2.5 lakhs. + Minority communities students such as Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis and Buddhists are eligible
  • INR 10,000/- pa for maintenance Expenses (hostellers) + INR 5000 for day scholars
  • Compensation of course fee of INR 20,000/- orthe actual fees (whichever is less)
  • 30% of the scholarship is reserved for girl students
  • The scholarship amount will be sanctioned by the State Government
  • If passing in all final examination then Renewable of scholarships are done
Pratibha Scholarship of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh For B.Tech students only. Should be native of the AP + must have secured a minimum of first class with 60% marks inXII class or its equivalent + Family annual incomeis not more than INR 1 lakhs
  • INR 20,000/- pa
  • Renewable every year.
  • Apply directly to AP Government
Inspire Scholarship (Department of Science and Technology, Government of India) Students admitted to B.S & M.S (Dual Degree) for 5 years are eligible INR 80,000/- per annum per student

IIT Madras Scholarships by Companies

Given below are the scholarships to students offered by companies.

Scholarships Eligibility Benefits
Aditya Birla Scholarship Aditya Birla Group select the beneficiary students among the top twenty students in JEE Rank. INR 60,000/- per annum + renewable every year based on norms fixed by the Aditya Birla Group
Nissan Scholarship Offered to 2 B.Tech / Dual Degree INR 70,000/- per annum to Students III & IV year

IIT Madras Miscellaneous Scholarships

Given below are the scholarships offered by trusts and foundations.

Scholarships Eligibility Benefits
Inlakhs Scholarship At the end of 2nd semester CGPA of 9.0 & above + Selection by a Committee (1 scholarship) INR 25,000/- per semester for 4 year period
OPJEMS Based on JEE rank top twenty students Among top 20 higher semesters based on CGPA INR 65,000/- pa for B.Tech students
Shipping Corporation of India Scholarship only for BTech Naval Architecture (ST / SC / BPL category) INR 48,000/- pa or hostel charges/ full tuition fee
ST Engineering Scholarship Offered to 2 B.Tech Students of 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Year, Amongst top 10% students of CS, ME, AE INR 80,000/- per annum
TODAI Scholarship Offered to 2 B.Tech Students of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th year amongst AE, ME, EE, to excellent students 2 Lakhs Japanese yen per year
DAE, DGFS Scholarship by DRDO Based on JEE Rank + B.Tech Aerospace students with minimum CGPA of 7.0 INR 5,000 pm for four years + 1 time book allowance of INR 10,000/-
IIT Madras 72 batch Scholarship Trust is providing Educational loan (interest free) to B.Tech students INR 25,000/- per year
SSAN Ananya Educational trust On a periodic basis, academic performance will be reviewed. Each beneficiary should make sure to meet basic minimum performance criteria (to be established later) to be able to continue the advantage of financial assistance of the Trust Educational Loans (Interest free)

IIT Madras Scholarships FAQs

Ques. Are scholarships available for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at IIT Madras?

Ans. Yes, scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at IIT Madras.

Ques. What are the benefits provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI. Central Sector Scholarship For SC students of IIT Madras?

Ans. The benefits provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI. Central Sector Scholarship For SC students of IIT Madras are Personal PC + INR 45,000/- (only one time); INR 2,200/- pm for Living Expenses;INR 3,000/- pa for Books and Stationery; Fees reimbursement.

Ques. Is a scholarship provided to students of IIT Madras whose parents' income exceeds 6 lakhs?

Ans. Yes, the ministry of tribal affairs GOI- central sector offered scholarships for ST students of IIT Madras. Based on JEE rank top five students, Family’s annual income is not more than INR 6 lakhs.(only students of Dual degree, MBA and B.Tech are eligible)

Ques. Which scholarship is especially for single girl children offered to IIT Madras students?

Ans. The scholarship especially for single girl child offered to IIT Madras students is:

MHRD scholarship for single Girl child As per Government of India norms INR 40,000/- per year

Ques. How to get the IIT Madras scholarship?

Ans. Students can get the IIT Madras scholarships by fulfilling the eligibility criteria and following the procedure of application.

Ques. What are the basic requirements of institute-free studentship at IIT Madras?

Ans. The basic requirement of institute-free studentship at IIT Madras is Family's annual income is not more than INR 4.5 lakhs.

Ques. Is a scholarship renewable facility available at IIT Madras?

Ans. Yes, scholarships and renewable facilities are available for certain schemes at IIT Madras. It is subject to passing the final examination of each year.

Ques. How to apply for the scholarships at IIT Madras?

Ans. Students can apply for the scholarships at IIT Madras through the official website of the campus.

Ques. Do IIT Madras scholarships have fee reimbursement facilities?

Ans. Yes, IIT Madras scholarships have a fee reimbursement facility up to a certain limit.

Ques. Are educational loans provided under the scholarship scheme in IIT Madras?

Ans. Yes, interest-free educational loans are provided under the various scholarship schemes at IIT Madras.