IIT Delhi Scholarships & Allowances: What JEE Advanced 2026 Aspirants Should Know

With JEE Advanced 2026 scheduled for May 17 and the application deadline set for May 2, aspirants eyeing admission to Indian Institute of Technology Delhi can access a range of scholarships and financial aid schemes designed to ease the cost of higher education.

Despite relatively lower fees compared to many private engineering colleges, studying at IITs can still be financially challenging for some families. IIT Delhi addresses this through multiple support mechanisms aimed at both merit and need-based assistance.

Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship
Available to undergraduate and select postgraduate students, this scheme benefits around 25% of eligible candidates with annual family income up to ₹8 lakh. Recipients receive ₹4,000 per month along with a full tuition fee waiver. Continuation requires maintaining a minimum SGPA/CGPA of 6.

Institute Free Studentship
Offered to about 10% of students based purely on financial need, this scheme provides a full tuition fee waiver, particularly when the number of MCM beneficiaries exceeds 25%.

Fee Waiver for Reserved Categories
All students belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are granted a complete tuition fee exemption, irrespective of family income.

Free Mess & Pocket Allowance
Students from SC and ST categories with a family income below ₹8 lakh can avail free basic mess facilities. Additionally, they receive a monthly pocket allowance of ₹1,000 for a specified duration, subject to annual income verification.

Donor-Funded Scholarships
IIT Delhi also offers numerous donor-backed scholarships funded by alumni, trusts, and organisations. These are awarded based on a mix of criteria including financial need, academic performance, JEE rank, course, and in some cases, gender or branch.

These initiatives reflect IIT Delhi’s commitment to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to quality education, enabling talented students to focus on academic and professional growth.