Engineering education in India can be expensive, but several government and private scholarships help students financially. Here are some of the top scholarships available for IIT, NIT, IIIT, and GFTI students.

1. Government Scholarships

🔹 Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

• Offered by the Government of India for students from low-income families.

• Amount: ₹10,000 per year for UG students.

🔹 Pragati Scholarship for Girls

• Provided by AICTE for female students in technical courses.

• Amount: ₹50,000 per year.

🔹 National Fellowship & Scholarship for ST Students

• For Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing engineering.

• Covers full tuition fee & living expenses.

2. IIT & NIT-Specific Scholarships

🔹 Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (MCM)

• Available at all IITs, NITs, IIITs.

• For students with family income below ₹6 LPA.

• Provides 50-100% tuition fee waiver.

🔹 Inspire Scholarship (IISER, IITs)

• Given to top 1% students in board exams who join IITs/IISc.

• Offers ₹80,000 per year.

3. Private & NGO Scholarships

🔹 Tata Scholarship (JEE Students)

• Helps financially weak students joining IITs and NITs.

• Covers tuition fees & accommodation.

🔹 Reliance Foundation Scholarship

• For meritorious students in STEM fields at top Indian institutes.

• Offers up to ₹4 Lakh per student.

How to Apply for Scholarships?

✅ Visit NSP Portal for government scholarships.
✅ Check individual IIT/NIT websites for institute-specific scholarships.
✅ Apply for private scholarships on company/NGO websites.

Final Thoughts

Don’t let financial constraints stop you from pursuing engineering. Explore scholarships early and apply on time to ease your financial burden!