IIT Madras Scholarships 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineering Aspirants
With the declaration of JEE Advanced 2025 results, thousands of students now set their sights on securing admissions to India's premier engineering institutes, including IIT Madras. Ranked No.1 in the NIRF Engineering Rankings, IIT Madras is renowned for not only its academic excellence but also its strong commitment to inclusive education. Recognizing the financial burden that often accompanies engineering education, IIT Madras offers a wide range of scholarships tailored to support deserving and economically disadvantaged students. Here's a detailed guide to the scholarship schemes available for engineering students in 2025.
Core Institutional Scholarships at IIT Madras
1. Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
- Eligibility: Parents’ annual income must not exceed Rs 4.5 lakh.
- Coverage: 67% tuition fee exemption.
- Availability: Offered to 25% of the admitted students.
- Renewal Condition: Maintain a minimum GPA of 5.0 each semester.
2. Institute Free Studentship
- Eligibility: Same income criteria as above (Rs 4.5 lakh max).
- Coverage: 67% tuition fee waiver.
- Availability: Offered to another 25% of students.
- Renewal Condition: Minimum GPA of 5.0 per semester.
3. Institute Notional Prize
- Eligibility: Based on JEE rank and income under Rs 4.5 lakh.
- Coverage: One-time grant of Rs 1,000.
- Availability: 7% of the students admitted.
4. Institute SC/ST Scholarship
- Eligibility: SC/ST category students with parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh.
- Coverage: Includes free messing, Rs 250 pocket allowance per month, and full tuition waiver.
- Renewal Condition: GPA of 5.0 or more in each semester.
Private and Named Scholarships at IIT Madras
5. Girish Ready Scholarship
- Eligibility: Based on highest JEE rank and family income < Rs 5 lakh; one award for best all-round performer.
- Coverage: Rs 25,000 per annum.
- Renewal Condition: GPA of 8.0 or higher in the previous semester.
6. Indian Women’s Association at Bonn Scholarship
- Eligibility: JEE rank and parental income under Rs 5 lakh.
- Coverage: Rs 1,250 monthly stipend for 12 months.
7. Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: Merit-cum-Means, income up to Rs 5 lakh. Preference for rural background if eligibility is equal.
- Coverage: Rs 500 monthly stipend for four years.
- Renewal Condition: Maintain minimum GPA of 5.0 each semester.
8. Kanchi Kamakoti Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Endowment Award
- Eligibility: Merit-cum-Means basis with income under Rs 5.5 lakh.
- Coverage: One-time financial support of Rs 2,500.
9. M Sankaraiah and M Saradha (Mithigiri) Scholarship
- Eligibility: BTech/Dual Degree students in Electrical Engineering with the highest CGPA after 4 semesters.
- Coverage: One-time cash award of Rs 20,000.
10. Dr K Vasanth Rau Scholarship
- Eligibility: JEE rank-based and income up to Rs 5.5 lakh.
- Coverage: Rs 25,000 per annum for the duration of the program.
- Renewal Condition: Minimum GPA of 6.5 every semester.
JoSAA Counselling and Admission Updates
Following the JEE Advanced 2025 results, candidates can now participate in the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling process. Key dates include:
- Mock Seat Allocation Rounds: June 11 and June 14
- Registration & Choice Filling Deadline: June 15
- Seat Allotment Rounds Begin: June 20
Conclusion: Empowering Future Engineers
IIT Madras continues to lead the way not only in innovation and research but also in making engineering education equitable and accessible. These scholarships provide vital financial support to deserving candidates and empower students from all backgrounds to pursue their academic dreams. Aspiring engineers who have cracked the JEE Advanced should explore these opportunities while locking their choices during JoSAA counselling.
Stay tuned to official IIT Madras announcements and ensure timely application to avail of these benefits and start your academic journey with robust financial support.
