IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for BS Degree/Diploma in Data Science 2024
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
This scholarship provides significant financial assistance for students pursuing the BS Degree or Diploma in Data Science at IIT Madras. It aims to support deserving Indian nationals by covering their full course fees and offering various additional benefits throughout their academic journey.
The scholarship specifically offers financial support for different course levels:
• Foundational Level courses: INR 4,000 per course.
• Skill Enhancement courses in diploma/degree level: INR 7,500 per course.
• Projects course: INR 2,500 per course.
• All core courses in diploma/degree level: INR 10,000 per course.
The total course fee covered amounts to:
• INR 2,27,000 per student to complete the 114 credits in B.Sc. degree from IIT Madras.
• INR 3,51,000 per student to complete the 142 credits in BS degree from IIT Madras.
Note: Students will receive credits towards their course fees in the upcoming term based on their performance in the previous term.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfil the below-mentioned criteria to apply for the scholarship:
• Only Indian nationals are eligible for this scholarship.
• Students should have cleared the qualifier exam.
• Eligible students will be given preference in the scholarship based on their academic performance.
• Applicants must have an annual family income of less than INR 5,00,000.
• Note: Students from the economically weaker sections with an annual family income less than INR 8,00,000 will be considered based on the availability of funds.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents in the specified format and size:
• Passport size photograph (JPEG/JPG format in 50-150KB in size).
• Signature (JPEG/JPEG format in 4-150KB size).
• Scanned photo ID card (Aadhaar card/PAN Card/Passport/Voter ID/Driving License/other Government ID with photo) (JPEG/JPG/PDF format in 50KB to 2MB file size).
• Category Certificate (only for applicants who select SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) [JPEG/JPG/PDF format in 50KB to 2MB file size].
• PwD Certificate (only for applicants with 40% or more disability) [JPEG/JPG/PDF format in 50KB to 2MB file size].
• Proof of applicant having been permanently disabled OR parent having been permanently disabled/killed during war or peacetime operations while serving as a defence/paramilitary personnel (if applicable) [JPEG/JPG/PDF format in 50KB to 2MB file size].
• Scoresheet/admit card/registration receipt as proof of eligibility to write JEE Advanced (Only for those applying to join via JEE-based entry) [PDF format in 50KB to 2MB file size].
Note: Only applicants belonging to the OBC caste as listed on the Central Government’s website and also belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer may apply in the “OBC-NCL” category.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the below-mentioned steps:
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.
• Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.
3. Navigate to 'Fill this form' under the 'Application Process' section and click on it.
4. Fill in the required details and click on next.
5. Upload the necessary documents, make an online payment of the application fee and submit.
Note: The candidates are required to pay the following application fee under their respective categories:
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
| :---------------------------------------------------------• | :-------------------• |
| General category/OBC applicant | 3,000 |
| SC/ST category/PwD (>= 40% disability) applicant | 1,500 |
| SC/ST category applicant who is also a PwD candidate (>= 40% disability) | 750 |