IIMT Group of College Scholarships & Eligibility

Located at Ganesh Nagar, Lawyer’s Colony (Near Khandari Crossing, Agra–Delhi Bypass Road), IIMT Group of Colleges, Agra operates under the Ultra Medical Society of India and Shree Balaji Charitable Trust Society. The group encompasses specialized wings including the IIMT Paramedical College & Hospital, IIMT School of Nursing, IIMT College of I.T. & Management, and IIMT College of Technology & Management.

To support meritorious students, female candidates, wards of defense personnel, and economically weaker sections, the institution facilitates institutional fee concessions, merit-based waivers, and state government fee reimbursement schemes.

Types of Scholarships & Financial Assistance

The financial assistance available to students at IIMT Group of Colleges, Agra is categorized into institutional merit waivers, special social category concessions, and government-backed fee reimbursement schemes:

1. Institutional Merit-Based Scholarships

IIMT provides direct tuition fee waivers based on academic performance in qualifying examinations (Class 10th for Polytechnic, Class 12th for UG programs, and Graduation aggregate for PG programs):

• Top Achievers Tier (90% Marks and Above): Candidates securing 90% or above in qualifying examinations are eligible for up to a 100% tuition fee waiver in their initial academic year.

• High Merit Tier (80% to 89.99% Marks): Candidates scoring within this bracket receive a 50% tuition fee concession.

• First Division Merit Tier (70% to 79.99% Marks): Students in this category receive a 30% tuition fee concession.

• Merit Booster Tier (60% to 69.99% Marks): Candidates scoring above 60% are eligible for a 20% tuition fee concession.

2. Special Category Concessions & Social Empowerment Waivers

Institutional fee relief is also provided to encourage inclusivity and support specific student groups:

• Girl Child Concession (Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme): Female candidates enrolling across Paramedical, Nursing, Management, IT, and Polytechnic programs receive a 5% to 10% fee waiver to encourage female participation in professional higher education.

• Wards of Defense & Security Personnel: Special fee relief (up to 10% tuition fee concession) is extended to children of serving and retired personnel of the Indian Armed Forces and Para-Military forces.

• Sibling Concession: A 5% first-year tuition fee waiver is offered to students who have an elder or younger sibling concurrently enrolled in any course within the IIMT Group of Colleges.

• Differently-Abled (Divyangjan) Support: Candidates with benchmark disabilities (40% disability and above certified by a competent medical board) receive customized tuition fee reductions.

3. Government-Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarships & Fee Reimbursement

Eligible domicile candidates of Uttar Pradesh can access state government welfare portal schemes, which are facilitated by the campus scholarship nodal cell:

• UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC / ST / OBC / General EWS / Minority): Students belonging to reserved categories or economically weaker sections whose family annual income falls within government limits (up to INR 2,50,000 per annum for SC/ST and up to INR 2,00,000 per annum for OBC, General EWS, and Minority categories) receive full tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowances credited directly into their bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes: Students from minority communities or children of beedi, cine, or non-coal mine workers can apply for Central Sector Scholarship schemes hosted on the Central NSP Portal.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for institutional or government scholarship schemes at IIMT Agra, candidates must meet specific criteria:

• Academic Performance: For institutional merit scholarships, qualifying examination scores (10th, 10+2, or Graduation) serve as the primary criterion. For scholarship continuation in subsequent years, students must maintain clean academic records, minimum 75% class attendance, and clear all semester examinations without backlogs.

• Domicile Status: State government fee reimbursement schemes require the applicant to be a bonafide resident/domicile of Uttar Pradesh.

• Family Annual Income Limits: For UP State Government Post-Matric scholarships, total annual family income from all sources must not exceed INR 2,50,000 for SC/ST candidates and INR 2,00,000 for OBC, Minority, and General EWS candidates.

• Category Credentials: Valid category certificates issued by competent state revenue authorities (Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Magistrate) are required for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS category applicants.

Application Process

The step-by-step procedure for applying for scholarships at IIMT Group of Colleges, Agra is structured as follows:

• Step A: Application for Institutional Merit & Special Waivers

  During admission, candidates submit their academic mark sheets, category certificates, and relevant concession documentation (defense service certificates, sibling proof, or disability certificates) to the campus admission desk. The scholarship committee verifies these documents and applies the fee concession directly to the first-year tuition fee invoice.

• Step B: Application for UP State Government Post-Matric Scholarship

  1. Students log on to the official UP Scholarship portal (scholarship.up.gov.in) during the state registration window.

  2. Candidates select their course level (Post-Matric other than Intermediate) and register using their Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

  3. Applicants complete the form by entering their academic details, caste certificate numbers, income certificate numbers, fee receipts, and bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded NPCI mapping).

  4. After submitting the online form, candidates print the hard copy, attach all required attested enclosures, and submit the physical dossier to the dedicated IIMT Scholarship Nodal Cell at the Agra campus.

  5. The institution verifies the student’s enrollment data, attendance record, and fee structure on the state portal, after which the dossier is forwarded to the District Social Welfare Department for final sanction.

Required Documents

Applicants seeking financial assistance or state fee reimbursements must submit self-attested photocopies of the following credentials:

• Mark sheets and passing certificates of Class 10th and Class 12th.

• Graduation mark sheets and degree certificates (for postgraduate applicants).

• Valid Income Certificate issued by a competent state authority (issued within the last three years).

• Caste Certificate (for SC, ST, and OBC candidates).

• UP Domicile Certificate.

• Copy of Aadhaar Card (linked with bank account and active mobile number).

• Bank account passbook showing the applicant's name, account number, and IFSC code.

• Recent passport-size colored photographs.

• Current session institute fee receipt and admission allotment letter.

• Affidavit for education gap (if applicable).

• Defense service proof, sibling student card, or disability certificate (for special category fee waivers).

Education Loan Facilitation

To assist students who require bank financing for tuition and residential fees, IIMT Group of Colleges, Agra provides dedicated administrative support:

• Bonafide & Fee Structure Certificates: The college administration issues official bonafide student certificates, detailed year-wise fee structures, and prospectus documentation required by nationalized and private banks for loan processing.

• Vidya Lakshmi Portal Integration: The institutional loan desk assists students in applying through the Government of India’s Vidya Lakshmi portal (vidyalakshmi.co.in), enabling them to submit single-window education loan applications to multiple banks simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can a student avail of both institutional merit scholarships and government fee reimbursements simultaneously?

Ans: Generally, a student can receive an institutional tuition fee waiver from the college and also apply for government post-matric scholarships. However, total financial aid across all sources cannot exceed the actual tuition and institutional fees payable for the course.

Q2. What is the family income limit for UP State SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship applicants?

Ans: For SC and ST category candidates claiming government fee reimbursements under Uttar Pradesh state schemes, the annual family income from all sources must not exceed INR 2,50,000.

Q3. Is there any fee concession for female students at IIMT Agra?

Ans: Yes, under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative, female students enrolled across various diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs are eligible for a 5% to 10% waiver on their tuition fees.

Q4. What happens if a student fails a semester examination while holding a merit scholarship?

Ans: Institutional merit scholarships are awarded on a year-by-year basis. To retain tuition fee waivers in subsequent academic years, students must maintain a clean academic record without active backlogs and keep a minimum class attendance of 75%.

Q5. How is the government scholarship amount disbursed to the student?

Ans: Approved government scholarship funds and tuition fee reimbursements are disbursed directly into the candidate's Aadhaar-seeded, NPCI-enabled bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) by the state social welfare department.