As an Institute of National Importance, IIITDM Kurnool ensures that financial constraints do not prevent meritorious students from pursuing their education. The institute facilitates a variety of Central, State, and Institute-level financial aids.
These are the most common scholarships available to students, typically managed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP):
Central Sector Scholarship for Top Class Education (SC/ST): This is a highly beneficial scheme for students belonging to SC and ST categories. It covers the full tuition fee, provides a monthly living allowance, and offers a one-time grant for a computer/laptop and books.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Available for students from minority communities whose annual family income is within the prescribed limits.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities: Funded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Following the norms of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the institute provides direct financial relief at the time of fee payment:
SC/ST/PwD Students: Are granted a 100% Tuition Fee Waiver. They are only required to pay for hostel, mess, and other administrative charges.
Students from various states can apply for their respective state-funded schemes.
Jagananna Vidya Deevena (Andhra Pradesh): Since the institute is located in AP, local students from eligible categories often receive full or partial fee reimbursement from the state government.
Other States: Students from states like Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, or Uttar Pradesh can apply for their home state's Post-Matric scholarship schemes which are applicable for students studying in national institutes outside their home state.
To support research and higher studies, the institute provides monthly stipends:
M.Tech Assistantship: Students who have qualified via GATE receive a monthly stipend of approximately Rs.12,400.
Ph.D. Fellowship: Research scholars receive a fellowship of Rs.37,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month (depending on the year of research) as per the Ministry of Education guidelines.
The institute’s administration assists students in applying for external grants such as:
INSPIRE Scholarship: For students who were in the top 1% of their 12th Board exams and are pursuing research-integrated sciences.
Corporate Scholarships: Occasionally, companies like Samsung or Aditya Birla Group offer merit-based scholarships to students of premier technical institutes.
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