Scholarships and Financial Aid
Merit-Based Scholarships
Undergraduate Program
Sr. No | Percentage Marks | Financial Award on Tuition Fee |
1 | Position Holders | 100% |
2 | 95% and above | 80% |
3 | 90% to 94.99% | 60% |
4 | 85% to 89.99% | 40% |
5 | 80% to 84.99% | 35% |
6 | 70% to 79.99% | 20% |
The Calculation of the merit-based scholarship and its weightage is as follows:Â
- Â 70% weightage shall be given to marks obtained in Matriculation/ O levels/ IB MYP or equivalent
- Â 30% weightage shall be given to marks obtained in the Intermediate Year 1, A1/AS, IB Diploma Year 1 or equivalent
The Percentage Calculation for matriculation shall be based on IBCC conversion calculator.
Graduate Program
Admissions in graduate program on the basis of 4 years BS degree with CGPA grading.
Sr. No. | Academic CGPA | Financial Award on Tuition Fee |
1 | 3.75 to 4.00 | 50% |
2 | 3.50 to 3.74 | 40% |
3 | 3.25 to 3.49 | 30% |
4 | 3.00 to 3.24 | 20% |
Admissions in graduate program on the basis of 16 years of education with percentage marks
Sr. No. | Percentage | Financial Award on Tuition Fee |
1 | 90.00 – 100.00 | 50% |
2 | 80.00 – 89.99 | 30% |
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Need-Based Financial Aid
NIT is committed to supporting deserving students through a transparent and well-structured need-based financial aid system. Awards are granted to admitted students who demonstrate genuine financial need through a comprehensive review of their financial circumstances.
Required Documents
- Â Statement of Special Circumstances
- Â Bank Statements (All accounts used in the household)
- Â Utility Bills (Past 6 Months)
- Â Proof of Residence (attach rental agreement if applicable)
- Â Tax Returns of Parents/Guardians
- Â Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
- Â Previous Educational Scholarship or Aid Letters (if applicable)
- Â Educational Documents of Siblings (latest fee challans and any scholarship/aid letters received from schools)
- Â Three (3) most recent salary slips (for employed parents/guardians)
- Â Property ownership/inheritance documents for houses, plots, agricultural land, flats, shops
How to Apply for Need-Based Financial Aid
- Submit Admission Application: The applicant must first submit the admission application and pay the application processing fee.
- Completion of Need-Based Financial Aid Application: Applicants must visit the designated Need-Based Financial Aid link and complete the full application form, by entering the “Applicant Tracking ID” and Upload all required supporting documents in clear, scanned format (scanner preferred)
- Document Verification & Committee Review: Applications will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee on a weekly basis. The committee may request clarification or additional documentation if required.
- Offer Letter & Financial Aid Communication: If approved, the financial aid decision and the extent of tuition fee support will be clearly stated in the official offer letter. Upon acceptance of the offer letter, the applicant must complete the required fee payments as communicated.
Kinship Policy
The kin of student (brother, sister, husband, wife, father, mother, son and daughter) are allowed tuition fee waiver of 20% for all kin. The kinship fee waiver shall be applicable to new candidate (kin) getting admission and it is not transferable.
The kinship tuition fee waiver is applicable only after the completion of the formal admission process by the new candidate (kin). The process shall be as follows:
- Admission Offer & Acceptance: The kin must first secure admission on merit and formally accept the admission offer issued by the NIT.
- Payment of Admission & Security Fee: Upon acceptance of the offer letter, the kin is required to pay the admission fee and security deposit in full. These payments are mandatory and not covered under the kinship fee waiver.
- Activation of Kinship Fee Waiver: Once the admission and security fees have been paid, the kinship fee waiver shall be activated. The 20% kinship fee waiver shall be applied to the tuition fee.
Outstanding Sportsmen and Extracurricular Scholarship
The Outstanding Sportsmen & Extracurricular Scholarship is designed to recognize and support students who demonstrate exceptional and measurable excellence in sports, artistic, or cultural domains. The scholarship offers up to 100% tuition fee waiver and is awarded on a competitive, merit-based basis.
This scholarship category includes:
- Â Outstanding sports performance on national-level or international-level
- Â Artistic talent (e.g., fine arts, performing arts, creative disciplines)
- Â Cultural achievements at recognized forums
The process shall be as follows:
- Admission Offer & Acceptance: Applicants must first secure admission through the standard admission process. Scholarship consideration does not replace admission requirements.
- Submission of Evidence: Applicants seeking this scholarship are required to upload documented and verifiable evidence of their achievements on the admission portal at the time of application or as notified.
- Evaluation by Scholarship Committee: A designated committee shall evaluate submissions.
- Review & Decision Timeline: Scholarship applications shall be reviewed on a weekly basis, and decisions will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
- Offer Letter & Scholarship Communication: If approved, the scholarship decision and the extent of tuition fee waiver shall be clearly stated in the admission offer letter.
- Offer Acceptance & Initial Payments: Upon acceptance of the offer letter, the student must pay the admission fee and security deposit in full. These charges are not covered under the scholarship.
- Application of Scholarship: After payment of admission and security fees, the approved scholarship shall be applied to the tuition fee only, as specified in the offer letter.
Chancellor’s Scholarship
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is NIT’s highest merit-based award, offering up to 100% fee waiver on the total fee to students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence, leadership potential, and overall merit.
Selection is based on:
- Â Outstanding academic performance
- Â Demonstrated leadership qualities
- Â Holistic merit as assessed by the university
The process shall be as follows:
- Admission on Merit: The applicant must first secure admission through the standard admission process.
- Submission of Supporting Evidence: Applicants may be required to submit documented evidence supporting academic distinction, leadership roles, or other merit indicators, as notified by the university.
- Evaluation & Decision: Applications shall be reviewed by the designated committee, and scholarship decisions shall be finalized based on merit and availability.
- Offer Letter & Scholarship Communication: If approved, the scholarship decision and the extent of fee waiver shall be clearly communicated in the admission offer letter.
- Offer Acceptance & Initial Payment: Upon acceptance of the offer letter, the student must complete the required initial payments, as specified.
- Application of Scholarship: After completion of the initial payment requirements, the approved scholarship shall be applied to the total fee, in accordance with the terms stated in the offer letter.
Rules Governing Scholarships and Financial Aid
All scholarships awarded by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) apply for the full duration of the student’s degree program—four (4) years for undergraduate programs and two (2) years for postgraduate programs—unless otherwise stated in the offer letter. The scholarship covers tuition only and is applicable to the Fall and Spring semesters; it does not extend to Summer semesters. Continuation of the scholarship is strictly subject to the student’s continued compliance with academic performance standards, disciplinary regulations, and all other institutional requirements outlined below.
Academic Standing Requirements
To maintain eligibility for scholarships and financial aid, students must remain in good academic standing and meet the following minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) requirements:
     a. Undergraduate Programs: Minimum CGPA of 2.75
     b. Graduate Programs: Minimum CGPA of 3.00
Withdrawal Due to Academic Performance
If a student fails to meet the prescribed minimum CGPA at the time of the annual academic review, the scholarship shall be withdrawn for the subsequent semester.
Reinstatement of Scholarship
If the student subsequently meets the minimum CGPA requirement in a later semester, the scholarship may be reinstated from that semester onward, subject to institutional approval.
Disciplinary and Conduct-Based Actions
Scholarships, tuition waivers, and any associated financial privileges (including housing support, where applicable) may be suspended or withdrawn in accordance with the decision of the competent authority if a student is found, after due process, to have violated the University’s Student Code of Conduct, Academic Integrity Policy, or other approved institutional regulations.
Academic Misconduct and Integrity Violations
Scholarships, tuition waivers, and associated financial privileges may be withdrawn immediately if a student is found, following due disciplinary proceedings, to have engaged in academic dishonesty (including cheating or plagiarism) or any conduct that constitutes a violation of NIT’s approved academic and disciplinary policies.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Students may become eligible for an Academic Excellence Scholarship based strictly on exceptional academic performance after the successful completion of sixty (60) credit hours. This scholarship category is reserved for High-Performing Students and is awarded on a competitive, merit-based evaluation in accordance with NIT’s approved academic policies. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship or financial aid. Students may avail only one scholarship, whichever is of higher value.
- CGPA 3.90 or above: Eligible for 100% tuition fee waiver scholarship
- CGPA 3.7–3.89: Eligible for 80% tuition fee waiver scholarship
- CGPA 3.50–3.69: Eligible for 60% tuition fee waiver scholarship
The Calculation Procedure
75% weightage shall be given to marks obtained in Matriculation/ O levels/ IB MYP
25% weightage shall be given to marks obtained in the Intermediate Year 1, A1/As, IB Diploma Year 1
The Percentage Calculation for matriculation shall be based on IBCC conversion calculatorÂ
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