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Scholarships at NIT Hamirpur
NIT Hamirpur provides scholarships to deserving students based on merit and financial need. Below is a list of scholarships offered by the institute to students enrolled in various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs, along with their eligibility criteria and details:
| Name of Scholarship | Scholarship Awards | Eligibility of Scholarships | |
| Top Class Education for SC and ST Category Students | Students are offered full fee concessions + INR 2,220 p.m. for boarding & lodging + INR 3,000 p.a. for books & stationery + Computer/laptop worth INR 45,000 with accessories | All SC/ST category students whose annual family income is less than INR 4,50,000 from all the sources. | |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship to students belonging from minority communities | Maintain Allowance of INR 5,000 p.a. to Day Scholar and INR 10,000 to Hostelers + Course Fee of INR 20,000 p.a. | Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist & Parsi category students having 50% marks or above in the last qualifying examination and whose annual family income is less than INR 2,50,000 are eligible to apply for MCM Scholarship. | |
| Post Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Minority communities | Full reimbursement of full tuition fees, hostel charges, and other refundable fees. | Students belonging from Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist & Parsi categories and having a minimum of 50% marks in the last qualifying examination and whose annual family income is less than INR 2,00,000 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. | |
| Post Matric Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC students. | Students receive Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees along with a monthly maintenance allowance of INR 1,200 to SC/ST Hostellers and INR 550 to SC/ST Day Scholars. While for the OBC students the monthly allowance rate is INR 350 for Day Scholars and INR 750 for Hostellers. | SC/ST Students whose annual family income is INR 2,50,000 or less and OBC Students whose annual family income are INR 1,00,000 or less are eligible to apply for Post Matric Scholarship. | |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K students | Tuition fee up to INR 1.25 lakhs is paid by the institute along with INR 1 lakh for hostel fee and incidentals. | Students belonging to the J&K and appearing in the 10+2 state board examination of J&K are eligible to apply for this scholarship. | |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students | INR 10,000-12,000 per annum | Any students enrolled in the B.Tech/B.Arch program of NIT Hamirpur having more than 80% marks in 10+2 examination from CBSE are eligible to apply for this scholarship. | |
| Prime Minister’s Merit Scholarship | INR 1,250 for boys per month and INR 1,500 for girls per month | Wards & widows of Ex-CPFs personnel died in harness/disabled while on duty with 60% marks in 10+2 Exam. Also, for the renewal of Scholarship in subsequent years, a candidate should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in each year. | |
| Centrally sponsored Scholarship Scheme of Post Matric | Maintenance allowance for Day Scholars & Hostelers for (SC/ST) INR 550 p.m., INR 1200 p.m., for (OBC) INR 350 p.m., INR 750 p.m. + reimbursement of non-refundable fees. | Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories are eligible to apply for the Centrally Sponsored Scholarship Scheme of Post Matric. | |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chhatravritti Yojana | INR 10,000 per annum | Only the top ten students of H.P. Boards are eligible to apply for this scholarship. | |
| NHFDC-Scholarship (scheme for students with disabilities ) | Reimbursement of course fee & hostel charges + other charges as per the type of disability | Indian students with at least 40% disabilities certified as per definition under the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 whose annual family income doesn’t exceed INR 3 lakhs are eligible for this scholarship. | |
In addition to the scholarships mentioned above, students at NIT Hamirpur have access to various private scholarships provided by different multinational corporations and companies. These private scholarships encompass programs such as the ONGC Scholarship, NTPC Scholarship, Coal India Scholarship Scheme, Indian Oil Education Scholarship Scheme, GHES Scholarship, Samsung Star Scholarship, and several others.
NIT Hamirpur Scholarship FAQs
Q: How do I apply for scholarships at NIT Hamirpur?
A: To apply for scholarships at NIT Hamirpur, interested students should visit the official website and complete the online application form for scholarships. However, scholarship awards are granted only after the applicant’s selection process.
Q: What are the minimum eligibility criteria for private scholarships at NIT Hamirpur?
A: The minimum eligibility criteria for private scholarships at NIT Hamirpur vary depending on the scholarship. Each scholarship sets its own criteria based on minimum marks obtained in the last qualifying examination and annual family income.
Q: Is it possible to study at NIT Hamirpur for free?
A: Yes, meritorious students who have scored over 90% in their last qualifying examination are eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement and additional benefits such as a monthly maintenance allowance, allowing them to study for free at NIT Hamirpur.