NIT Calicut – National Institute of Technology Scholarships

Scholarships at NIT Calicut

NIT Calicut provides a variety of scholarships to students enrolled in the institute’s various programmes. Each NIT Calicut scholarship has its own eligibility criteria, and each individual is only awarded one scholarship out of all after meeting the minimum requirements. Furthermore, students must renew their scholarships each semester/year without any backlogs. The following are some of the most popular scholarships available at NIT Calicut.

• Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarship: The Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarship is given to needy and meritorious minority students.
• Candidates must have received a minimum of 50% in their most recent qualifying examinations to be eligible for the MCM Scholarship.
• In addition, the students’ total annual family income should not exceed INR 2,50,000.
• Scholarships are worth INR 25,000 per year for students (INR 30,000 per year for hostlers).

E-Grantz:

E-Grantz is a web-based solution designed for the timely disbursement of educational assistance to post-matric students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories in Kerala. This grant is available only to students whose parents are permanent residents of Kerala and have an annual family income of less than INR 6 lakhs. Additionally, students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance to qualify for E-Grantz benefits.

The E-Grantz benefits at NIT Calicut include:

• Reimbursement of all fees except the caution deposit
• Mess fees up to INR 3500 per month
• A laptop computer at the beginning of the course
• Pocket money of INR 250 per month for hostellers and INR 750 per month for day scholars

Top-tier Central Sector For Students of Color:

The Central Sector Top Class Scholarship Scheme is specifically designed for SC/ST students to promote quality education among them. Any SC/ST student from any part of the country with an annual family income of less than INR 4,50,000 can avail of this scholarship. The scholarship is entirely merit-based, and a student’s previous academic performance will be considered for its renewal.

Under this scholarship scheme, students receive a full tuition fee waiver along with additional benefits such as:

• Hostel expenses up to INR 2200 per month
• A laptop/computer worth INR 45,000 at the beginning of the course
• INR 3000 for books and stationery expenses

Aside from the scholarships mentioned above, students at NIT Calicut can apply for a variety of other scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and Education Loans offered by various banks to help students reduce their financial burden by offering easy EMI options. The following are the other scholarships available at NIT Calicut:

• Scholarships for students from other states
• Other states’ online scholarship
• Scholarships from Various Foundations
• Corporate Scholarships for Academic Excellence
• SPDC Scholarship for DASA/CIWG Students

NIT Calicut Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I renew my NIT Calicut scholarship?

Ans. NIT Calicut has renewal criteria for each scholarship it offers, such as a minimum CGPA in the previous semester, annual family income, and so on. For the renewal of scholarships, students must meet the basic requirements.

Q. Does NIT Calicut offer educational loans?

Ans. Yes, NIT Calicut provides education loans to students who do not qualify for scholarships. SBI offers education loans based on family income, allowing students to pay the entire tuition fee in easy instalments.

Q. What documents are required for NIT Calicut scholarships?

Ans. The following documents are required for the Scholarship application:

• Caste Certificate – Original
• Nativity Certificate Original
• Income Certificate Original
• Marks list of qualifying examination
• Attested by the Gazetted Officer
• Copy of Passbook
• Copy of Adhar Card
• Photo
• Gap Certificate for those who have Gap in their studies