National Institute of Technology - [NITC], Calicut - Scholarship Details

NIT Calicut offers an array of scholarships for its students enrolled among the different programs offered by the institute. Each scholarship of NIT Calicut has its own eligibility criteria and each individual is awarded only one scholarship among all only after he/she satisfies the minimum requirements. Also, the students are required to renew their scholarship each semester/year without having any backlogs. Some of the most popular scholarships offered at NIT Calicut are mentioned below. 

Merit Cum Means Scholarship:

• The Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarship is awarded to the needy and meritorious students belonging from the minorities. 
• In order to be eligible for MCM Scholarship, candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in their last qualifying examinations.
• Also, the students should have an annual family income of not more than INR 2,50,000 from all the sources.
• Students are awarded INR 25,000 per annum (INR 30,000 per annum for hostler) as the scholarship awards.

E-Grantz:

• E-Grantz is a web-based solution for the timely disbursement of educational assistance for all the post-matric students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories in Kerala. 
• The E-Grantz are only available for the students whose parents are permanent residents of Kerala with an annual family income of less than INR 6 lakhs.
• A student should have maintained a minimum of 75% attendance to get E-Grantz benefits. 
• The benefits or E-Grantz at NIT Calicut includes:
  • Reimbursement of all fees except caution deposit
  • Mess fees up to INR 3500 per month
  • Laptop computer at the beginning of the course
  • Pocket money INR 250 per month for hostellers and INR 750 per month for day scholars.

Central Sector –Top Class For SC/ST Students:

• The Central Sector Top Class Scholarship Scheme is specially designated to the students of SC/ST categories to promote quality education among them.
• Any student of the SC/ST category from any part of the country having an annual family income of less than INR 4,50,000 can avail of the facility of Central Sector Top Class Scholarship Schemes.
• The scholarship is completely merit-based and the previous academic performance of a student will be considered for renewal of the scholarship award.
• A full tuition fee waiver is offered to the student under this scholarship scheme along with some other benefits such as:
  • Hostel expenses with a limitation of INR 2200 per month
  • Laptop/ Computer worth INR 45,000 at the beginning of the course
  • INR 3000 for Books and stationery expenses. 

Apart from the above-mentioned scholarships, students of NIT Calicut can also apply for several other scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and Education Loan provided by different banks to lessen the financial burden of students by providing easy EMI options. The other scholarships offered at NIT Calicut are as follows:

• Scholarship to students from another state
• Online Scholarship of other states
• Scholarships by Various Foundations 
• Merit Scholarships by Corporates
• SPDC Scholarship to DASA/CIWG Students

NIT Calicut Scholarship FAQs

Ques. How can I renew my scholarship award at NIT Calicut?

Ans. NIT Calicut has renewal criteria for each scholarship offered by the institute such as a minimum CGPA in the last semester, annual family income, etc. Students are required to meet the basic requirements for the renewal of scholarships. 

Ques. Are education loans available at NIT Calicut?

Ans. Yes, NIT Calicut offers education loans for students who are unable to get scholarships. The education loan is offered by SBI on the basis of the family earning which allows the students to pay the entire tuition fee in easy installments. 

Ques. What documents are required for scholarships at NIT Calicut?

Ans. The required documents for the Scholarship application are mentioned below:

• 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