Several scholarship schemes are available at NIT Sikkim for the students pursuing any of the recognized undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in any field of education except the externally sponsored/funded students of research-based programs. Each scholarship scheme of NIT Sikkim has its own eligibility and requirements for the students belonging from different categories. Some of the most popular scholarships and financial aids are mentioned below along with their details.
Name of Scholarship | Amount of Scholarship/Award | Eligibility Criteria | |
Post Matric Scholarship | 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. | |
ICCR Scholarship | Full tuition fee + monthly stipend of INR 4,500 + ACA INR 4,500 + HRA | International students seeking admission through ICCR. | |
NCERT Scholarship | INR 6,000 per annum | Students who are already in receipt of the NCERT Scholarship from 11th and 12th. | |
Interest-Free Loan | State wised different rates and values | Students belonging from SC/ST/OBC Categories. | |
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship to students who belong to Minority communities i.e. (Muslim, Sikh, Christan, Buddhist & Parsi ) | Maintenance allowance of INR 5,000 P.A. for Day Scholars and INR 10,000 P.A. for Hostelers + Course Fee of INR 20,000 | Students belonging from minorities with 50% marks in the last qualifying examination and an annual family income of INR 2 lakhs. | |
Top Class Education for SC-Category Students | Full fee concession + INR 2,220 P.M. for boarding & lodging + INR 3,000 P.A for Books & Stationery + INR 45,000 for Computer with accessories (provided in the Scheme) | 12 Nos. meritorious SC category students whose family income from all sources is not exceeding INR 4.5 lakhs. | |
SAIL Scholarship | INR 4,800 P.A. | Students having an annual family income less than INR 15,000 per annum | |
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. | |
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 upto 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. |
Ques. Does NIT Sikkim provide scholarship facilities for its students?
Ans. Yes, the students of NIT Sikkim can avail the facility of several scholarship schemes at NIT Sikkim once they satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements for the particular scholarship.
Ques. How can a student avail of the scholarship facility at NIT Sikkim?
Ans. A student can avail of the facilities of scholarships and financial assistance by filling out the application form for scholarships by visiting the official website of NIT Sikkim after meeting the minimum requirements.
Ques. Are education loans available at NIT Sikkim?
Ans. Yes, NIT Sikkim also provides the facility of interest-free education loans to support students financially which allows them to pay their academic fees in easy installments. However, the rate or amount of loan will vary from state to state.
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