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IIT Bombay Scholarships: Amount, Eligibility & Details

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IIT Bombay Scholarships 2027

An IIT Bombay scholarship comes from the institute, from alumni donors or from the government. The Academic Office runs the IIT Bombay scholarship schemes for undergraduates through one online portal. The IIT Bombay scholarship details 2027 below follow the memorandum of 22 July 2026. The IIT Bombay scholarship eligibility rules and amounts are for the 2026-27 year.

Rs 5 lakh

Family Income Limit

Parental gross income, financial year 2025-26

25%

MCM Cap

Share of the sanctioned UG intake

Rs 40,000

MCM a Year, Top Band

Income up to Rs 1 lakh, plus free tuition

16 Nov 2026

Last Date to Apply

Portal: my.iitb.ac.in

Set each IIT Bombay scholarship against the B.Tech tuition of Rs 1,00,000 a semester, which the IIT Bombay fees page lists. Postgraduate students get assistantships instead, and a later section covers them.

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Does IIT Bombay Give Scholarships?

Yes. IIT Bombay gives scholarships to undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. students. The IIT Bombay scholarship schemes for UG students include the MCM and the Women Merit Scholarship. They also include free messing for SC and ST students, remission of fees and named awards. Every scheme asks for a fresh income certificate each year.

Do IIT Bombay Scholarships Need a Fresh Income Certificate Every Year?

Yes. Every scheme asks for a fresh income certificate each year. It must show the gross income of both parents for the financial year 2025-26, as the memorandum of 22 July 2026 states.

Types of Scholarships at IIT Bombay 2027

IIT Bombay offers seven types of scholarship and financial aid, and each one covers a different group of students. The cards show what each scheme gives. These IIT Bombay scholarship schemes are from the institute pages, and the eligibility rules are in the next section.

🎓UG MeritMerit-Cum-Means (MCM)Free tuition plus Rs 40,000 a year for income up to Rs 1 lakh. It pays Rs 30,000 up to Rs 3 lakh and Rs 20,000 up to Rs 5 lakh. It is limited to 25% of the sanctioned UG intake. The Dual Degree gets it only up to the fourth year.👩‍🎓UG WomenWomen Merit ScholarshipRs 10,000 a year for female UG students whose parental income is up to Rs 5 lakh. It applies only together with the MCM or the SC and ST facilities.🤝CategorySC and ST FacilitiesSC, ST and PwD students get a tuition exemption at any income. SC and ST students with income up to Rs 5 lakh also get free basic-menu messing and a hostel room rent exemption. The pocket allowance is Rs 500 a month for 10 months.💸Income BasedRemission of FeesFor income below Rs 1 lakh, the tuition fee is fully remitted. For income from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, two thirds of the tuition fee is remitted. It covers the B.Tech, Dual Degree, B.S. and B.Des.🏅Donor FundedNamed ScholarshipsAlumni and well-wishers endow these awards, and the Office of the Dean, Alumni and Corporate Relations manages them. The merit basis for new entrants is the JEE Advanced rank, or the UCEED rank for the B.Des.🔬PGPG and Ph.D. AssistantshipsPh.D. students get a teaching assistantship of Rs 37,000 a month for two years, then Rs 42,000. A research assistantship pays Rs 42,000, then Rs 47,000. M.Tech students on a teaching assistantship get Rs 12,400 a month. PMRF fellows get Rs 70,000 a month and a Rs 2 lakh annual grant.🏦LoansEducation Loans and Financial AidThe PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme gives collateral-free loans, with a 75% credit guarantee on loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh. SBI and Canara Bank have branches on campus. The Student Benevolent Fund and the IIT Bombay Alumni Association financial aid programme also help.

The institute also asks students to check the National Scholarship Portal for each IIT Bombay scholarship alternative. Central and state schemes there can pay more than the institute scholarships.

How Much Does the IIT Bombay MCM Scholarship Pay?

The MCM is the main IIT Bombay merit scholarship. It waives tuition and pays Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000 a year, by income band. The money is paid for 10 months. A B.Tech tuition waiver is worth Rs 2,00,000 a year. It does not cover hostel charges, mess or other institute fees. A girl student with the MCM adds Rs 10,000 a year.

Is There an IIT Bombay Scholarship for M.Tech and Ph.D. Students?

Yes. The IIT Bombay scholarship details 2027 for M.Tech students depend on the category. Those admitted under the teaching assistantship get Rs 12,400 a month. Research assistants in the M.Tech get Rs 13,400 to Rs 15,400 a month as the years go on. Ph.D. students get the Ph.D. assistantship rates in the cards above. A Ph.D. student can also be nominated for the PMRF after admission.

IIT Bombay Scholarship Eligibility 2027

IIT Bombay scholarship eligibility depends on your category, your family income and your marks. Each IIT Bombay merit scholarship also has its own limit. The income limit for every UG scheme is Rs 5 lakh a year. That is the gross income of both parents from all sources in the financial year 2025-26, without any standard deduction. Category alone decides the tuition exemption.

ScholarshipWho qualifiesCondition
MCMB.Tech, Dual Degree, B.S., B.Des. studentsIncome up to Rs 5 lakh; merit by rank or CPI
Tuition exemptionSC, ST and PwD studentsNone, any income
Free messing, pocket money, room rentSC and ST studentsIncome up to Rs 5 lakh
Women Merit ScholarshipFemale UG studentsIncome up to Rs 5 lakh, with the MCM or SC/ST facilities
Remission of feesUG studentsIncome up to Rs 5 lakh
  • Merit is your JEE Advanced rank, or your UCEED rank for the B.Des.
  • CPI is not needed for the 2026 batch.
  • Income must be Rs 5 lakh or less.

Who Is Eligible for the IIT Bombay MCM Scholarship?

IIT Bombay scholarship eligibility for the MCM has two parts. Your parental income must be Rs 5 lakh or less. Your merit must also place you inside the 25% limit of this IIT Bombay merit scholarship. New entrants are ranked by JEE Advanced rank, or by UCEED rank for the B.Des. CPI is not needed for the 2026 batch. Later years need a CPI of 6.00 or above at the end of 2025-26.

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Can I Get an IIT Bombay Scholarship If My Family Income Is Above Rs 5 Lakh?

Not from the institute income-based schemes. Every IIT Bombay scholarship scheme stops at Rs 5 lakh. The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme still helps with loans. It gives a 3% interest subvention on loans up to Rs 10 lakh if family income is up to Rs 8 lakh. You can also apply to central and state schemes on the National Scholarship Portal.

Can PG Students Get the IIT Bombay MCM Scholarship?

No. The MCM is for UG students of the B.Tech, Dual Degree, B.S. and B.Des. PG students get assistantships instead, as the types section shows.

How to Apply for IIT Bombay Scholarships 2027

You apply for every UG scholarship on one portal, my.iitb.ac.in, with your LDAP login. The IIT Bombay scholarship 2027 form covers the MCM, free messing, remission of fees, the Women Merit Scholarship and the named awards. The 2026 new-entrant window opened on 30 July 2026, and it closes on 16 November 2026. The IIT Bombay scholarship information below applies to this window.

  1. 20 April 2026

    Phase a for On-Roll Students

    The window ran until 12 July 2026.

  2. 20 July 2026

    Phase B for On-Roll Students

    Open for the 2023 to 2025 batches, and the B.S.+M.Sc. Dual Degree from 2022, until 16 November 2026.

  3. 30 July 2026

    New Entrants Can Apply

    For the 2026 batch of B.Tech, Dual Degree, B.S., B.Des. and M.Sc.

  4. 10 November 2026

    Resubmission Ends

    Applications received from 10 to 16 November are accepted or rejected, with no resubmission.

  5. 16 November 2026

    Portal Closes

    The institute does not extend this date.

  6. 26 January 2027

    Pocket Money Released

    For the Spring semester, after registration is complete.

You then pay the rest of the fee for the Spring semester as the portal shows. Update and verify your bank account on the ASC portal before you apply.

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When Is the IIT Bombay Scholarship Deadline?

The last date is 16 November 2026. Do not wait for the last week. Applications received from 10 to 16 November 2026 have no option of resubmission. For IIT Bombay scholarship information, write to ugscholarships@iitb.ac.in. For portal problems, write to asc.help@iitb.ac.in.

How Long Does the IIT Bombay Scholarship Decision Take?

The Academic Office scrutinises each application within three working days and emails the decision. The Autumn fee refund, with any monthly allowance, is paid within 15 days of approval.

Documents Required for IIT Bombay Scholarships

You need a parental income certificate for the financial year 2025-26 to claim any IIT Bombay scholarship. The certificate must meet these rules. This IIT Bombay scholarship information is for the 2026-27 year. For IIT Bombay Information on scholarship eligibility, refer to the applicable guidelines.

  • Issued by the competent authority of your state, on or after 1 April 2026.
  • Valid until 31 March 2027.
  • A clear, readable scan with a QR code or barcode, so it can be verified online.
  • It must show the gross income of both parents.
  • A legal affidavit if one parent has no income source.

If the certificate cannot be verified online, submit the signed original to the Academic Office before the last date. Some state sites need an OTP, so give it to the UG Unit staff when they ask. Forged papers go to the Disciplinary Action Committee.

Forged Papers Are Reported

The Disciplinary Action Committee handles forged income certificates. Submit only a certificate that the issuing state site can verify.

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Which Income Proof Does IIT Bombay Accept for the Scholarship?

IIT Bombay accepts an income certificate from the authority named for your state. For Maharashtra it is the Tahsildar or Naib Tahsildar. The institute lists the authority for each state and union territory in the memorandum. The certificate must be for the year 2025-26, not an older year.

Can You Use an Old Income Certificate for the IIT Bombay Scholarship?

No. The certificate must be for 2025-26, issued on or after 1 April 2026 and valid until 31 March 2027. An older year is not accepted.

IIT Bombay Scholarship Selection Process 2027

The 2026 memorandum asks for no written test or interview for any IIT Bombay scholarship route. The Academic Office scrutinises each application against the income, category and merit rules. Each IIT Bombay scholarship 2027 award follows these rules. Meeting the rules does not guarantee an award, because the MCM covers only 25% of the sanctioned intake.

0

Tests or Interviews

The 2026 memorandum asks for none

25%

MCM Cap

Share of the sanctioned UG intake

1

Scholarship at a Time

The most beneficial one is given

You cannot choose a scheme on the form. The student gets the most beneficial scholarship for which they qualify. The award is prospective and not retrospective. A student can hold only one IIT Bombay scholarship at a time. Suppose you accept an outside scholarship during the same period. Then tell the institute at once and refund the institute scholarship you received.

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Can I Lose the IIT Bombay Merit Scholarship If My CPI Drops?

Yes. The IIT Bombay merit scholarship continues for the standard duration of the programme only with satisfactory performance. For on-roll students, the 2026-27 applications needed a CPI of 6.00 or above at the end of 2025-26. Check the next memorandum for the CPI rule that applies to you.

Is There an IIT Bombay Scholarship for Girls in 2027?

Yes. Female UG students with income up to Rs 5 lakh get the Women Merit Scholarship of Rs 10,000 a year. It comes on top of the MCM or the SC and ST facilities. It does not work alone, so a girl student with no other award does not get it.

IIT Bombay Scholarship Statistics 2027

IIT Bombay publishes no head count for each scholarship, but its NIRF 2026 data shows how many students get tuition support. These IIT Bombay scholarship 2027 numbers are the latest reported, and the sheet does not split the count by scheme.

ProgrammeStudentsFull reimbursement from institute funds
UG, four years5,698889
PG, two years3,4347

Government schemes funded the full tuition of 1,467 four-year UG students and 663 PG students. Private bodies did so for 294 UG students and one PG student. The MCM is capped at 25% of each batch, and the other IIT Bombay scholarship schemes have no such cap.

889 of 5,698

UG Students, Institute Funds

Full tuition reimbursement, NIRF 2026 data

1,467

UG Students, Government Schemes

Full tuition funded

294

UG Students, Private Bodies

Full tuition funded

663

PG Students, Government Schemes

Full tuition funded

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How Many Students Get an IIT Bombay Scholarship?

The institute does not publish a count of recipients by scheme. Its NIRF 2026 sheet shows 889 of 5,698 four-year UG students with full tuition reimbursement from institute funds. PG students mostly get assistantships rather than tuition reimbursement.

Do PG Students Get Tuition Reimbursement at IIT Bombay?

Very few. The NIRF 2026 sheet shows 7 of 3,434 two-year PG students with full reimbursement from institute funds. PG students mostly get assistantships instead.

Commonly asked questions

Answers to what readers ask most often.

Q: What are the IIT Bombay scholarship details 2027 for B.Tech students?

The IIT Bombay scholarship details 2027 for B.Tech cover the MCM and the Women Merit Scholarship. They also cover free messing, remission of fees and named awards. Data Sources: Academic Office memorandum, 22 July 2026.

Q: How many income bands does the IIT Bombay MCM scholarship have?

Three. Income up to Rs 1 lakh pays Rs 40,000 a year. Income up to Rs 3 lakh pays Rs 30,000, and income up to Rs 5 lakh pays Rs 20,000. Tuition is waived in every band. Data Sources: IIT Bombay MCM scholarship page.

Q: Is the Rs 5 lakh income limit the same for every IIT Bombay scholarship?

Yes, for the UG schemes. Parental gross income must be Rs 5,00,000 or less in the financial year 2025-26. The tuition exemption for SC, ST and PwD students applies at any income. Data Sources: Academic Office memorandum, 22 July 2026.

Q: What is the IIT Bombay scholarship eligibility for SC and ST students?

Tuition is exempt for SC, ST and PwD students at any income. SC and ST students with income up to Rs 5 lakh also get free messing and a room rent exemption. They also get Rs 500 a month. Data Sources: IIT Bombay free messing facilities page.