Scholarships for students are designed to support meritorious and deserving candidates in pursuing quality technical education without financial constraints. At NIT Rourkela, meritorious students are encouraged through a wide range of scholarship schemes aimed at recognizing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusive access to education. The Institute also provides financial assistance in the form of selective scholarships and fee waivers to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Special scholarship schemes are available for SC, ST, OBC, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and female students. These scholarships may cover tuition fees, hostel charges, or provide monthly stipends, enabling students to focus on academic learning, research, and skill development. Scholarships at NIT Rourkela are offered through multiple sources, including alumni contributions, corporate sponsors, State Governments, and the Government of India. A well-defined procedure is followed for availing scholarships, and each application is carefully scrutinized and verified before approval.
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| Widows of deceased Armed Forces personnel Wards (sons/daughters) of deceased/ex-servicemen |
| Benefits |
Monthly stipend (paid annually):
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| Detail Links |
| https://www.desw.gov.in/prime-ministers-scholarship-scheme-pmss |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| You must have confirmed first-year admission (for the relevant academic year) in an undergraduate or 5-year integrated engineering/technology program in one of the Top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering institutes in India (including IITs, NITs, etc.). Preference Categories:
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| Detail Links |
| https://bhartifoundation.org/bharti-airtel-scholarship/ |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Benefits |
| Financial assistance: Helps students cover costs associated with higher education. Interest-free loan: The loan is provided without any interest. |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/ https://www.bsefcl.bihar.gov.in/baee0721-1715-4c30-9129-c51009e33162 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| Scholarship assistance shall be provided in the first year of Technical or Professional degree programmes to students admitted through merit based on competitive entrance examination ranks. |
| Benefits |
| Scholarship (approx.) Technical/Professional Degree ₹600, Technical Diploma / Allied Courses ₹360, Non-Technical Degree (BA/B.Sc/B.Com, etc.) ₹180, Handicapped children studying in college ₹240 |
| Detail Links |
| https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/SCSP/BSNL.pdf |
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| Buddy4Study is a digital scholarship portal that helps students in India discover, apply for, and track scholarships both government and private from one place. It acts as a centralized marketplace for scholarships so students don’t have to search multiple sites or applications. |
| Benefits |
| It does not give a single scholarship itself instead, it lists many individual scholarship schemes that students can apply for through one portal |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/ |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Merit Scholarship
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| Benefits |
| Financial support during schooling, graduation, and occasionally technical/medical education, including help towards tuition and hostel costs for engineering/medical studies |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/ccl-coal-india-scholarship |
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| Many different Chhattisgarh Scholarship schemes available for students (school, college & higher education) offered by the Government of Chhattisgarh |
| Benefits |
| Different scholarship schemes provide different benefits depending on eligibility, course, and category. |
| Detail Links |
| https://schoolscholarship.cg.nic.in/ |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| The Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme is a national-level scholarship aimed at identifying and nurturing cultural talent among young children across India. |
| Benefits |
| Different scholarship schemes provide different benefits depending on eligibility, course, and category. |
| Detail Links |
| https://ccrtindia.gov.in/scheme-scholarships-ctss/ |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| The EIL Scholarship is a financial assistance programme provided by Engineers India Limited (EIL) a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise aimed at meritorious and deserving SC (Scheduled Caste) and ST (Scheduled Tribe) students who are pursuing full-time undergraduate engineering courses in India. |
| Benefits |
| Upto Rs. 36,000/- |
| Detail Links |
| https://forstu.co/sdetails/187 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| Every scholarship has its own set of eligibility criteria that students need to fulfil and be eligible to apply for the scholarship opportunity |
| Benefits |
| According to student course Fee |
| Detail Links |
| https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/ |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| Students must be in their first year of one of the following professional degree programs Passed Class 12 or equivalent with valid marks (usually 70 %+) Admission must be based on rank/merit in a competitive national or state-level entrance exam or counselling. |
| Benefits |
| Selected students receive ₹50,000 per year for each year of the course (typically up to 4–5 years depending on the program). |
| Detail Links |
| https://ffe.org/scholarships/#eligibilities |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Benefits |
| Tuition fee, maintenance allowance or hostel and mess charges as per our norms. Other necessary academic expenses such as books, travel, clothing, etc. |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.faeaindia.org/ |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Indian Citizen – Applicant must be a citizen of India.
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| Benefits |
| One-time award of ₹1,00,000 (One Lakh Rupees) to selected applicants; this is given to support the implementation or development of the proposed idea/innovation. |
| Detail Links |
| https://apply.ydfindia.org/enrol/index.php?id=178 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Benefits |
| Selected applicants will receive a scholarship of up to ₹1,00,000 per year for the duration of the course (For a maximum of four years), covering their actual expenses. |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/page/infosys-stem-stars-scholarship |
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| Benefits |
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| Detail Links |
| https://online-inspire.gov.in/?returnUrl=%2FScholarshipApplicationForm%2FIndex |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Educational Levels Covered:
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| Benefits |
| Monthly ₹2,500–₹3,200 (higher limit for girls/PH/ex-servicemen widows) Amounts vary by category & eligibility. |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/sitaram-jindal-foundation-scholarship-scheme |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| This is a State-level scholarship scheme offering various scholarship benefits depending on the student’s social category and family income. |
| Benefits |
| Different scholarship schemes provide different benefits depending on eligibility, course, and category. |
| Detail Links |
| https://highereducation.kerala.gov.in/index.php/scholarship-links |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| Open for meritorious girl students across India. Applicants must have scored at least 75% or more marks or equivalent CGPA in Class 12 board examinations. Applicant's annual family income must be less than INR 6,00,000. |
| Benefits |
| A scholarship amount of INR 1.5 lakh* per year will be given to each selected scholar till completion of her professional graduation course/degree. |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/page/kotak-kanya-scholarship |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Benefits |
| Selected scholars receive a stipend of ₹13,400 per month for 24 months (full programme duration), helping cover living expenses. |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/l-t-build-india-scholarship |
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| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/lic-golden-jubilee-scholarship |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Students currently pursuing undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) studies in India.
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| Benefits |
| Up to 50000/ year |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/page/mirae-asset-foundation-scholarship-program |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Benefits |
| Full tuition fees or up to ₹1,50,000, whichever is lower, as per the institute’s fee structure |
| Detail Links |
| https://medhavikalyan.mp.gov.in/MMVY.aspx |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Indian students who have secured admission (or are entering) into professional UG courses such as:
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| Benefits |
| Approximate total scholarship amounts (may vary by year/course): 45000-150000 |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.northsouth.org/india-impact/india-scholarships/scholarship-guidelines/ |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students |
| Benefits |
| Based on different schemes: 20000-200000 |
| Detail Links |
| https://scholarships.gov.in/ApplicationForm/login |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| Central Sector Scholarship of top Class Education for SC ST Students |
| Benefits |
| Based on different schemes: 20000-200000 |
| Detail Links |
| https://scholarships.gov.in/ApplicationForm/login |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| The NTSE scholarship is a government-funded scholarship awarded to students based on their performance in the two-stage National Talent Search Examination (NTSE). |
| Benefits |
| Undergraduate and postgraduate: Rs. 2,000 per month |
| Detail Links |
| https://ncert.nic.in/national-talent-examination.php?ln=en |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| The eligibility criteria of different schemes hosted in the portal varies from scheme to scheme. Students studying in India and fulfilling the requirements of various scheme guidelines & Ministries are eligible to apply for the scholarships. |
| Benefits |
| The benefits of different schemes hosted in the portal varies from scheme to scheme |
| Detail Links |
| https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/check-eligibility |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Benefits |
| Selected 1000 students will receive a scholarship of INR 48,000 each on an annual basis to enable them to complete their education. |
| Detail Links |
| https://ongcscholar.org/#/fellowshipScheme |
| Eligibility Criteria |
First three toppers from each year of the following streams of engineering:
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| Benefits |
| Engineering - INR 80,000 per Student |
| Detail Links |
| https://jindal.opjems.com/award.aspx |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Benefits |
| The selected candidates will receive financial assistance in the form of a cheque. |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/priyadarshni-academy-student-scholarship |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Undergraduate (UG) Scholarship:
First-year undergraduate students enrolled in any full-time degree course across India (all streams).
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| Benefits |
| The total amount of scholarship available over the duration of the degree programme, will be up to INR 2 Lakhs |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/UG_Scholarship.aspx |
| Eligibility Criteria |
To be eligible, an applicant must:
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| Benefits |
| Financial support for covering tuition fees Assistance for the expenses of study materials Accommodation expenses for hostellers |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/sitaram-jindal-foundation-scholarship-scheme |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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| Benefits |
| Up to ₹ 75,000 For UG Up to ₹ 2,50,000 For PG |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.sbiashascholarship.co.in/ |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
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| Benefits |
| Financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 per year** All students will apply for renewal every year and renewal is subject to maintaining a minimum 8 CGPA for Engineering courses |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.swamidayanand.org/scholarship-india |
| Eligibility Criteria |
A special loan product will enable collateral free, guarantor free education loans; made accessible through a simple, transparent, student-friendly and entirely digital application process. Furthermore, for students with up to Rs. 8 lakhs annual family income, the scheme will also provide for 3% interest subvention on loans up to Rs 10 lakh. This is in addition to the full interest subvention already offered to students with up to Rs. 4.5 lakhs annual family income. The Scheme is applicable for all Scheduled Banks/Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)/Cooperative Banks. |
| Benefits |
| Loan amounts up to ₹7.5 lakhs will be provided a 75% credit guarantee by the Government of India, to support banks to expand coverage. |
| Detail Links |
| https://pmvidyalaxmi.co.in/AboutScheme.aspx |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| Vidyasaarathi is an online scholarship platform created and managed by Protean eGov Technologies Ltd. (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure) that serves as a single-window portal for students to browse and apply for multiple education scholarship schemes offered by various corporates and organizations across India. |
| Benefits |
| It does not give a single scholarship itself instead, it lists many individual scholarship schemes that students can apply for through one portal |
| Detail Links |
| https://www.vidyasaarathi.co.in/Vidyasaarathi/ |
In addition to the scholarships mentioned above, NIT Rourkela students can also benefit from a range of alumni-sponsored scholarships. These scholarships are instituted by distinguished alumni and alumni associations to support meritorious and deserving students. They are typically awarded based on criteria such as academic excellence, financial need, or overall performance, and aim to encourage talent, reduce financial burden, and strengthen alumni–student engagement within the institute.
| Name of the Scholarship/Financial Assistance |
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| 1972 Batch Alumni Endowment Scholarship |
| P Anasuya Memorial Scholarship |
| P Vijayalakshmi Memorial Scholarships |
| R. K. Paramguru Scholarship |
| Shashikala Deo Memorial Scholarship |
| Prof. G. K. Roy Memorial Scholarships |
| Sqn. Ldr. Rudra Pratap Deo Memorial Scholarship |
| NITROAA Endowment Scholarship |



