Scholarship for BTech Students in India: Eligibility, Amount, Government, Dates, Application Process 2025

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 25, 2025

A BTech degree is regarded as one of the most sought-after and demanded courses in India. However, the fees for BTech courses, on an average, range from INR 5,00,000 to INR 20,00,000 or more, depending on the college and specialization. For many BTech aspirants in India, this cost tends to be a financial burden. To bridge this gap, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations come forth to extend financial aid in terms of scholarships. As a result of these scholarships, many students are able to pursue their degree of interest, in spite of their limitations.

The following sections of the article cover scholarships offered by the government and private organizations for BTech students in India, their eligibility criteria and Application process.

Key aspects of Scholarships for BTech students

Scholarship eligibility: Merit score, Research work, Economic background, Foreign studies, Disabilities
Scholarship amount offered: INR 10,000 to 20,00,000
Popular scholarship programs:
- Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses (CS) Minorities,
- PM’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles,
- S.N. Bose Scholars Program,
- Tata Realty Scholarship for Girls, etc.
Scholarship application: Visit official websites of offering parties
Application dates: Open from April to December

Scholarships for BTech students: Highlights

Scholarships are offered to students who are in need of financial aid in order to encourage the youth to pursue technical education. The following table gives an overview of various scholarships available, their eligibility, and amount details.

Particulars	Details
Scholarship Eligibility	Merit score Research work Economic background Foreign studies Disabilities Communities
Scholarship Amount	INR 10,000 to INR 20,00,000
Popular BTech Scholarships	Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses (CS) Minorities
	PM’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
	S.N. Bose Scholars Program
	Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Degree Level
	Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Fellowship
	Tata Realty Scholarship for Girls
	Concord Biotech Limited Scholarship
Scholarship Application Dates	April to December

Are you eligible for BTech scholarships in India?

Scholarships are available in India for students aspiring to pursue BTech degrees, under various constraints. Students can avail a scholarship program if they fall under any of the following categories:

Family income less than INR 2.5 LPA
A person with a 40% disability issued by a competent medical authority, with family income not exceeding INR 6 LPA
Permanent resident of north-eastern states, with family income not exceeding INR 8 LPA
Wards/widows of AF & CAPF personnel who died in harness/retired/are serving
Cleared GATE with a passing score, wishing to pursue higher education
Children of Beedi, ore and mine workers with at least six months of service and a family income not exceeding INR 10,000 per month
Indian citizens pursuing a Bachelor's or Masters' degree at a recognised institution of higher education
Indian students with 60% marks in BTech degree (Internship scheme)
Female students with 50% marks in class 12 or diploma, with family income not exceeding INR 5 L

Scholarships for BTech students in India

BTech scholarships empower students to focus on their studies, achieve academic excellence and contribute to India's technological advancement. Both governmental and private bodies come forth to offer scholarships, which are stated in the following tables along with their details.

Central Government Scholarships for BTech students in India

Many scholarships are offered by the Central Government for BTech students in India. The details for some of the top scholarships are mentioned in the table below.

Scholarship Name	Provider	Eligibility Criteria	Last Date to Apply	Scholarship Amount
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses (CS) Minorities	Ministry of Minority Affairs	Students pursuing a technical/professional course at UG/PG level with at least 50% marks, with family income not exceeding INR 2.5 L	September to October	INR 20,000 per year
Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment	A person with 40% disability issued by competent medical authority, with family income not exceeding INR 6 L	December	INR 2,00,000 Tuition Fee, INR 30,000 for computer and assistive devices and other perks
PM’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles	Welfare and Rehabilitation Board, Ministry of Home Affairs	Wards/widows of AF & CAPFs personnel who are- died in harness/ retired/ serving. Pursuing first professional degree programme in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, and Veterinary. 60% marks in MEQ	October	INR 30,000 (Boys) INR 36,000 (Girls)
AICTE PG (GPAT/GATE) Scholarship	AICTE	GATE/GPAT qualified candidates	December	INR 12,400 per month
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Fellowship	IISc	Students with science background wishing to pursue higher courses	September	INR 20,000 (Graduate courses) INR 28,000 (Master’s courses)
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers- Post Matric	Ministry of Labour and Employment	Students enrolled in General or Technical education. Children of Beedi, ore and mine workers with at least six months of service. Family income not exceeding INR 10,000 per month.	December	INR 6,000 to 25,000
S.N. Bose Scholars Program	SERB, DST, Govt. of India, IUSSTF, WINStep Forward	Indian citizens pursuing a Bachelor's or Masters' degree at a recognised institution of higher education.	September	INR 2,07,000 (Living Expenses) INR 8,31,000 (Tuition Fees)
Digital India Internship Scheme	National Informatics Centre (NIC)	Indian students with 60% marks in BTech degree	April	INR 10,000 per month

State Government Scholarships for BTech students in India

State governments in India also offer scholarships for BTech students. Below are some of the top State Government-funded Scholarships for B.Tech Students in India by different ministries and state-run institutions.

Scholarship Name	Provider	Eligibility Criteria	Last Date to Apply	Scholarship Amount
Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Degree Level	Directorate of Technical Education, Vocational & Industrial Training, Government of Himachal Pradesh	Postgraduate degree holder in Engineering and Technology	January	INR 400 per month
NEC Merit Scholarship for Students	North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region	Permanent resident of the North-Eastern states. Pursuing a degree course or passing with 60% marks, with family income not exceeding INR 8 L	December	INR 30,000 per year
State Merit Scholarship	Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland	Resident of Nagaland pursuing post matric or Non-indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland who are permanently settled in Nagaland and secured top 10 positions in Board/ University within Nagaland	October	-
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak (RYVP) Internship Programme	Government of Rajasthan	Engineering students between the age of 18 and 35	To be notified	INR 25,000 per month
Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disability	Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra	Residents of Maharashtra with 40% or more disability, studying at post-matric level	September	Maintenance Allowance between INR 230 to INR 550 per month for day scholars' maintenance, allowance between INR 380 and INR 1,200 per month for Hostellers
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) Scholarship for OBC	Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh	OBC resident of Uttar Pradesh, pursuing a higher-level degree, with family income not exceeding INR 2 L	To be notified	Various benefits and rewards
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarships	Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala	First-year student of UG or PG course in Govt/Aided colleges or University Departments belonging to BPL family with 50% or more marks in qualifying exam	October to December	INR 10,000
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarships for Minorities, West Bengal	West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation, Government of West Bengal	Residents of West Bengal studying in class 11 or above belonging to minority communities	August	Up to INR 8,000 per month

Private Scholarships for BTech students in India

Other than government departments and institutes, there are many private organisations that offer scholarship opportunities for BTech students in India. Mentioned below are the private institution-funded scholarships for B.Tech students in India by different private companies and educational institutions.

Scholarship Name	Provider	Eligibility Criteria	Last Date to Apply	Scholarship Amount
G.P. Birla Education Scholarship	G.P. Birla Educational Foundation	Students of West Bengal who have passed 12 or higher with family income not exceeding INR 3 L	July	INR 50,000 per year (Tuition fees) INR 7,000 for books purchase in the first year
JSPN Scholarships	Jaya Satya Pramoda Nidhi (JSPN)	Students from Madhwa Community with good academic record	September	-
Yashad-Sumedha Scholarship	Yashad-Sumedha in partnership with Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Udaipur	BTech Ist year students from Udaipur, Rajsamand, Chittor, Bhilwara and Ajmer districts with 75% marks in SSC. Annual income not exceeding INR 2.5 L	September (Online), September (Offline)	INR 40,000 per year
Tata Realty Scholarship for Girls	Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited	Female students with 50% marks in class 12 or diploma, with family income not exceeding INR 5 L	To be notified	INR 60,000 to 1,00,000
Concord Biotech Limited Scholarship	Concord Biotech Limited	Students must have 50% marks in class 10 and 12 without any backlogs	August	INR 40,000
IOCL Scholarship	Indian Oil Corporation Scholarship Ltd	First-year students pursuing a full-time engineering degree can apply	To be notified	INR 3,000

How to apply for BTech scholarships in India?

The steps to apply for different scholarships can vary based on the offering institutes and requirements. The overall general steps are mentioned in the following steps.

Online registration: Visit the official website of the scholarship that you wish to pursue. Start a new application and enter necessary personal and academic details.
Upload document: After entering the details, students must be asked to upload documents to finish their application.
Submission: Upon submitting the form, the application for a scholarship should be processed.
Future reference: Students must take a printout of the application form or store a soft copy of the application for future reference.

Women-centred BTech scholarships in India

BTech scholarships for girls in India empower female students to excel in the field of technology, breaking the gender barriers. The following table highlights some of the top BTech scholarships for girls in India.

Scholarship Name	Provider	Eligibility Criteria	Last Date to Apply	Scholarship Amount
Tata Realty Scholarship for Girls	Tata Realty and Infrastructure Limited	Female students with 50% marks in class 12 or diploma, with family income not exceeding INR 5 L	To be notified	INR 60,000 to 1,00,000
Tata Housing Scholarships for Meritorious Girl Students	Tata Housing	Girl student in 2nd year of BTech degree, with family income not exceeding INR 3 L	To be notified	INR 60,000
Legrand Empowering Scholarship Program	Legrand	12th pass girl with 75% marks and pursuing B.Tech, with family income not exceeding INR 5 L	August	60% of the annual academic fees, up to INR 60,000 per year till the course ends
For Young Women in Science Scholarship	L'Oréal India	12th pass, pursuing a degree course	October	INR 2,50,000
Indo- US Fellowship for Women in STEM	DST, Govt. of India, IUSSTF	Girls with a PhD degree in technology between the age of 27 to 45 years	To be notified	INR 2,00,000 - 2,49,000
Glow and Lovely Foundation Scholarship	Glow & Lovely Career Foundation	Girl students between 15 to 30 years of age pursuing UG or pG courses	November	INR 50,000
Sanshakt Scholarship	Dr. Reddy’s Foundation	Class 12 pass	November	INR 80,000 per year for 3 years
Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search Senior Scholarship Test	Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS)	Class 12 pass girl students from West Bengal	July	INR 4,000 and other benefits

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Top BTech Colleges in India

India is home to some of the best BTech colleges offering courses in various streams. The top 10 colleges providing BTech courses are mentioned in the following table.

College Name	Average Course Fee (INR)	Scholarship
IIT Madras	2.09 L	Check IIT Madras Scholarship
IIT Delhi	2.54 L	Check IIT Delhi Scholarship
IIT Bombay	2.29 L	Check IIT Bombay Scholarship
IIT Kharagpur	2.23 L	Check IIT Kharagpur Scholarship
IIT Kanpur	2.29 L	Check IIT Kanpur Scholarship
IIT Roorkee	2.30 L	Check IIT Roorkee Scholarship
BITS Pilani	5.71 L	Check BITS Pilani Scholarship
IIT Guwahati	2.19 L	Check IIT Guwahati Scholarship
IIT Hyderabad	2.41 L	Check IIT Hyderabad Scholarship
NIT Trichy	1.78 L	Check NIT Trichy Scholarship

BTech Scholarships FAQs:

Ques. Are scholarships only applicable for 1st-year BTech students?

Ans. No, scholarships from the government and private bodies can be availed by all BTech students from the 1st to the 4th year. Students who have passed Class XII (CBSE board) or the equivalent examination of State Boards for the current year are eligible to apply.

Ques. Are students enrolled in diploma courses eligible for NSP scholarships?

Ans. No. Only those students who have qualified for the class XII exam or an equivalent exam during the current academic year are eligible to apply.

Ques. Which scholarship is best for BTech students?

Ans. Several scholarships are available for B.Tech students, both from the government and private organizations. Some of the best options include the AICTE PG Scholarship (GATE/GPAT), the INSPIRE Scholarship by the Department of Science and Technology, and the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Fellowship.

Ques. Are there scholarship schemes for first graduates in India?

Ans. Yes, the rate of scholarship towards tuition fee for General Degree courses is Rs.30,000 per annum, for Engineering course Rs.1.25 lakh per annum and for medical studies Rs.3.0 lakh per annum. Fixed Maintenance allowance of Rs. 1.0 lakh per annum is provided to all students under the Central Sector scheme of scholarship.

Ques. What documents are required when applying for BTech scholarships in India?

Ans. The specific documents required can vary based on the scholarship, but generally, the following documents are required:

Identity proof.
Academic certificates.
Income certificates.
Letter of recommendation.
Additional documents specified by the particular scholarship.

Ques. Can I apply for multiple scholarships simultaneously?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships simultaneously, provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each of them. However, ensure that you carefully follow the application guidelines and meet all deadlines to increase your chances of securing financial assistance.