Key Scholarships Available
- Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) β Bihar Government: The most common scheme for SC/ST/OBC/EBC students. Provides financial assistance (INR 15,000 per year or more, including tuition fee waivers, maintenance allowance, books/stationery). Hostellers often get higher amounts than day scholars.
Eligibility: Permanent Bihar resident, post-Class 10 studies in recognized institutions, family income limits apply (varies by category).
- Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme: Interest-free/low-interest education loan up to βΉ4 lakh (1% for girls, 4% for boys), repayable after course completion. Ideal for covering any gaps; bonafide certificate and fee structure format available on MIT site.
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes: Central government options like Post-Matric for Minorities (MOMA), Central Sector Scholarship, Saksham (for differently-abled), etc. MIT posts notices for these (MOMA scheme). Apply via scholarships.gov.in; institute assists with verification.
- AICTE/Other Central Schemes: GATE scholarships for M.Tech (limited, merit-based). Some AICTE PG scholarships or national-level aids may apply.
Eligibility (General)
- Bihar domicile for state schemes.
- Category-based (SC/ST/OBC/EBC/minority) or merit (good academic performance).
- Family income limits (below specified thresholds for means-based).
- Enrolled in recognised programs at MIT.
Application Process
- Register/apply on the relevant portal: National Scholarship Portal, Bihar's 7 Nischay Yuva Upmission or state scholarship portal for PMS/Bihar Student Credit Card.
- Fill details, upload documents (marksheets, income/caste certificate, Aadhaar, bank details, admission proof).
- Submit to institute for verification (MIT forwards/attests as required).
- Check MIT website Notice Board for specific lists, deadlines, or formats.
- Track status on portals; disbursal is often direct to bank accounts.