IIT scholarships 2026 are giving high-performing students an opportunity to receive significant financial support after securing top ranks in national entrance examinations. Several IITs have introduced or continued merit-based scholarships and fellowships linked to JEE Advanced, GATE and JAM performance. IIT Kharagpur’s Director’s Platinum Jubilee Excellence Fellowship offers up to ₹90,000 per month to eligible top GATE rankers pursuing a PhD. Candidates ranked among the top 50 in GATE 2026 can receive ₹80,000 monthly for the first two years and ₹90,000 for the next three years. IIT Kanpur’s Bright Minds Scholarship provides ₹3 lakh annually to selected students among the top 100 JEE Advanced rankers, subject to academic requirements. IIT Roorkee offers ₹25,000 per month to eligible students with a JEE Advanced rank of up to 250. IIT Delhi also offers scholarships combining JEE Advanced performance with financial eligibility, while a separate endowment supports top undergraduate students.
IIT Scholarships 2026: ₹90,000 Monthly Fellowships and More
