With the intention of incentivizing future leaders who aspire to establish themselves in prestigious positions through diligence and perseverance, IITM offers the following Merit Scholarships.

PRE-ADMISSION MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

One-time Pre-Admission Merit Scholarships, up to INR 1,00,000 each, are accessible solely based on academic merit (prior transcripts), a distinct career plan, and leadership potential exhibited by the candidate during their interview. Shortlisted candidates will be duly informed of their interview date well in advance before commencement of GGSIPU's last and final preference-filling.

IN-HOUSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Acknowledging and encouraging brilliant academic performers, the Institute awards Merit Scholarships to students based on their academic performance in University examinations. The details of scholarships are appended below.

1. Annual Program-wise university Rank Holders, up to the first three positions, provided the 2nd and 3rd rank holders are in close proximity/within competitive range of the 1st position holder.

   ₹ 25000/- (Annual)
2. Program-wise University Toppers (IPU Gold Medal Awardees).

   Matshree Leelawati Gold Medal (5gms, 24K Gold)
3. University Exemplary Performance awardees

   ₹ 10,000/- (Annual)
4. Annual Subject – wise University Toppers

   ₹ 500/- (Semester-wise)

Note:
It is important to note that the In-House Merit Scholarships cited at S.No. (i) & (iv) above are applicable during the intermediary years only as these awardees during the terminal year are expected to vie for the University Gold Medal and Matshree Leelawati Gold Medal instituted by IITM.