NIT Surathkal Scholarships 2026: Complete Guide for B.Tech Students

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK) is a government institute of national importance located in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Established under the NITSER Act, Government of India, it is one of the top-ranked NITs in the country. For B.Tech students admitted to NITK through JEE Main, scholarships are available from three sources: institute-level schemes run by NIT Karnataka itself, corporate and foundation scholarships specifically directed at NITK students, and government schemes applicable to eligible students.

NIT Surathkal scholarships for B.Tech cover merit-based, merit-cum-means, category-specific, and branch-specific options. This article covers all NIT Surathkal Scholarships 2026 options available to B.Tech students at NITK, with full eligibility criteria, amounts, and application details.

NIT Surathkal Scholarships: Highlights

The table below gives a quick overview of the scholarship landscape for B.Tech students at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal.

Institute-Level NIT Surathkal Scholarships for B.Tech

NITK runs its own scholarship schemes for B.Tech students across all four years. These are administered by the institute’s Academic Section. For 2025-26, applications were invited through a circular dated 25 February 2026. The table below lists all institute scholarships with eligible years and required documents.

NIT Surathkal Scholarships: Institute Merit Cum Means Scholarship Eligibility

The Institute Merit Cum Means Scholarship is the primary NIT scholarship for B.Tech students at NITK and is awarded every year to the top 50 students based on JEE Main All India Rank. The full eligibility conditions as per the official circular are listed below.

Fresh (1st Year) Eligibility:

• Ranked among the top 50 meritorious students in order of JEE Main All India Rank
• Parents’ annual income must be less than INR 4.5 lakhs
• Minimum 70% marks at 10+2 level or equivalent qualifying examination
• Students admitted under DASA, ICCR, and MEA are not eligible
• Amount: INR 2,000 per month (as per institute profile; verify current amount at www.nitk.ac.in)

Renewal Criteria (2nd, 3rd, 4th Year):

Additional conditions for renewal:

• If a student secures an I/FF grade in any course but passes the make-up examination, the scholarship continues
• If a student secures an FA grade in any course, the scholarship is terminated
• If the scholarship criteria are not metin one year, the scholarship is suspended for one year and can be renewed the following year — this concession applies only once during the entire course
• If the earning parent dies or income permanently reduces below ₹4.5 lakhs due to retirement or unforeseen circumstances, the student may be considered for the scholarship from the month the situation occurs, subject to availability

Check: NIT Surathkal Admission

Pradeep Gundappa Memorial Scholarship: Mechanical Engineering

This scholarship for NIT students is exclusively for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering students at NITK. One student is selected per year based on JEE Main All India Rank.

NIT Surathkal Scholarships: Other Institute Scholarships

These four scholarships are targeted at specific years, categories, or branches.

NIT Surathkal Scholarships: B.R. Samaga Scholarship (2nd Year)

• Student must be in the 2nd year of B.Tech
• Must be from an economically disadvantaged background, as judged by the committee
• CGPA ≥ 6.0 in both semesters of 1st year
• Amount: INR 10,000, adjusted against mess bill (not paid in cash)
• Only one candidate is awarded; it is a one-time scholarship

NIT Surathkal Scholarships: Vijayakala T D Scholarship (E&E Engineering, 2nd–4th Year)

• Exclusively for B.Tech students of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Student must be within the top 20 in class by CGPA
• Rural background students from low-income families are given preference
• Priority goes to 4th year; if no eligible candidate, 3rd year, then 2nd year
• Only one candidate is awarded; it is a one-time scholarship
• Amount: Not specified in the official circular; verify at www.nitk.ac.in

NIT Surathkal Scholarships: Veeramma Rajashekaraiah Scholarship (2nd Year)

• Student must be in 2nd year B.Tech and residing in the NITK Hostel
• Must be from an economically disadvantaged background
• CGPA of 6.0 and above in both semesters of 1st year
• Amount adjusted against mess bill (not paid in cash)
• Amount: Not specified in the official circular; verify at www.nitk.ac.in

NIT Surathkal Scholarships:1972 Batch Alumni Scholarship (2nd and 3rd Year)

• Awarded to 2 students per year based on CGPA in order of merit
• Available to students who have completed 1st year and are in 2nd or 3rd year
• Parents’ income must be less than INR 1 lakh per year
• Students from rural backgrounds from low-income families are preferred
• CGPA ≥ 6.5 in the previous academic year
• Student must not be receiving any other scholarship from any source
• Students admitted under DASA, ICCR, MEA are not eligible
• Amount: Not specified in the official circular; verify at www.nitk.ac.in

Harshita Chaturvedi Merit Cum Means Scholarship

This is a separate NIT Scholarship for B.Tech for 1st Year B.Tech students from EWS and PWD categories, officially notified by NITK

Scholarship for NIT students: How to Apply?

The process for applying to all institute-level scholarships for 2025-26 was as follows:

1. Download or access the application form from the official NITK website or the Google Form link issued by the Academic Section
2. Submit the form using the official NITK Institute email ID only
3. Upload all required documents — clear, legible, and complete; documents cannot be edited after upload
4. Submit before the deadline; no extensions are granted under any circumstances
5. Ensure bank account details are in the student’s own name; parent accounts are not accepted.

Corporate and Foundation Scholarships for NIT Surathkal B.Tech Students

Several corporate and foundation scholarship schemes are directly listed on the NITK official scholarship page and apply to B.Tech students.

Shraman Foundation Equal Opportunity Scholarship 2025-26

The Shraman Foundation Equal Opportunity Scholarship is a NITK-specific programme designed to provide financial support to underprivileged students pursuing higher education in technical disciplines. It is one of the few scholarships exclusively targeted at undergraduate students of NITK Surathkal.

Engineers India Limited (EIL) SC/ST Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded by Engineers India Limited, a Government of India undertaking, exclusively to SC and ST students in B.Tech programmes.

Documents required:

• Completed proforma (Annexure-I from EIL)
• Mark sheet of Class X and XII/Diploma in Engineering
• SC/ST Caste Certificate (Annexure-II format)
• Income certificate from prescribed authority
• Electronic bank mandate form (Annexure-III)

Vidyalakshmi Scholarship (IIT Madras / PowerGrid CSR)

This is a merit-cum-means scholarship extended to students at all NITs, anchor-funded by PowerGrid Corporation of India under CSR and administered by IIT Madras. It is designed to enable B.Tech students from families with lower incomes to pursue their degree tuition-free.

Garrett Scholarship 2025-26

The Garrett Scholarship is awarded to B.Tech students at NITK in selected branches based on academic merit and financial need.

Documents required from the institute for shortlisted students:

• CGPA results
• Income certificate
• Form 16 and PAN card of parents
• Undertaking on annual family income
• Fee structure for the relevant batch
• Fee receipts of the students

Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering

This scholarship from Bajaj Auto Limited is designed to support women B.Tech students in core engineering disciplines. It covers the full semester academic fees and includes mentorship and industry exposure as part of the programme.

M-STEM Scholarship (Marvell Semiconductor)

The M-STEM (Marvell Scholarship for Technical and Engineering Merit) is a scholarship for B.Tech students in electronics and computer science streams.

Documents required:

• Marksheets (attested by college)
• College identity card (soft copy)
• Aadhaar card
• Updated resume
• For special consideration: income certificate, first graduate certificate

Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship

This is a scholarship from Ericsson India for meritorious female engineering students.

FFE (Foundation for Excellence) Scholarship 2025-26

The Foundation for Excellence scholarship targets 1st year B.Tech students from financially constrained backgrounds.

L’Oréal India for Young Women in Science Scholarship 2025-26

This scholarship from L’Oréal India in partnership with UNESCO is for young women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing undergraduate studies in science, including engineering.

IEEE WIE Scholarship (Adoption) 2025-26

The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Scholarship Adoption is a long-term educational initiative funded by Quest Global CSR Initiatives, aimed at empowering female engineering students from low-income backgrounds in Karnataka and Kerala.

Eligible districts in Karnataka include Bangalore and Rural Bangalore; North Karnataka (Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gadag, Dharwad, Haveri, Belagavi, Bellary, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayanagara, Yadgir); and Dakshina Kannada (Mangalore, Sullia, Puttur, Ullal, Belthangady, Moodabidri, Bantwal, Kadaba, Chikmagalur, Madikeri, Shimoga, Mysore, Hassan, Tumkur, Kolar).

Documents required: Recommendation letter (IEEE format) from Class 12 institution, conduct certificate, clearance certificate (IEEE format) from admitting college, proof of identity, proof of address, income certificate, Aadhaar, PAN.

Azim Premji Scholarship 2025-26

The Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship supports girl students from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their undergraduate or diploma education. Karnataka is one of the eligible states, making this relevant for women students at NITK from government-school backgrounds.

Documents required: Passport-size photo, signature, Aadhaar card, bank passbook/account statement, Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, proof of admission (bonafide certificate or tuition fee receipt).

Note: This scholarship is targeted specifically at students who studied in government schools through Class 10 and Class 12. Students from private schools are not eligible.

Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26

Reliance Foundation offers two scholarship tracks — undergraduate and postgraduate — making this one of the largest private scholarship initiatives in India.

Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship:

TVS Cheema Scholarship Foundation

TVS Cheema Scholarship Foundation provides interest-free financial support to engineering students from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. This is particularly relevant for NITK students who are domiciled in Karnataka.

Note: The TVS Cheema Scholarship is structured as an interest-free loan rather than an outright grant. Terms and conditions apply and the final disbursement is at the discretion of the Foundation.

IndiaAI Fellowship (UG, PG)

The IndiaAI Fellowship is a flagship national initiative under the IndiaAI Mission (Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India), designed to support students in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. It is listed on the official NITK scholarship page and is applicable to NITK students at the UG (final year), PG, and PhD levels.

Government Scholarships for NIT Surathkal B.Tech Students

To check some government scholarships at NIT Surathkal, are listed below:

National Scholarship for Higher Education (SC/ST Students) – NSP

NITK’s SC-ST Cell issues an annual notice for the National Scholarship for Higher Education, previously known as the Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for SC/ST Students. The official NITK notice for 2025-26 (dated 23.06.2025) provides the following details.

Documents required to be uploaded on the NSP portal:

• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Fee Receipt (Expenditure Certificate)
• Bank Passbook copy
• Mark Sheet
• Bonafide Certificate

Procedure to obtain NITK certificates:

• Expenditure Certificate: Download format from NITK website (NITK Certificates & Transcript), fill in personal details, submit to Academic Section (E7); received within 2 days
• Bonafide Certificate: Download format from www.scholarships.gov.in using Application ID and Password, fill in NITK Roll No., submit to Academic Section (E4)

After completing the online application on the NSP portal, print the signed copy and submit it along with all supporting documents to the SC-ST Cell office. Income and caste certificates must be in English or Hindi. Bank passbook copy of the student is valid.

SC/ST Scholarship: Mangaluru City Corporation

The Mangaluru Mahanagara Palike (City Corporation) runs an SC/ST scholarship scheme under the SC 24.10 plan for students from SC and ST categories who are permanent residents of Mangaluru city. For B.Tech/BE students, the scholarship amount is INR 6,000 per year. The income limit is INR 2.50 lakhs per year. Applications are submitted through the City Corporation office.

This scholarship is applicable only to students who are permanent residents of Mangaluru city. NITK students from other districts or states are not eligible under this scheme.

PM YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT Students)

The PM YASASVI scholarship scheme is listed on the official NITK scholarship page for 2025-26. It is a central government scholarship for OBC, EBC, and DNT (De-notified Tribes) students. Detailed eligibility and application procedures are available at the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

The NSP aggregates multiple central and state government scholarship schemes. B.Tech students from SC, ST, OBC, minority, EWS, and differently-abled categories can find and apply for applicable schemes at scholarships.gov.in. NITK is an institution recognised under the NITSER Act and eligible for most central scholarship schemes.

Also Check: NIT Surathkal Fees, Admission, Cutoff and Placement

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