Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) offers a range of scholarships to support students based on merit, need, government policy, and private trust initiatives. There are more than 23 government and several private awards available for UG, PG, and select integrated programs.
CIT provides the following categories:
Merit-based Scholarships: For students with high academic performance (e.g., Arignar Anna Award, State Government rank awards).
Need-based Scholarships: For economically weaker students, such as BC/MBC Welfare, Minority Merit-cum-Means Scholarship.
Government Scholarships: Central and State schemes—Adi Dravidar Welfare, Chief Minister’s Scholarship, Defence Service, Gandhi Memorial, National Teachers Welfare, Ex-Servicemen, and more.
Private Scholarships: CIT Alumni, industry-funded, and state-specific scholarships (ONGC Trust, Tamil Nadu Education Trust).
Eligibility depends on each scheme:
Government Post Matric Scholarship: SC/ST, parental annual income < ₹2,50,000.
Adi Dravidar Welfare: SC/ST hostel students, income < ₹2,00,000.
State Government/CM’s Scholarship: Top rankers in HSC, government quota.
Minority Merit-cum-Means: BC/Muslim/Christian, income < ₹2,50,000, min 50% marks.
General Merit: High marks/securing top state/district ranks.
Private Scholarships: As per trust criteria, generally need-based or regional.
Students can only hold one scholarship each year; misconduct may lead to withdrawal of benefits.
Step 1: Visit the CIT official website or respective government portals.
Step 2: Check eligibility and requirements for desired scholarships.
Step 3: Submit applications online with scanned certificates within 30 days of admission or reopening.
Step 4: Attach supporting documents (income proof, mark sheets, caste certificate, domicile, etc.).
Step 5: Await verification by CIT and authorities; successful applicants notified via email and notice boards.
Scholarships are generally annual (renewed each academic year):
Renewal requires academic performance above specified marks or GPA (usually 60%+), regular attendance, and conduct.
If eligibility (income/marks) changes or misconduct occurs, scholarship may be withdrawn.
Most schemes cover entire course duration if renewal criteria are met.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Benefits | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adi Dravidar Welfare (Govt) | SC/ST, hostel, income < ₹2L | Full fee waiver | Online via CIT/State portal |
| Chief Minister’s Scholarship | SC/ST, top marks in HSC | Fee concession, award | Apply online through government |
| Merit-cum-Means (Minority) | BC/Muslim/Christian, income < ₹2.5L, 50%+ | Fee waiver, stipend | State Minority portal/website |
| Ex-Servicemen Scholarship | Child of ex-servicemen | Fee assistance | Submit documents at CIT |
| Gandhi Memorial Award | SC/ST, top marks in high school | Fee concession, certificate | Welfare officer, CIT |
| Private Alumni Scholarship | UG students, merit or need | ₹20,000/year | Online/offline via CIT Alumni |
| National Teachers Welfare Fund | Parent in teaching service | Fee concession | School/college office via CIT |
| Tamil Nadu Education Trust | >60% marks, income < ₹75,000 | Fee aid | Apply through trust/CIT |
CIT offers a robust mix of government and private scholarships designed for academic excellence, financial need, community support, and minority welfare. Application is online, within 30 days of admission, with annual renewal based on merit and discipline. These awards help make technical education accessible to deserving students from all backgrounds.Â