JEE Advanced 2026 will be held on May 17, 2026 for eligible candidates. IIT Roorkee is the organising institute this year and will offer admissions based on rank. The institute also provides several scholarships to support meritorious and financially eligible students.
JEE Advanced 2026 Admission Process Through JoSAA Counselling
Admission to IITs will begin after the declaration of JEE Advanced results. The counselling process will be conducted centrally. Candidates should note the following admission steps:
- Qualify JEE Advanced 2026
- Participate in JoSAA counselling 2026
- Choose preferred IITs and courses
- Seat allotment based on rank and preferences
Final admission will be confirmed after document verification and fee payment.
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IIT Roorkee Merit Cum Means Scholarship Eligibility and Benefits
The Merit Cum Means (MCM) scholarship is aimed at supporting students from financially weaker backgrounds. It provides monthly financial assistance along with fee benefits.
Key details of the MCM scholarship:
- Applicable for undergraduate students
- Family income limit: up to INR 5,00,000
- Scholarship amount: minimum INR 1000 per month for 10 months
- Remaining tuition fee is refunded
The Senate Committee for Scholarships and Prizes (SCSP) verifies all applications before final selection.
IIT Roorkee James Thomason and INSPIRE SHE Scholarships
IIT Roorkee also offers merit-based and national-level scholarships for high-performing students. These scholarships recognise academic excellence and research potential.
Important scholarships include:
- James Thomason Scholarship: For candidates with AIR up to 250 in JEE Advanced 2026
- INSPIRE SHE Scholarship:
- For students in top 1% of Class 12 boards
- INR 60,000 annually (INR 5000 per month)
- Additional INR 20,000 summer research grant
Students receiving SHE must participate in research projects under recognised institutions.
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IIT Roorkee Scholarships for Financially Disadvantaged Students
Several scholarships are designed to support students from economically weaker sections. These aim to reduce financial burden during engineering education.
Key schemes include:
- Shraman Foundation Scholarship:
- Supports 30 undergraduate students
- For family income between INR 2 lakh to INR 5 lakh
- Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students:
- Supports 2 BTech students
- USD 1000 per year for four years
- Requires minimum CGPA of 7 each year
All scholarships are subject to verification by the institute and continuation criteria. Candidates are advised to check eligibility conditions carefully before applying.
