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The institution provides several financial assistance options, including educational loans and scholarships, focusing mainly on economically deprived sections. The tuition fee is Rs. 1 lakh per semester for general category students, while SC/ST/PWD students receive full tuition fee waivers. For students with family incomes below Rs. 1 lakh, the tuition fee is waived entirely, and for those with incomes between Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 5 lakh, two-thirds of the tuition fee is waived.
The total cost for a BTech course is approximately Rs. 8.54 lakh. Merit-based scholarships like the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarship are available, which offer tuition fee waivers and a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,000, benefiting around 25% of the student body. Additionally, merit scholarships are awarded to department toppers, with a full tuition fee waiver and additional financial support. Educational loans are accessible from campus banks such as SBI and Canara Bank, often at low or zero interest rates, especially for families with incomes below Rs. 9 lakh.
The total cost for a 4-year BTech program, including hostel and mess fees, is approximately Rs. 12-13 lakh, with several scholarships and financial aid programs available to support students from low-income backgrounds.
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