How much does IIM Need-Based Scholarship (NBS) pay?

₹2-25 lakh tuition reduction (slab-based)

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IIM Need-Based Scholarship (NBS)

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Individual IIMs + IIM Alumni Trust funds

Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is at admission + each year. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

Each IIM publishes its own need-based fee-waiver matrix. IIM-A, B, C, L all have multi-lakh waivers for students from sub-₹10L families.

Amount: ₹2-25 lakh tuition reduction (slab-based)
Level: Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Usual window: At admission + each year
Income ceiling: ₹10 lakh / year

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Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Individual IIMs + IIM Alumni Trust funds.

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Eligibility

IIM PGP/MBA students. Family income below ₹10L. Each IIM publishes its own NBS slabs and trust-fund-sourced waivers.

Questions

Who is eligible for IIM Need-Based Scholarship (NBS)?: IIM PGP/MBA students. Family income below ₹10L. Each IIM publishes its own NBS slabs and trust-fund-sourced waivers. Family income ceiling ₹10 lakh a year.
How much does IIM Need-Based Scholarship (NBS) pay?: ₹2-25 lakh tuition reduction (slab-based)
How do I apply for IIM Need-Based Scholarship (NBS)?: Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://www.iimahd.ernet.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is at admission + each year. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

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