The MBITS scholarships and financial aid programmes aim to widen access to technical education in Kerala by offering free education, merit-based benefits and campus job support. The schemes combine institutional assistance with state and national scholarships to help students from varied backgrounds.
Institutional and Government Scholarships
MBITS, or Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science, provides students access to both its own scholarships and larger government-funded programmes. According to MBITS admissions officials, the goal is to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent capable students from completing their education.
Key opportunities include:
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for students from minority communities, offered under state government rules.
- The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme, funded by the Government of India, which grants up to ₹20,000 per year to eligible undergraduates.
- The C. H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship, targeted at Muslim, Latin Catholic and converted Christian students in Kerala, offering stipends from ₹5,000 to ₹13,000 depending on course level and accommodation.
National-Level Support from AICTE
Pragati Scholarship for Girls
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) administers the Pragati Scholarship to support female students in engineering and technical courses. Each awardee can receive up to ₹50,000 per year to cover tuition and educational expenses. Applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
“The intent is to promote women’s participation in professional education where gender representation has historically been low,” an AICTE spokesperson said during a recent announcement.
Campus Job Support and Placement Training
While MBITS does not run a structured federal-style work-study programme, its training and placement cell connects students with part-time campus roles and internships. These opportunities aim to reduce financial pressure while also building employable skills.
The institute also collaborates with industry partners to create pathways for paid internships and on-the-job training. Placement officers report that students benefit from a combination of academic aid and career support.
Application and Eligibility
Students must register on the National Scholarship Portal for most government schemes. Required documents typically include proof of income, community certificate (where relevant), and academic transcripts. Institutional scholarships may require separate application forms submitted through MBITS’s administration office.
Education experts stress that early preparation is essential. “Delays in documentation are a major reason why students miss deadlines,” said Dr. Anitha Nair, an education policy researcher at the University of Kerala.
Financial Aid in Context
The expansion of financial aid at MBITS reflects a broader push across India to make professional education more accessible. According to the Ministry of Education, nearly 10 million students nationwide benefited from scholarships under the NSP during 2023–24. Analysts note that targeted support for underrepresented groups remains central to policy goals.
Voices from Students
For students, scholarships can be life-changing. “I would not have been able to continue my engineering degree without the Central Sector Scholarship,” said Rahul Varghese, a second-year student.
Others emphasise the combined impact of aid and on-campus support. “The stipend covers my fees, while a campus job helps me with daily expenses,” explained Fathima Rahman, a recipient of the Muhammed Koya Scholarship.
Conclusion
The MBITS scholarships and financial aid system demonstrates how targeted schemes, merit-based benefits and job support can work together to reduce barriers to higher education. By blending institutional initiatives with state and national programmes, the institute is helping students pursue professional careers regardless of financial background.
