Generous freeships, scholarships, fellowships and Teaching Assistantships are awarded to deserving candidates on the basis of academic achievement, potential and financial need.

Special consideration is given to :

1. Scheduled castes/Schedule tribes candidates;

2. Handicapped candidates;

3. Personnel from defence forces including war widows;

4. College and University teachers and their wards;

5. Exceptionally brilliant fresh graduates.

IIF has granted full or half fee concession to about 10 per cent candidates on an average in the past.