Government SchemeVerified for 2026
IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Awarded to students meeting the gross parental income cap of ₹8 Lakhs and maintaining a minimum GPA of 5.0.
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support
Q.How does the Alumni support work for the ₹1-5 Lakh slab?
The government waives 2/3rds of the fee, and the alumni/CSR fund covers the remaining 1/3rd (₹66,667) so the student pays zero tuition.
Q.What is the academic threshold for renewal?
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.0 in each semester.
Q.Who manages the disbursement of these funds?
The Office of Alumni and Corporate Relations (ACR) at the IC&SR Building, IIT Madras.
Supporting Guides
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