IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST)
About the Program
The IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility offers eligible SC/ST students a hostel room rent waiver, free basic hostel mess food, and a monthly pocket allowance.
Benefits & Financial Support
Provides free basic messing at the hostel mess, hostel room rent waiver, and a pocket allowance of ₹500 per month (totaling around ₹35,000 per year).
Inclusions
Covers basic hostel food costs, waives room rent charges, and provides a pocket allowance of ₹5,000 per academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation
Must be enrolled in Engineering, Technology, Science, Design. Minimum 35% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Open to all SC/ST category students whose family income is below ₹5 Lakhs per annum.
Renewal Policy
Must maintain passing academic grades and good code of conduct
No high CGPA cutoff applies.
Application Process
- 1
Apply through the IITB Academic Office / Student Portal.
- 2
Submit category certificate and verified parental income certificate.
- 3
Upon approval, hostel rent is waived and mess rebate is applied directly.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Open Now
Applications open in July at the start of the autumn semester.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Is the tuition fee waived under this facility?
Yes, tuition fees for all SC/ST undergraduate students are automatically 100% waived by the government. This facility covers food and accommodation.
Q.Is there a CGPA cutoff for Free Messing?
No, there is no high CGPA threshold. Students only need to maintain basic passing marks and clear semester requirements.
Q.How is the pocket allowance paid?
The pocket allowance of ₹500 per month is credited directly to the student's bank account for 10 months of the academic year.
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