Government SchemeVerified for 2026
IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- SC/ST Caste Certificate
- Parental Income Certificate
- Hostel allotment proof
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST)
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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