Government SchemeVerified for 2026
IIT Bombay Free Messing Facility (SC/ST) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹5,00,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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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