Government SchemeVerified for 2026

IIT Delhi Free Studentship & Fee Remission Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Parental Income Certificate
  • ITR-V Ack / Form 16
  • Income Declaration Affidavit

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 Delhi Free Studentship & Fee Remission

Q.What is the difference between MCM and Free Studentship?

The MCM scholarship includes both a tuition waiver and a pocket allowance. Free Studentship offers only the tuition waiver (exemption from paying tuition).

Q.Are SC/ST students covered?

SC/ST and PwD students receive a 100% tuition waiver automatically under Government of India guidelines, independent of income.

Q.What documents serve as income proof?

An income certificate from a competent revenue authority (like Tehsildar or SDM) is required. For salaried parents, ITR/Form 16 is also needed.