Government SchemeVerified for 2026

IIT Delhi Free Studentship & Fee Remission Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹8,00,000 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 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.