Government SchemeVerified for 2026

IIT Kharagpur Free Studentship and GoI Fee Remission Selection Process 2026

How Candidates are Selected

Based on family income verification. Free Studentship is selected based on academic status among those meeting income criteria.

Verification Flow

1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification

Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.

2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction

The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.

3
Fund Disbursement via DBT

The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.

FAQs for IIT Kharagpur Free Studentship and GoI Fee Remission

Q.What is the CGPA requirement for Free Studentship?

Unlike MCM, Free Studentship has lower academic cutoffs, prioritizing economic need.

Q.Does this cover summer semester fees?

No, fee waivers typically apply to the regular autumn and spring semesters.

Q.Can students on disciplinary probation apply?

No, students with pending disciplinary actions are ineligible.