Government SchemeVerified for 2026

IIT Madras Institute Tuition Fee Waiver Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • Parental Income Certificate (issued by Tehsildar)
  • ITR Ack / Form 16
  • Caste Certificate (for SC/ST)

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 Madras Institute Tuition Fee Waiver

Q.Do SC/ST students need to submit income proofs?

No, the tuition waiver for all SC/ST/PwD undergraduate students is 100% automatic and independent of income.

Q.Is the income certificate required to be renewed every year?

Yes, a fresh income certificate issued after April 1st of the current financial year must be submitted annually.

Q.What is the tuition fee for B.Tech students at IIT Madras?

The annual tuition fee is currently ₹2,00,000 (excluding hostel and other charges).