IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support
About the Program
The IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support covers up to 100% tuition fees (₹2,00,000) for students with family income under ₹8 Lakhs.
Benefits & Financial Support
Covers up to 100% of the tuition fees (₹2,00,000 per annum) via combined government waivers and alumni/CSR financial support.
Inclusions
Ensures net zero tuition fee
Income < ₹1L: 100% GoI waiver
Income ₹1L-5L: 2/3rd GoI waiver + ₹66,667 Alumni subsidy = 100% waiver
Income ₹5L-8L: 100% Alumni subsidy.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation
Must be enrolled in Engineering, Technology, Science. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Awarded to students meeting the gross parental income cap of ₹8 Lakhs and maintaining a minimum GPA of 5.0.
Renewal Policy
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.0 in each semester and have no active disciplinary actions.
Application Process
- 1
Access the IIT Madras workflow portal.
- 2
Apply under the ACR (Alumni and Corporate Relations) scholarship link.
- 3
Upload income certificate and parent tax returns.
- 4
Submit and wait for verification.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
Open Now
Applications open in July/August via the IITM workflow portal.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.How does the Alumni support work for the ₹1-5 Lakh slab?
The government waives 2/3rds of the fee, and the alumni/CSR fund covers the remaining 1/3rd (₹66,667) so the student pays zero tuition.
Q.What is the academic threshold for renewal?
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.0 in each semester.
Q.Who manages the disbursement of these funds?
The Office of Alumni and Corporate Relations (ACR) at the IC&SR Building, IIT Madras.
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