Government SchemeVerified for 2026
IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Tehsildar issued Income Certificate
- ITR Ack Form 16 / Parent Income affidavit
- Previous semester GPA card
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 Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support
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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