Government SchemeVerified for 2026
IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/Percent50% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsGraduation
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral, OBC, EWS
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Registered B.Tech and Dual Degree students at IIT Madras.
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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