Government SchemeVerified for 2026
IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means & Alumni Tuition Support Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
Open Now
Applications open in July/August via the IITM workflow portal.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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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