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IIT Madras

Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is apply at admission + renewal yearly. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

IITM's institute MCM. Free tuition + token stipend for low-income UG students. Auto-renewable subject to CGPA.

Amount

Full tuition + ₹1,000/month + free hostel + mess subsidy

Level

Undergraduate

State

TN

Usual window

Apply at admission + renewal yearly

Income ceiling

₹4.5 lakh / year

Eligibility

IIT Madras BTech students. Family income below ₹4.5L/year. CGPA threshold maintained.

Questions

Who is eligible for IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means Scholarship?

IIT Madras BTech students. Family income below ₹4.5L/year. CGPA threshold maintained. Family income ceiling ₹4.5 lakh a year.

How much does IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means Scholarship pay?

Full tuition + ₹1,000/month + free hostel + mess subsidy

How do I apply for IIT Madras Merit-cum-Means Scholarship?

Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://www.iitm.ac.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is apply at admission + renewal yearly. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.

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