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No Barriers to Talent: Let Every Student's Dreams Soar High
“My father is a school teacher. Our family income is just above the ₹5L limit for aid — but we still struggle to afford my education. Without the MCM scholarship, I would have had to drop out.”
– R. Pranav, Dual Degree, Class of 2025
Every year, hundreds of talented IIT Madras students from middle-income families face significant financial pressure. With parental incomes in the ₹5–8 lakh range, these families work hard to support their children’s education, yet the ₹2 lakh annual fee remains a serious challenge. These students have the drive and potential to excel — they simply need a helping hand to stay focused on their dreams.
This year, 450 students fall into this category. Bright, deserving, and committed — they need timely support to continue their journey.
Over the years, alumni generosity has fully supported all students with parental income below ₹5 lakh — over 2,300 scholarships awarded in the past 8 years.
Now, we invite you to help us take the next step:
Support the unsung middle — those who need just a bit of help to go a long way.
Why This Matters
* 450 students need support in 2025–26
* ₹2 lakh per student annual cost
* Parental income: ₹5–8 lakh — the underserved middle-income bracket
* Your contribution directly covers fees and ensures continuity in education
Together, Let’s Leave No Student Behind.
Support the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship today.
“My father is a school teacher. Our family income is just above the ₹5L limit for aid — but we still struggle to afford my education. Without the MCM scholarship, I would have had to drop out.”
– R. Pranav, Dual Degree, Class of 2025
Every year, hundreds of talented IIT Madras students from middle-income families face significant financial pressure. With parental incomes in the ₹5–8 lakh range, these families work hard to support their children’s education, yet the ₹2 lakh annual fee remains a serious challenge. These students have the drive and potential to excel — they simply need a helping hand to stay focused on their dreams.
This year, 450 students fall into this category. Bright, deserving, and committed — they need timely support to continue their journey.
Over the years, alumni generosity has fully supported all students with parental income below ₹5 lakh — over 2,300 scholarships awarded in the past 8 years.
Now, we invite you to help us take the next step:
Support the unsung middle — those who need just a bit of help to go a long way.
Why This Matters
* 450 students need support in 2025–26
* ₹2 lakh per student annual cost
* Parental income: ₹5–8 lakh — the underserved middle-income bracket
* Your contribution directly covers fees and ensures continuity in education
Together, Let’s Leave No Student Behind.
Support the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship today.
Merit Cum Means Scholarship 2025-26
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