IIT Fees 2026 — Total B.Tech Cost (Tuition + Hostel + Mess) for 4 Years
IIT B.Tech cost breakdown
Tuition is the same across IITs (₹1 lakh a semester for general and OBC-NCL students); hostel, mess and one-time charges vary by campus. The all-in for the programme:
| Component | Per year | 4-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (General / OBC-NCL) | ₹2,00,000 | ₹8,00,000 |
| Hostel, mess & other charges | ₹60,000–₹1,50,000 | ₹2,40,000–₹6,00,000 |
| Indicative all-in total | — | ₹10,00,000–₹13,00,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD (tuition waived) | hostel + mess only | ₹2,50,000–₹4,50,000 |
Indicative for 2025-26; tuition is ₹1 lakh/semester for general and OBC-NCL students. Hostel, mess and one-time charges vary by IIT — IIT Delhi's all-in is about ₹13.4 lakh for the programme. SC/ST/PwD students are exempt from tuition. Confirm the latest fee circular of the allotted IIT after seat allotment.
Tuition waivers by family income
- Family income below ₹1 lakh/year — full tuition-fee remission.
- Family income ₹1–5 lakh/year — two-thirds tuition-fee remission.
- SC / ST / PwD students — full exemption from tuition fees.
- Merit-cum-means scholarships and institute free-ships further reduce the burden for eligible students.
What varies between IITs
Tuition is identical everywhere, but hostel rent, mess charges and one-time fees differ — so the all-in figure ranges from about ₹10 lakh to ₹13 lakh across campuses. Older IITs and those in metros tend to sit at the higher end. Always check the exact fee notice of your allotted IIT rather than a generic figure.
How to fund it
IITs are on the [PM Vidyalaxmi](/finance/pm-vidyalaxmi-scheme) QHEI list, so a collateral-free loan (with a possible 3% interest subvention) covers the cost cleanly. Public banks also run premier-institute schemes at the lowest rates — see the interest-rate comparison — and the collateral-free rules usually apply in full. NITs are cheaper on tuition; compare with our NIT fees guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total fee for B.Tech at an IIT?
For general and OBC-NCL students, roughly ₹8–13 lakh for the full 4-year programme — about ₹2 lakh a year in tuition (₹1 lakh a semester) plus ₹1–1.5 lakh a year for hostel, mess and other charges. It varies by IIT.
Do SC/ST students pay IIT fees?
SC, ST and PwD students are exempt from tuition fees at IITs, so they pay only hostel, mess and one-time charges — roughly ₹2.5–4.5 lakh over four years. General and OBC-NCL students with family income below ₹1 lakh also get full tuition remission.
How much is IIT tuition fee per year?
The IIT B.Tech tuition fee is about ₹2 lakh a year (₹1 lakh a semester) for general and OBC-NCL students, and it is the same across all IITs. Income-based waivers reduce it for lower-income families.
Can I take an education loan for IIT fees?
Yes. IITs are on the PM Vidyalaxmi list, so students can get a collateral-free loan, potentially with a 3% interest subvention for family income up to ₹8 lakh. Public banks also offer low-rate premier-institute schemes for IIT students.
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