This was the Semester 1 breakdown of fees for UG students who took admission in 2023–24:
While this includes adjustments for JOSAA counseling fees and some one-time security deposits, it excludes mess charges. The breakdown for the second semester was as follows (General/OBC with Annual Family income > ? 5 Lakh):
This comes to a grand total of ? 1,45,800/-.
Here are some screenshots from the prospectus to clarify: The biggest chunk of fees is, of course, the tuition fee (as shown above).
(I don’t even know what the Student Distress Fund Scheme is or that it even exists!)
Additionally, there are multiple scholarship opportunities that arise once you are in IIT Delhi, a topic that definitely deserves a separate post.
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More questions related to IIT Delhi:
It depends on your category and family income.
1. If you belong to the SC/ST or PWD category, you get a 100% fee waiver on tuition fees, regardless of your family's income. You only need to pay for mess and hostel fees, along with some charges like internet, library, and examination fees (around 50k in 1 year). The mess charge is refundable after 3–4 months of payment (the refund does not depend on your performance in college).
2. If you belong to the General/OBC category, you have to pay tuition fees, which depend on your family income:
However, General/OBC category students can receive scholarships if they perform well in college, but only the tuition fee gets refunded, not the hostel and mess fees. For example, even if you are a 10-pointer, you will still need to pay 50k in a year.
Hope this helps!
If you’re looking at IIT Delhi for B.Tech in Material Science Engineering, the total fees are roughly 13 lakh across 8 semesters. The tuition fee is around 1 lakh per semester, and there are additional costs for hostel and mess. It’s a great investment considering the placement stats and internship opportunities you get here!
The approximate fees per semester (6 months) are as follows:
INSTITUTE FEE
Particulars
Amount
Caution Money (One Time, Refundable)
?4,000
One Time Fees
?3,500
Tuition Fee (per Semester)
?1,00,000
Other fees (per Semester)
?7,300
Annual Fees
?500
Total
?1,15,300
This is just the institute fees (hostel fees are not included). This breakdown is for the first semester; from the second semester onward, the one-time fees are excluded.
Additionally, there is a fee waiver system at IITs:
They also provide interest-free loans to students!
The total fees for B.Tech in Material Science Engineering at IIT Delhi is approximately 13 lakh for the entire program. This includes around 1 lakh per semester for tuition, plus additional costs for hostel and mess. If you’re from a reserved category, your fees can be reduced significantly. The college is known for its amazing curriculum and placement opportunities!