IIT Fees for BTech: Tuition, Hostel & Total Cost Guide (2026-27)

Article Summary

• IIT BTech fees for 2026–27 are highly subsidised and depend on category and family income, with tuition set at INR 1,00,000 per semester for General/OBC/EWS students above INR 5 lakh income, while SC/ST/PwD and low-income students pay zero tuition.
• Total IIT BTech cost over four years ranges from INR 8 to INR 11 lakh for General/OBC/EWS students above INR 5 lakh income, and INR 2 to INR 4 lakh for SC/ST/PwD, including hostel, mess, and one-time admission charges.
• IIT offers extensive fee waivers and scholarships, including full tuition remission, Merit-cum-Means scholarships worth up to INR 8.96 lakh, free messing schemes, and donor scholarships, making a fully funded IIT BTech possible for eligible students.

Pursuing a BTech from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) remains a top goal for engineering aspirants across India. IIT offers BTech programmes through JEE Advanced across 23 campuses. Understanding the fees for BTech in IIT is essential before participating in JoSAA counselling or accepting a seat. 

While IITs are government-funded and highly subsidised, the actual cost depends on tuition category, family income, hostel charges, and personal expenses. This blog explains the IIT fees structure for 2026–27, outlines the total four-year cost, and highlights key points students should verify before confirming admission.

IIT BTech Fee Costs & Financial Support: An Overview for 2026-27

The fees for BTech in IIT are not limited to tuition alone and vary based on family income, admission category, campus location, and financial aid eligibility. Also, the total cost of studying at IIT brings together tuition, hostel, admission charges, and available financial support so students and parents can clearly understand the actual payable cost at each stage of the four-year programme.

The table below summarises all major fee components that collectively determine the total cost of studying BTech at an IIT. These figures help in realistic budgeting during counselling and admission, rather than relying only on headline tuition numbers.

Points To Consider for IIT BTech Fee	Important Details
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)	General/OBC-NCL/EWS (Income > INR 5 lakh): INR 1,00,000 Income INR 1 to INR 5 lakh: INR 33,333 Income < INR 1 lakh or SC/ST/PwD: Free
Hostel & Mess Charges	INR 50,000 to INR 80,000 per year (varies by campus)
One-Time Admission Charges	INR 8,000 to INR 20,000 (first semester only)
Total 4-Year Cost (General, >INR 5 lakh)	INR 8 to INR 11 lakh
Total 4-Year Cost (SC/ST/PwD)	INR 2 to INR 4 lakh
JoSAA Seat Acceptance Fee	INR 30,000 to INR 40,000 (Gen/OBC/EWS) INR 15,000 (SC/ST/PwD)
Lowest Overall Cost IITs	Non-metro and Newer IITs
Highest Cost IITs	Metro IITs such as Mumbai, Delhi)
Major Scholarships Available	Tuition waiver, Merit-cum-Means, Freeships, Donor scholarships, and Govt schemes
Full Scholarship Possible?	Yes (By Combining Waivers and Scholarships)
Additional Personal Expenses	INR 70,000 to INR 1.5 lakh per year
Fee Payment Stages	JoSAA, Institute portal and Semester-wise payments

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IIT BTech Fees Breakdown: Tuition, Hostel, and Other Charges

Before you finalise your IIT preferences, it is important to understand how costs are structured beyond just tuition. For the 2025–26 academic year, which forms the base for 2026–27 admissions, tuition fees remain the same across all 23 IITs. The difference in total cost comes from hostel, mess, and institute-related charges. 

Campuses located in metro cities such as IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi typically have higher living expenses due to city costs, while institutes like IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras offer more economical accommodation.

IIT BTech Tuition Fees: Category-Wise Fee Structure (Per Semester)

IIT BTech tuition fees depend entirely on admission category and annual family income, not on the campus chosen. This policy ensures that financial background does not restrict access to IIT education. 

The following table shows the per-semester tuition fees for BTech students under the 2025–26 framework.

Reservation and Admission Categories	Annual Family Income	Tuition Fee per Semester	Total Tuition for 4 Years
General / OBC-NCL / EWS	Above INR 5 lakh	INR 1,00,000	INR 8,00,000
General / OBC-NCL / EWS	INR 1 to INR 5 lakh	INR 33,333	INR 2,66,664
General / OBC-NCL / EWS	Below INR 1 lakh	INR 0	INR 0
SC / ST / PwD	Any income	INR 0	INR 0

Key takeaway: Tuition does not change across IITs; differences in overall cost arise from non-tuition components.

IIT Hostel Fees and Mess Charges (Semester-Wise)

Once tuition is settled, hostel and mess expenses form the largest part of your recurring IIT costs. These charges vary by campus because room type, infrastructure quality, and local cost of living, especially between metro and non-metro locations.

Hostel or Institute Residence Fee:

Hostel charges cover accommodation, utilities, and basic maintenance, and are billed every semester.

• Typical range: ₹8,000 to ₹19,400 per semester
• Lower end: Non-metro and newer IITs
• Higher end: Metro IITs with upgraded facilities

Examples:

• IIT Delhi: ~₹8,600 per semester
• IIT Bombay: Up to ~₹19,400 per semester
• IIT Indore: ~₹16,000 per semester

Hostel or Residence Fee	What Affects the Cost
INR 8,000 to INR 19,400	Campus location, Room type, and facilities

Mess or Dining Charges:

Mess fees usually range from INR 18,000 to INR 40,000 per semester. These charges often work on an advance basis and adjust against actual consumption. For instance, IIT Indore’s tentative mess advance is about INR 18,525 per semester, with refunds or additional payments depending on usage.

IIT BTech Admission Fees and One-Time Charges (Payable at Admission)

Apart from recurring semester fees, students must pay certain one-time charges at the time of admission. These charges increase the initial outflow during joining and should be planned for in advance to avoid financial pressure during reporting.

One-time IIT BTech admission fees typically include admission processing, student welfare, alumni services, and institute-level deposits.

Type of Charges	Amount Range	Purpose
One-time admission & institute fees	INR 8,150 to INR 20,500	– Admission Processing, – Welfare, – Alumni,  – Student Services
Refundable caution deposit	INR 8,000 to INR 10,000	– Hostel, – Library,  – Institute Security

The payments for IIT BTech admission do not repeat every semester, but they raise the initial cost of joining an IIT. Planning for them early helps the students to avoid last-minute financial pressure during admission.

Total IIT BTech Cost: 4-Year Program Expenses

If you are budgeting for IIT counselling, the real question is not just the semester fee but the total amount you will spend over four years. 

Once you combine tuition, hostel, mess, and one-time admission charges, the cost becomes predictable and easier to plan for. Tuition remains fixed across all IITs based on category and family income, so the biggest difference in spending comes from where you study.

Total IIT BTech Cost: 4-Year Program Expenses (Including Hostel & Mess)

Reservation and Admission Categories	Average Annual Cost	Tuition Cost (Per Year)	Hostel, Mess & Other Costs (Per Year)	Total Cost for 4 Years
General / OBC-NCL / EWS (Income > INR 5 lakh)	INR 2 to INR 2.8 lakh	INR 2,00,000	INR 50,000 to INR 80,000	INR 8 to INR 11 lakh
General / OBC-NCL / EWS (Income INR 1–5 lakh)	INR 1.2 to INR 1.6 lakh	INR 66,666	INR 50,000 to INR 80,000	INR 5 to INR 6.5 lakh
General / OBC-NCL / EWS (Income < INR 1 lakh)	INR 50,000 to INR 80,000	INR 0	INR 50,000 to INR 80,000	INR 2 to INR 3.2 lakh
SC / ST / PwD	INR 50,000 to INR 1 lakh	INR 0	INR 50,000 to INR 1 lakh	INR 2 to INR 4 lakh

Primary cost differentiator: campus location and living expenses, not tuition.

IIT BTech Fees Comparison: Top IITs Fee Structure 2026-27

When you accept an IIT seat, the first-semester payment defines your immediate budget, not the advertised tuition alone. Although tuition remains fixed at INR 1,00,000 per semester across all IITs for this category, differences in hostel charges, mess advances, and one-time institutional fees create a gap of nearly INR 50,000 between campuses. 

The following table ranks major IITs by actual first-semester cash outflow, helping you prepare funds accurately before reporting.

List of IITs	Fee Components Included	Average First-Semester Fee	Payable After JoSAA Adjustment
IIT Bombay	Tuition + academic charges + hostel rent	~INR 1.47 lakh	~INR 1.22 lakh
IIT Delhi	Tuition + institute fees + residence charges	~INR 1.31 lakh	~INR 1.06 lakh
IIT Madras	Tuition + one-time charges + hostel	~INR 1–1.2 lakh	~INR 75,000 to INR 95,000
IIT Kanpur	Tuition + one-time in early semesters	~INR 1.5 lakh (spread)	Varies
IIT Kharagpur	Standard charges aligned with peers	~INR 1–1.2 lakh	~INR 75,000 to INR 95,000
IIT Roorkee	Tuition + hostel similar to older IITs	~INR 1–1.2 lakh	~INR 75,000 to INR 95,000
IIT (BHU) Varanasi	Lower one-time charges + standard tuition	~INR 1.1 lakh	~INR 85,000
IIT Indore	Tuition + institute fees + hostel rent (mess extra)	~INR 1.42 lakh + mess	~INR 1.17 lakh
IIT Bhubaneswar	Tuition aligned; hostel revised periodically	~INR 1.1–1.3 lakh	~INR 85,000 to INR 1.05 lakh

IIT BTech Fee Waiver: Category-Wise Fee Benefits

Understanding fee waivers can significantly change how you plan your IIT education budget. The standard BTech tuition fee of INR 1,00,000 per semester does not apply uniformly to all students. Instead, IITs follow Government of India norms, where tuition benefits depend on category and gross annual family income, calculated before tax deductions.

The table below shows how tuition benefits apply across categories. These rules are consistent across IITs and are confirmed through official fee notifications from multiple campuses.

Reservation and Admission categories	Family Income (Per Annum)	Tuition Fee Payable (Per Semester)	Benefit
SC / ST / PwD	Any income	INR 0	Full tuition waiver applies irrespective of income level
General / OBC-NCL / EWS	Below INR 1 lakh	INR 0	Complete tuition remission for the lowest income bracket
General / OBC-NCL / EWS	INR 1 to INR 5 lakh	~INR 33,333	Two-thirds of tuition waived; pay one-third only
General / OBC-NCL / EWS	Above INR 5 lakh	INR 1,00,000	No waiver; full tuition applicable

What IIT Tuition Fee Waivers Cover and What Students Still Need to Pay?

Understanding the limits of tuition waivers is essential for accurate budgeting, as several mandatory charges remain payable even when tuition is fully waived.

Covered under tuition waiver

• Semester tuition fee only
• Applies automatically based on category and income slab

Not covered under the tuition waiver

• Hostel and mess charges: Typically ₹50,000–₹80,000 per year
• One-time admission and institute fees: Admission processing, alumni contribution, and institute services
• Refundable caution deposit: Paid at admission and returned after graduation

Some IITs may offer limited hostel rent relief for economically weaker students, but such concessions are campus-specific, non-guaranteed, and subject to approval.

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IIT BTech Scholarships and Financial Aid Options (2026-27)

Scholarships and financial aid form the second and most powerful layer of cost reduction after tuition waivers in the fees for BTech in IIT. While tuition benefits depend on income and category, scholarships can further reduce hostel, mess, and personal expenses, ensuring that financial constraints do not interrupt a student’s BTech education.

IITs follow a largely standardised financial aid framework across campuses, based on Government of India norms and institute-level policies. These schemes are merit-based, need-based, or category-specific, and many can be combined to significantly lower the total cost of study.

Type of Scholarships	Who Qualifies	What You Get	How to Apply
Government Tuition Fee Waiver	• General/OBC/EWS: Income <INR 1 lakh• SC/ST/PwD: Any income	• 100% tuition waiver (saves INR 8 lakh over 4 years)• No application needed, automatic based on category certificate	Submit income certificate + caste certificate during admission
Partial Tuition Remission	General/OBC/EWS with family income INR 1–5 lakh	• 67% tuition waiver (pay only INR 33,333/semester instead of INR 1 lakh)• Saves INR 5.33 lakh over 4 years	Submit income certificate during registration; renewed annually with updated certificate
Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship	• Top 25% of class by CGPA• Family income ≤INR 4.5 lakh/year• Separate quota for SC/ST students	• Full tuition waiver (INR 1 lakh/semester)• INR 1,000/month pocket allowance (INR 12,000/year)• Total value: INR 8.96 lakh over 4 years	Apply online through IIT scholarship portal within first month of each semester; requires CGPA ≥7.0 for renewal
Institute Freeship	Students not covered under MCM quota with income <INR 6 lakh	• Full or partial tuition waiver• Covers remaining 75% of students in need	Automatic consideration after MCM allocation; verify with scholarship cell by August/January
Free Messing Scheme	Income <INR 2.5 lakh annually	• Completely free mess facility (saves INR 28,000–36,000/year)• 4-year savings: INR 1.12 to INR 1.44 lakh	Submit mess concession form with income proof to hostel office within 15 days of semester start
Donor/Alumni Scholarships	Merit-based, need-based, or specific criteria (women in engineering, and rural background)	• INR 25,000 to INR 2,00,000 per year• Examples: Inspire Scholarship (INR 80,000/year), Sitaram Jindal Scholarship (INR 50,000/year)	Separate applications for each scholarship; deadlines vary (September to November)
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students with income <INR 2.5 lakh	• Full tuition reimbursement• Hostel + mess charges• INR 1,000/month maintenance allowance	Apply via National Scholarship Portal between August–October
Minority Scholarships	Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi students with income <INR 1 lakh	• 50% tuition + INR 10,000/year maintenance	Apply via Maulana Azad Education Foundation or NSP portal
State Government Scholarships	Varies by home state	•INR 10,000 to INR 50,000/year depending on state• Examples: Rajasthan Ambedkar Scholarship, UP Medhaavi Chhatra Yojana	Check your state’s social welfare department website; apply between July to September
Emergency Financial Aid	Any student facing sudden financial crisis (medical, family emergency)	• One-time grant: INR 10,000 to INR 1,00,000• Interest-free short-term loans	Contact Dean of Student Affairs office with supporting documents; processed within 7 to 10 days

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Additional Expenses for IIT BTech Students

Apart from the official fees for BTech in IIT, students should plan for personal and academic expenses that are not billed by the institute but are unavoidable during the programme. These costs typically range from INR 70,000 to INR 1.5 lakh per year, depending on lifestyle, academic needs, and campus location, and they directly affect monthly and annual budgeting.

The table below outlines the most frequent additional expenses faced by IIT students. While these costs are not paid to the institute, they form a significant part of the actual cost of living and studying at an IIT.

Category of Expenses	Average Cost	Frequency of Expenses	What The Additional Expense Covers
Books, Stationery & Course Materials	INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 per year	Annual	Textbooks, Lab Manuals, Printing, Paid Online tools
Laptop & Electronics	INR 40,000 to INR 90,000	One-time (mostly 1st year)	Laptop for Coding, Simulations, Assignments, Exams
Medical & Health Insurance	INR 300 to INR 2,000 per year	Annual	Institute medical insurance or group policy
Personal and Pocket Expenses	INR 3,000 to INR 8,000 per month	Monthly	Mobile, travel, snacks, clothing, and entertainment
Gymkhana, Sports & Clubs	INR 2,000 to INR 10,000 per year	Annual	Sports gear, club events, fests
Uniforms and Professional Attire	INR 1,000 to INR 5,000	One-time	Lab coat, formal wear for events
Travel & Miscellaneous	INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 per year	Annual	Home visits, internships, competitions

How Scholarships Reduce the Fees for BTech in IIT

Scholarships work alongside tuition waivers to bring down the real out-of-pocket cost of studying at an IIT. In many cases, students combine multiple benefits to cover not only tuition but also living expenses. Key points students should note:

• Tuition waivers apply first; scholarships apply on top of them
• Merit-cum-Means and Freeship schemes cover most low-income students
• Mess and maintenance allowances directly reduce yearly cash expenses
• Many scholarships require annual renewal based on CGPA and income proof
  

With careful planning, eligible students can complete a BTech at an IIT with minimal to near-zero total cost, even after accounting for hostel and mess charges.

IIT Fee Payment Process: Deadlines, Online Portal & Payment Methods

The fees for BTech in IIT must be paid through a strict, time-bound process spread across multiple stages. IIT admissions follow a two-phase payment system, first through JoSAA and then through the respective IIT portal. Missing a deadline at any stage can lead to seat cancellation or registration blocks, making advance planning essential.

Phase 1: JoSAA Seat Acceptance & Initial Fee Payment

This stage confirms that the candidate accepts the allotted IIT seat during counselling. Payment at this stage is mandatory to remain in the admission process.

Aspect	Aspect
Purpose	Confirm willingness to accept the allotted IIT seat
Portal Used	JoSAA Candidate Portal
Important Steps	Log in after allotment, Choose Freeze / Float / Slide,  Pay Seat Acceptance Fee, and Complete online payment
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)	INR 30,000 to INR 40,000 (General / OBC-NCL / EWS)INR 15,000 (SC / ST / PwD)
Fee Adjustment	SAF is adjusted against the IIT’s first-semester fee
Payment Methods	Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI (where enabled), SBI Collect / e-Challan (limited cases)
Deadlines	Each JoSAA round has a strict deadline, usually within a few days of allotment
General Timeline	June to July, with cut-off around 5:00 PM
Penalty for Missing Deadline	Automatic seat cancellation

Phase 2: Institute-Specific Fee Payment (Balance & Semester Fees)

After JoSAA reporting and document verification, students must pay the remaining portion of the fees for BTech in IIT directly to the allotted institute. This payment completes admission and enables academic registration.

Aspect	Aspect
Purpose	Pay the remaining fees after the JoSAA adjustment
When It Happens	After JoSAA reporting and seat confirmation
What You Pay	Remaining tuition (INR 25,000–INR 30,000 after SAF adjustment), hostel charges, mess advance, one-time institute fees
Payment Portals	IIT Delhi: SBI Collect / HDFC ePAYIIT Bombay: Academic Services (ASC) portalOther IITs: Institute portals, Razorpay, SBI Collect
Payment Methods	Net Banking, Debit / Credit Cards, UPI, NEFT / RTGS (selected IITs), education loan payments
Deadline	Before registration or orientation
Typical Timeline	Late July, just before classes begin
Late Payment Penalty	INR 250 to INR 750 plus daily fines (varies by IIT)

Semester-Wise Fee Payments (After Admission)

Once admitted, students must pay fees at the start of every semester to maintain enrollment and access academic facilities.

Aspect	Aspect
Frequency	Every semester (twice a year)
Portal Used	Same institute fee portal
Fees Covered	Tuition (if applicable), hostel charges, mess charges
Payment Window	Opens before each semester starts
Requirement	Mandatory for registration and access to academic facilities
Late Fee Impact	Late fines or registration hold, depending on IIT rules

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The IIT BTech fee payment process follows a strict timeline, and every stage carries equal importance. After JoSAA seat acceptance, you must clear the balance of institute fees before registration or orientation, as IITs do not allow academic enrollment without confirmed payment. These deadlines usually fall in late July, just days before classes begin, leaving little room for delays.

Missing an institute deadline leads to financial penalties ranging from INR 250 to INR 750, with additional daily fines at some campuses. More importantly, delayed payment can block registration and disrupt the start of your semester. Planning funds in advance and tracking official notifications ensures a smooth transition from seat allotment to the classroom.

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