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28 Tamil Nadu Government-School Students Join IIT Madras Under ‘IIT4Everyone’

The state–IIT partnership lowers costs to widen access for disadvantaged students.

28 students from Tamil Nadu government schools have joined IIT Madras under the IIT4Everyone initiative reflecting the determination of the underprivileged students to pursue higher education in a prestigious central institute. (File image)
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Overview

  • School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi announced the intake on X, crediting initiatives launched by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.
  • Anaivarukkum IITM, launched in April 2023, partners Tamil Nadu with IIT Madras to create a targeted pathway for government-school students.
  • The scheme uses a special qualifying exam and offers online BS options such as Data Science and Electronic Systems, with the state covering exam fees.
  • IIT Madras waives 75% tuition for students with parental income under ₹1 lakh, with the Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation covering the remainder for SC/ST students.
  • This year 170 candidates sat the qualifying exam and 28 joined IIT Madras, bringing reported beneficiaries since launch to 353, as JoSAA data also show six top‑100 JEE Advanced rankers choosing IIT Madras, its best in five years.