For SC-STs, funding IIT studies is tougher than cracking JEE

On August 1, IIT-Tirupati welcomed new students including Bonila Aryan Roshan from Telangana’s Siddipet district. Despite securing admission in chemical engineering with a JEE rank of 2406 (SC category), Roshan faces financial uncertainties. Like several marginalized students, he struggles to cover costs beyond tuition fees, highlighting a significant issue in higher education access for underprivileged communities.