Central Govt Education & Learning

Financial Support Scheme

Fee waiver up to 100% for economically weak university students · family income under ₹8 lakh

The Financial Support Scheme at the University of Delhi provides fee waivers to economically weaker UG and PG students enrolled in any department or institution of Delhi University. Students with annual family income below ₹4 lakh can get up to 100% fee waiver (capped at ₹10,000), while those with income between ₹4–8 lakh receive a 50% waiver (capped at ₹8,000). Apply through your respective department at Delhi University at the time of admission.

Department Of Higher Education For: Individual Official Source

About This Scheme

Full official description

“Financial Support Scheme” implemented by the Delhi University aims to provide equity and access to quality education to the economically weak students. This scheme also provides financial support for such students which will include fee waiver of all components of fee paid by students (except examination fee & hostel fee).

Benefits

Income ≤ ₹4,00,000/year: Up to 100% fee waiver on all fee components (except exam fee & hostel fee), maximum ₹10,000
Income ₹4–8,00,000/year: Up to 50% fee waiver, maximum ₹8,000
Examination fee and hostel fee are not covered under this scheme

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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Must be a bonafide student at University of Delhi
Studying in any UG or PG degree programme at a DU department, institution, or centre
Annual family income must be less than ₹8,00,000
Students with Essential Repeat papers are not eligible
Students who already availed a fee waiver during 2023–24 B.Tech/Five-Year Law admissions are excluded

Exclusions

Not available to students with Essential Repeat (back) papers
Not available to students who already availed fee waiver during admission in the same academic year

How to Apply

Fill in the online application form available on the Dean Students' Welfare Office website.
Submit a printed copy of the application form along with all required documents to the Dean Students' Welfare Office.
The office verifies eligibility based on income certificate and academic record.
Approved students receive the fee waiver directly adjusted against their tuition fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am pursuing an Undergraduate Course in a Constituent College/ School of Open Learning/ Non Collegiate Women Education Board of UoD. Am I eligible to apply?

Students studying in any Constituent College/ School of Open Learning/ Non-Collegiate Women Education Board of UoD are NOT eligible to apply for the FSS. FSS is only for those students who have deposited their fees directly to UoD and NOT to any Constituent College/ School of Open Learning/ Non-Collegiate Women Education Board.

I am a First Year/ Semester student. Can I apply?

Any student who is pursuing a regular Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Degree Program at a Department/ Institution/ Centre of University of Delhi (UoD), including First Year/ Semester students can apply.

I am doing a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma language course. Am I eligible for FSS?

Only full-time bonafide students pursuing a regular Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Degree at a Department/ Institution/ Centre of University of Delhi / are eligible for FSS.

I am pursuing a B.Tech. Program under the Faculty of Technology. Am I eligible for FSS?

UG students pursuing B.Tech. Programs (Computer Science & Engineering; Electronics & Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering) under Faculty of Technology are not eligible to apply under this scheme as they have already been granted fee waiver during the time of admission.

I am pursuing a Five Year Integrated Law Program (B.A.LLB./ BBA.LL.B). Am I eligible to apply for FSS?

UG students pursuing a Five Year Integrated Law Program (B.A.LLB./ BBA.LL.B) are NOT eligible to apply under this scheme as they have already been granted fee waiver during the time of admission.

I have an Essential Repeat (ER) paper in my previous examination. Can I still apply?

Students with Essential Repeat papers in the previous examination are NOT eligible to apply.

I took admission under the Orphan Quota. Am I eligible for FSS 2023-24?

Students admitted under the Orphan Quota are NOT eligible for the FSS 2023-24 as they will receive fee waiver under the Students' Welfare Fund.

Will this scheme also include the examination fees/ hostel fees?

The fee waiver includes all components of the fee paid by students except examination fee and hostel fee.

My family does not file Income Tax Return (ITR). Am I eligible to apply?

For such students it is mandatory to submit a copy of EWS/ OBC-NCL Certificate or Annual family income certificate issued by competent authority after March 31, 2023. Income certificates issued by a notary will not be accepted.

What do I upload in the Income Tax section as my family does not file ITR?

Students must upload the Undertaking Form (signed copy) in place of the ITR.

Where do I submit my application?

Students must submit a copy of their Application Form and all documents after due attestation and recommendation from the Head/ Director of the concerned Department/ Centre/ Institute as per schedule declared at DSW website on 19 January 2024.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

Apply on myScheme.gov.in

Documents Required

EWS/OBC-NCL certificate or Annual Family Income Certificate from competent authority (notary-signed certificates are not accepted)
Self-attested copies of latest income tax returns or Form 16 of both parents
Student ID card or enrollment proof