Financial Support Scheme 2026: Fee Waiver for Delhi University Students
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Quick answer
The Financial Support Scheme offers fee waiver for Delhi University students with family income below ₹8,00,000. Students can get up to 100% waiver if income ≤ ₹4,00,000 or 50% if between ₹4,00,000 and ₹8,00,000. Apply online via the Dean Students’ Welfare Office portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Up to 100% fee waiver or 50% based on income |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Education |
| Level | Central Government |
| Income limit | ₹8 lakh |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Financial Support Scheme (FSSDU) is a central scheme run by the Ministry of Education to provide equity and access to quality education for economically weak students of Delhi University. It offers a fee waiver for all components of the fee paid by students, except examination fee and hostel fee, based on the family income of the student. The scheme is open to bonafide students enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at any department, institution or centre of the University of Delhi.
Benefits
- Up to 100% of actual fee or ₹10,000 if family income ≤ ₹4,00,000
- Up to 50% of actual fee or ₹8,000 if family income between ₹4,00,000 and ₹8,00,000
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Bonafide student enrolled in any UG/PG degree programme at University of Delhi
- Family income of the student must be less than ₹8,00,000
Who cannot apply
- Students with Essential Repeat papers are not eligible for the fee waiver
- Students who have availed fee waiver during admission 2023-24 (B.Tech/Five-Year Integrated Law Programs) will not be eligible
Documents required
- Copy of EWS/OBC-NCL Certificate or Annual Family Income Certificate issued by competent authority
- Self‑attested copies of latest income tax returns (2022-23) of father, mother, unmarried sister, unmarried brother below 25 years and PAN cards of all above
- Signed copy of the Undertaking Form
- Copy of Bonafide Certificate signed by the Head/Director of the Centre/Department/Institute
- Copy of the mark sheet of the last exam passed
- Copy of the latest fee receipt
- Copy of Bank Pass Book showing student’s name, account number and IFSC code or a cancelled cheque
How to apply
- 1Fill the online Application Form available on the Dean Students’ Welfare Office website
- 2Submit a copy of the Application Form and all documents after attestation and recommendation from the Head/Director of the concerned Department/Centre/Institute at the DSW office
- 3Submit the hard copy of the application form as per the schedule declared on the DSW website
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Financial Support Scheme?+
Bonafide students enrolled in any UG/PG degree programme at University of Delhi with family income less than ₹8,00,000.
What is the fee waiver percentage?+
Up to 100% of actual fee or ₹10,000 if family income ≤ ₹4,00,000; up to 50% of actual fee or ₹8,000 if income between ₹4,00,000 and ₹8,00,000.
Does the scheme cover examination and hostel fees?+
No, the fee waiver includes all components of the fee paid by students except examination fee and hostel fee.
Can students with Essential Repeat papers apply?+
No, students with Essential Repeat papers are not eligible.
How do I apply for the scheme?+
Apply online via the Dean Students’ Welfare Office portal, submit documents after attestation, and then submit the hard copy as per the DSW schedule.
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