Delhi University offers up to 100% fee waiver, apply by October 13
Delhi University has opened applications for its Financial Support Scheme for 2026-27, offering eligible students fee waivers of up to 100%. The scheme targets students from lower-income families, with online applications closing on October 13, 2026.
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- Students from families earning up to Rs 4 lakh qualify
- Income between Rs 4,00,001 and Rs 8 lakh allows 50% concession
- Support is capped at Rs 15,000 or Rs 10,000 respectively
The University of Delhi (DU) has announced its Financial Support Scheme (FSS) for the 2026-27 academic session, offering eligible students fee waivers of up to 100%. The scheme, introduced through the Office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare, aims to reduce the financial burden on students from families with limited incomes.
The last date to submit the online application is October 13, 2026.
HOW MUCH FEE WAIVER CAN STUDENTS GET?
| Category | Annual family income | Fee waiver | Maximum waiver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category I | Rs 0 to Rs 4,00,000 | 100% | Rs 15,000 |
| Category II | Rs 4,00,001 to Rs 8,00,000 | 50% | Rs 10,000 |
WHO CAN APPLY FOR DU FSS 2026-27?
Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in a DU department, institute or centre can apply, provided they meet the income criteria.
Students enrolled in constituent colleges, BTech programmes (except CIC), five-year integrated law programmes, the School of Open Learning and NCWEB are not eligible. Students with an Essential Repeat (ER) in any previous examination are also excluded.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FEE WAIVER
Eligible students can follow these steps:
- Visit the Delhi University website or Dean Students’ Welfare website.
- Open the Financial Support Scheme 2026-27 notification.
- Access the online application form through the scheme link.
- Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents.
- Submit the application before October 13.
DOCUMENTS TO KEEP READY
Applicants must submit an income or EWS/OBC-NCL certificate, family members’ income tax returns and PAN cards, an undertaking form, a bonafide certificate, the latest fee receipt, the last examination’s marksheet and a bank passbook or cancelled cheque in the student’s name.
Income certificates issued by a notary or in the student’s name will not be accepted.
The schedule for submitting printed application forms and supporting documents at the Dean Students’ Welfare office will be announced separately.
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