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Merit Cum Means Linked Financial Assistance Scheme

It is the policy of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi that students get access to high quality higher education provided by Delhi State Universities irrespective of their caste, creed, economic background, or gender.

Authority

State

Region

Delhi

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Benefits | - The extent of reimbursement will be | - 100% tuition fee of the meritorious students belonging to economically weaker section i.e. wards of parent/s who are beneficiaries and possess relevant cards issued under the National Food Security Scheme | - 50% of the tuition fee to meritorious students having annual family income.

Who can apply

The eligibility criteria for applying under this scheme shall be as follows: | (1) The student should have been enrolled on an undergraduate programme in any of the Delhi State Public Universities or colleges/ institutes affiliated with Delhi State Public Universities. | (2) The student should fulfil the income/ economic and academic performance criteria as specified for each category mentioned below | Eligibility (Gross Annual Family Income of Student from all Sources)Qualifying Aggregate Percentage (Marks in All Subjects)Percentage of Financial AssistanceCategory 1: Beneficiary under National Food Security Scheme & possess the Card issued under the Scheme60%100%Category 2: Not covered under category 1 but whose family income is up to ₹2.50 Lakh p.a.60%50%Category 3: Family income above ₹2.50 Lakh p.a.but not exceeding ₹6 Lakh p.a60%25% | A relaxation of 5% in the qualifying aggregate percentage of marks will be allowed to SC/ST Category students.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What are the eligibility criteria for applying under this scheme ?

- The student should have been enrolled for under graduate programme in any of the Delhi State | Public Universities or colleges/ institutes affiliated to Delhi State Public Universities. | - The student should fulfill the income/ economic and academic performance criteria as specified for each categories. | - A relaxation of 5% in qualifying aggregate percentage of marks will be allowed to SC/ST | Category students.

Whether all Courses / Programs & all Universities/Institutions/Colleges of Delhi covered under this scheme?

All approved undergraduate programs offered by any of the Delhi State Public Universities or colleges/ institutes affiliated to Delhi State Public Universities.

Whether all Universities/Institutions/Colleges located OUT-Side Delhi are covered under this scheme?

NO, Only Delhi State Public Universities or colleges/ institutes affiliated to Delhi State Public | Universities

Is a student resident of Delhi, who pursuing higher education from Central /State Govt. Universities /Institutions located outside Delhi within India, Eligible or Not Eligible under this scheme?

NO , Only the student should have been enrolled for under graduate programme in any of the Delhi | State Public Universities or colleges/ institutes affiliated to Delhi State Public Universities

Is a student resident of Delhi, who passed either class 10th or 12th from outside Delhi, Eligible or Not Eligible under this scheme?

Eligible, but the student should have been enrolled for under graduate programme in any of the Delhi State Public Universities or colleges/ institutes affiliated to Delhi State Public Universities

Whom to contact for any problem for the scheme?

Nodal Officer, for the scheme (Nominated in the College/Institute/University) | *Nominated by the Delhi State Public Universities or colleges/ institutes affiliated to Delhi State Public Universities.

How to apply for financial under this scheme?

If the student is eligible/aware of the scheme and want to Apply Online then goto the web -site link https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.inof e-District Portal Delhi and get a registration.

Where to submit application form for this scheme?

Student has to register himself/herself at the link https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in . Hard copy of the Application (filled online) along with uploaded documents is required to be submitted in the | concerned College/Institute/University.

List of the required documents

- Copy of Mark sheet / Certificate of having passed class XII or qualifying examination. | - Certificate related to SC/ST Category issued by the competent authority. | - Copy of PassBook / EStatement of the student bank account which should be Aadhaar seeded. | - All previous mark sheets/certificates from the concerned University/institution of the current programme. | - A declaration, as per Format at Annexure"A", by the student affirming that no financial support has been availed/is being availed from any other Scheme for meeting the cost of education for the course/program.