Delhi University Announces Financial Support Scheme: Check Eligibility Details And How To Apply
Delhi University has announced its Financial Support Scheme 2023-24 for students whose family income is less than 8 lakhs. To be eligible, one has to be a full-time bonafide student studying in any UG/ PG Degree program at a Department/ Institution/ Centre of University of Delhi.?
This scheme is to ensure a holistic and inclusive education at DU.?
Candidates can apply online by January 10, 2024, before 5.00 pm here: Delhi University (DU) Financial Support Scheme.?
Who are eligible to get financial support at DU??
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 for the Financial Support Scheme at DU, according to the following categories:?
| Categories | ? Family income (in ?) perannum? ? | ? Fee waiver(percentage)?? |
|---|---|---|
| ? Category1? ? | ? Less than or equal to4,00,000/-? ? | ? Up to 100%? ? |
| ? Category 2? ? | ? Between 4,00,000/- and8,00,000/-?? | ? Up to 50%? ? |
However, 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.?
Students enrolled in B.Tech/ Five Year Integrated Law Program are also not eligible.?
How much financial support in terms of fee reduction does DU provide??
For the first category, the fee waiver will be up to 100% of the actual fees or up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000/-
For the second category, the fee waiver will be up to 50% of the actual fees or up to a maximum of Rs. 8,000/-
What are the documents required to apply for DU's Financial Support Scheme??
Students must submit the following documents along with the application form:-?
1. Self-attested copy of EWS/ OBC-NCL Certificate or Annual family income certificate issued bycompetent authority after March 31, 2023. An income certificate issued by a notary will not beaccepted.
2. Self-attested copies of latest Income Tax Returns (2022-23) of the following family members:
a. Father
b. Mother
c. Sister (s) (Unmarried)
d. Brother (s) (Unmarried and below 25 years of age)?
3. Self-attested copy of Pan card(s) of all the above
4. Undertaking duly signed by the applicant.?
5. Signed copy of the bonafide certificate duly signed by the Head/ Director of the Centre/ Department/Institute as per the format on http://www.dsw.du.ac.in.?
6. Self-attested copy of the mark sheet of last exam passed.?
7. Self-attested copy of the latest Fee Receipt.?
8. A self-attested copy of the bank passbook showing the student's name, account number, and IFSCcode or a cancelled cheque.
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