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.Delhi University has opened applications for its Financial Support Scheme for 2026-27, offering eligible students fee waivers of up to 100%.New Delhi,Sep 25, 2026 12:55 ISTThe 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?CategoryAnnual family incomeFee waiverMaximum waiverCategory IRs 0 to Rs 4,00,000100%Rs 15,000Category IIRs 4,00,001 to Rs 8,00,00050%Rs 10,000WHO 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 WAIVEREligible 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 READYApplicants 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.- Ends