Delhi University (DU) has opened applications for the Financial Support Scheme (FSS) 2025-26 for eligible students. The scheme aims to assist students facing financial challenges and is available category-wise. Students with Essential Repeat (ER) in any previous examination are not eligible to apply.
DU Financial Support Scheme 2025-26: Key Details
The Office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare (DSW), Delhi University, has initiated the application process for the DU Financial Support Scheme 2025. Interested candidates can apply online through the official websitedsw.ac.in. The scheme provides financial assistance based on family income:
- Category One: Students with family income less than ₹4,00,000 are eligible for a 100% fee waiver.
- Category Two: Students with family income between ₹4,00,001 and ₹8,00,000 can receive up to 50% financial assistance.
The last date to submit the DU FSS 2025 application form is 23 September 2025.
Eligibility Criteria for DU Financial Support Scheme 2025
The scheme is open to full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in DU departments, institutes, or centres. Students must have a family income up to ₹8 Lakh to qualify. However, certain students are not eligible for financial assistance:
- BTech students and five-year integrated law programme students
- Students enrolled in SOL and NCWEB programmes
- Students in constituent colleges of the University of Delhi with Essential Repeat (ER) in previous exams
Top Alternatives for Financial Assistance
Students seeking alternatives or additional support may consider top universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes:
Applicants are encouraged to complete the online application process before the deadline to avail the scheme.
