Delhi government continues Merit-cum-Means Income Linked Financial Assistance Scheme for undergraduate students studying in Delhi State Public Universities, with tuition fee reimbursement ranging from 25% to full 100% based on family income. Directorate of Higher Education, GNCT of Delhi runs this scheme through Higher Education Aid Trust, and eligible students can apply online at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in.
Students need at least 60% aggregate marks to qualify, and reimbursement percentage depends on family income slab, from full fee reimbursement for National Food Security Scheme card holders to 25% reimbursement for families earning up to ₹6 lakh a year. SC and ST students get 5% relaxation in qualifying marks. This scheme works alongside other support options like Delhi Education Loan Guarantee Scheme for students who need additional financial support.
Delhi Fee Assistance Scheme Online Application Form
Applying for Merit-cum-Means Income Linked Financial Assistance Scheme takes just a few steps on e-District Delhi portal. Follow the process given below.
STEP 1 - Visit official website edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in and look for "New User" link under Citizen's Corner section on the homepage.
STEP 2 - Enter Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card number to open complete citizen application form, shown in the image below.
STEP 3 - Fill in complete details accurately and submit the registration form. Once registered, log in with Registered Users Login option to complete application process for fee assistance.
Students looking for scholarship options can also check E District Delhi Scholarship Schemes for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Merit-cum-Means Income Linked Financial Assistance Scheme |
| Launched By | Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
| Implementing Body | Higher Education Aid Trust |
| Beneficiaries | Undergraduate students of Delhi State Public Universities |
| Benefit Amount | 25% to 100% tuition fee reimbursement |
| Application Mode | Online at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in |
| Official Website | higheredn.delhi.gov.in |
Merit-cum-Means Income Linked Financial Assistance Scheme Eligibility
All students must have enrolled for undergraduate programme in any of Delhi State Public Universities or colleges and institutes affiliated to Delhi State Public Universities. Along with this, candidates need to fulfill income and academic performance criteria as given in table below.
| Eligibility (Income p.a) | Qualifying Aggregrate Marks | Percentage of Financial Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 - Beneficiary under National Food Security Scheme & NFSA Card holder | 60% | 100% |
| Category 2 - Not covered under Category 1 but whose annual family income is up to ₹2.50 Lakh per year | 60% | 50% |
| Category 3 - Family income above ₹2.50 Lakh but up to ₹6 Lakh per year | 60% | 25% |
5% relaxation in qualifying aggregate marks is allowed for SC and ST students. Only undergraduate courses offered by Delhi State Public Universities or their affiliated colleges qualify. Students admitted outside Delhi are not eligible, even if they are originally Delhi residents.
Documents Required for Fee Assistance Scheme
Students need to keep a few documents ready before applying, and some additional documents depend on which reimbursement category they fall under. Required documents include the following.
- Mark sheet or certificate of class 12 or the last qualifying examination, needed by all applicants regardless of category.
- Aadhaar seeded bank passbook or e-statement copy, since payment goes directly into this account.
- Self declaration stating no other scheme is being used to cover cost of same course, as per prescribed format.
- Valid National Food Security Scheme card copy, only for students applying under 100% reimbursement category.
- Income certificate from SDM or competent authority, required for 50% and 25% reimbursement categories.
- Caste certificate issued by competent authority, only for SC or ST students claiming marks relaxation.
Official Website and Contact Details
Directorate of Higher Education website has moved from higheredn.delhigovt.nic.in to higheredn.delhi.gov.in, so students should bookmark the new address for scheme notices and downloads. Application process on edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in remains unchanged. For any problem in online application, students can contact Directorate of Higher Education office at B-Block, 2nd Floor, 5 Sham Nath Marg, Delhi-110054, phone 011-23980220, or write to studentloan.delhi@gov.in.
FAQ's
Is this scheme only for undergraduate students?
Yes, only students enrolled in undergraduate programmes at Delhi State Public Universities or their affiliated colleges can apply. Postgraduate students are not covered under this scheme.
What happens if family income is above ₹6 lakh?
Students with family income above ₹6 lakh a year do not qualify for reimbursement under any of the three categories of this scheme.
Can students from outside Delhi apply?
No, only students admitted to Delhi State Public Universities or colleges affiliated to them are eligible, even if the student is originally a Delhi resident studying elsewhere.
Where can students check application status?
Application status can be checked by logging into Registered Users account on edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in with the registration number generated at the time of application.