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Delhi University Announces 100% Fee Waiver: Understand Eligibility and Rules.
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News18•25-09-2026, 08:18
Delhi University Announces 100% Fee Waiver: Understand Eligibility and Rules.
- •Delhi University's DSW Office announced the 'Financial Support Scheme' for academic session 2026-27, offering up to 100% fee waiver for economically weaker students.
- •The scheme targets full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students but excludes those from SOL, NCWEB, B.Tech (excluding Sister Innovation Center), and certain constituent colleges.
- •Students with an annual family income up to ’4 lakh receive a 100% fee waiver (max ’15,000), while those with income between ’4.1 lakh and ’8 lakh get a 50% waiver (max ’10,000).
- •Required documents include a valid family income certificate, ITRs with PAN cards of parents, mark sheets, latest fee receipt, and a self-attested bank passbook copy.
- •The online application deadline is October 13, 2026; eligible students can apply on www.dsw.du.ac.in and submit documents to the DSW Office.
Key Questions Answered
Students whose family annual income is up to ₹4 lakh are eligible for a 100% fee waiver, which covers either the full actual fees or a maximum limit of ₹15,000, whichever is less.
The last date to apply for Delhi University's fee waiver scheme for the academic session 2026-27 is October 13, 2026.
Students from the School of Open Learning (SOL), NCWEB, B.Tech programs (excluding Sister Innovation Center), 5-year integrated law courses, specific constituent colleges, and those with an 'Essential Repeat' backlog cannot apply.
