The Delhi Government has introduced merit cum-means scholarship to provide tuition fee reimbursement for meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This initiative aims to enhance access to higher education for deserving students who may find it difficult to afford the full tuition fee. It is designed to ease the financial burden on deserving students who may find it challenging to afford the full tuition fee.
e-District Delhi Merit Cum Means Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a resident of Delhi.
- Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Delhi State Public University or a college/institute affiliated with a Delhi State Public University.
- Students who fail in any subject or need additional time to complete credits will not be eligible for any assistance in the repeat year and beyond.
- The student should not be receiving financial assistance from any other scheme or agency during their course of study.
- Student must have passed previous year of examination with 60% without any backlog.
- The Applicant should fulfil the income and academic performance criteria as shown below.
Gross Annual Family Income of Applicant from all Sources | Qualifying Aggregate Percentage (Marks in All Subjects) | Percentage of Financial Assistance |
|---|---|---|
Category 1: ÂNational Food Security Scheme & possess the Card issued under the Scheme |
60% |
100% |
Category 2Â: Family income less than Rs.2.50 Lakh p.a. |
60% |
50% |
Category 3Â: Family income above Rs.2.50 Lakh p.a. but not exceeding Rs.6 Lakh p.a. |
60% |
25% |
Note: The applicants those comes under SC/ST category will have relaxation of 5% in aggregate percentage.
Documents required for e-District Delhi Merit Cum Means Scholarship
To apply for Scholarship, students need to submit the following documents.
- Copy of Class XII or qualifying examination mark sheet/certificate.
- SC/ST Category certificate issued by a competent authority (if applicable)
- Copy of Passbook/E-Statement of the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
- All previous mark sheets/certificates from the concerned University/institution of the current program.
- Declaration by the student, as per the format provided, affirming that no financial support has been availed or is being availed from any other source.
Additional documents:
- For Students Requesting Financial Assistance of 100%: Copy of valid card issued under the National Food Security Scheme.
- For Students Requesting Financial Assistance of 50%: Copy of valid annual family income certificate issued by the SDM/competent authority.
- For Students Requesting Financial Assistance of 25%: Full Income Tax Return (ITR) including the acknowledgement page for both parents filed with the Income Tax Department for the previous financial year.
Note: In case of a non-working parent, an affidavit affirming non-employment certified by the office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or competent authority. Family income certificate issued by the SDM or competent authority.
How to apply for e-District Delhi Merit Cum Means Scholarship:
The eligible candidates have to follow the following steps to apply post matric scholarship online application.
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the e-District Delhi portal at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in.
- Register: If you're a new user, register on the portal by providing your details such as name, email, mobile number, etc. You will receive an OTP for verification. You need to have Adhaar number for registration.
- Login: After registration you will receive credentials for login on mobile number or email. login to the portal using your username and password.
- Select Scholarship Scheme: Look for the "Merit Cum Means Scholarship" scheme under the Apply online->Apply for services on the portal. Click Apply button you will be directed to Application form.
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- Fill the Application Form: Fill in the application form with accurate details. Make sure to upload all the required documents such as income certificate, caste certificate, educational certificates, etc.
- Submit the Application: After filling the form, review the details and submit the application.
- Application Status: You can track the status of your application on the portal.
- Verification and Approval: Once you submit your application, it will be verified by the concerned authorities. If your application is approved, you will receive the scholarship amount in your bank account.
- Renewal: If you are already a recipient of the scholarship and want to renew it for the next academic year, you can do so by following a similar process.
Timeline
The timeline for applying for the e-District Delhi Merit Cum Means Scholarship can vary depending on the specific dates set by the Delhi Government. However, here is a general timeline you can expect:
- Announcement: The scholarship scheme is usually announced by the Delhi Government at the beginning of the academic year or as per the government's schedule.
- Application Period: The application period for the scholarship is typically open for a few weeks to a couple of months. During this time, students can submit their applications through the e-District Delhi portal.
Rewards/benefits under this scheme
The e-District Delhi Merit Cum Means Scholarship scheme offers several rewards and benefits to eligible students. Some of the key benefits include:
- Tuition Fee Reimbursement: The scheme provides reimbursement of tuition fees for approved undergraduate programs offered by Delhi State Public Universities or colleges/institutes affiliated with Delhi State Public Universities.
- Financial Assistance: Eligible students receive financial assistance to help cover the costs of their education, including tuition fees and other related expenses.
- Support for Economically Weaker Sections: The scheme aims to support students from economically weaker sections of society by providing financial assistance for their education.
- Encouragement for Meritorious Students: The scheme encourages meritorious students to pursue higher education by providing them with financial support.
Universities/Colleges/Institutions that are providing Financial Assistance under this scheme
Name of Delhi State Public Universities | Email id | Contact number |
|---|---|---|
Ambedkar University Delhi | studentservices@aud.ac.in |
011-23863740 |
Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University | goyalrk@gmail.com |
011-29552051 |
National Law University, Delhi | info@nludelhi.ac.in |
011-28034257 011-28034993 011-28034255 |
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi | info@iiitd.ac.in 011-26907400 |
011-26907400 |
Indira Gandhi Delhi technical University for Women | registrar@igdtuw.ac.in |
011-23900221 |
Delhi Technological University | aracademic@dtu.ac.in |
011-27871018 |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi | directordevelopment.ipu@gmail.com |
011-25302606, 011-25302119 |
