Merit Cum Means Linked Financial Assistance Scheme

Scheme Category

Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance

Target Beneficiaries

Individual

Brief Description

It is the policy of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi that students get access to high quality higher education provided by Delhi State Universities irrespective of their caste, creed, economic background, or gender.

Benefit Type

Cash

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for applying under this scheme shall be as follows: (1) The student should have been enrolled on an undergraduate programme in any of the Delhi State Public Universities or colleges/ institutes affiliated with Delhi State Public Universities. (2) The student should fulfil the income/ economic and academic performance criteria as specified for each category mentioned below Eligibility (Gross Annual Family Income of Student from all Sources)Qualifying Aggregate Percentage (Marks in All Subjects)Percentage of Financial AssistanceCategory 1: Beneficiary under National Food Security Scheme & possess the Card issued under the Scheme60%100%Category 2: Not covered under category 1 but whose family income is up to ₹2.50 Lakh p.a.60%50%Category 3: Family income above ₹2.50 Lakh p.a.but not exceeding ₹6 Lakh p.a60%25% A relaxation of 5% in the qualifying aggregate percentage of marks will be allowed to SC/ST Category students.

Application Mode

Online

Application Process

Application Process 1. Eligible Students want to Apply Online through official <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="website" nis:value=https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in nis:enabled=true/>1. Students go through CITIZEN&39;S CORNER Registration at e-District Delhi New User Registered and Users Login. 1. The student has to register himself/herself at the link above <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Link" nis:value=https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in nis:enabled=true/>. 1. The hard copy of the Application (filled online) along with uploaded documents is required to be submitted in the concerned College/Institute/University.

Required Documents

• A student shall submit an application for each year of the Course / Program as per the prescribed format of the concerned institution with the following self­certified documents: For All Categories of Students Copy of Mark sheet / Certificate of having passed class XII or qualifying examination. Certificate related to SC/ST Category issued by the competent authority Copy of Pass­Book / E­Statement of the student bank account which should be Aadhaar seeded. All previous mark sheets/certificates from the concerned University/institution of the current programme. A declaration, as per Format at Annexure­“A”, by the student affirming that no financial support has been availed/is being availed from any other Scheme for meeting the cost of education for the course/program Additional Documents for Students Requesting Financial Assistance of 100% : Copy of valid card issued under the National Food Security Scheme Additional Documents for Students Requesting Financial Assistance of 50% : Copy of valid annual family income certificate issued by the SDM/competent authority. Additional Documents for Students Requesting Financial Assistance of 25% : Copy of the full Income Tax Return (including the acknowledgement page) for both parents filed with Income Tax Department for the previous financial year. In the case of a non­working parent, an affidavit affirming non­ employment certified by the office of SDM/competent authority and family income certificate issued by the SDM/competent authority.