Delhi Higher Education Merit-cum-Means Financial Assistance Scheme

Short Title: Delhi MCM Assistance

Administered by: Delhi State Higher Education Board • Government of NCT of Delhi

Financial Support: 50% to 100% Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

Academic Level: Undergraduate

Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹600000 / Year

Current Cycle Deadline: 30-Nov-2026

Official Website Official Notification (PDF) Guidelines FAQ

Scheme Overview & Objective

Ensures no meritorious student in Delhi is deprived of higher education in state universities due to financial inability.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification	Enrolled in Delhi State Universities (DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, GGSIPU, AUD, IIITD, DSEU)
Academic Disciplines / Streams	All Undergraduate Programs in Delhi State Universities
Eligible Degree Courses	B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, BA, BBA, BCA, MBBS
Family Income Limit	Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹600000 from all sources.
Minimum Academic Score	Minimum 60.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility	Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category	All
Domicile / Residence	Delhi

Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

50% to 100% Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

100% fee waiver for NFSA/Ration Card holders; 50% for family income <= ₹2.5 Lakhs; 25% for family income ₹2.5 to ₹6.0 Lakhs.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate