Merit Cum Means Linked Financial Assistance Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026It 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.
What You Get
- Financial assistance linked to academic merit and family income
- Support for pursuing higher education at Delhi State Universities
- Assistance irrespective of caste, creed, gender, or economic background
- Reduced financial burden on economically weaker families
Who Can Apply
- Age: 1–100 years
- Residence: Delhi residents only
- Student must be enrolled or seeking admission in a Delhi State University
- Academic merit required (based on previous examination performance)
- Family income must be below a certain threshold (exact limit to be verified with scheme guidelines)
- Delhi resident or studying in Delhi
- No age bar specified, but typically for students pursuing higher education
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Academic Marks Certificate
- 5. Delhi Residency Proof
- 6. University Admission Letter
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Delhi
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 1–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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