Delhi Technological University (DTU) offers a wide range of scholarships, fee concessions, and financial assistance programs for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Delhi Technological University offers tuition waivers from 25% to 100% through university and government schemes. Family income is the main filter, ranging from INR 1 lakh for a full waiver to INR 8 lakh for select quota categories.
Table of Contents
- DTU Fee Concession Scheme
- Merit cum Means Scholarship (Government of NCT Delhi)
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, OBC and Minority Students
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships
- University Merit Scholarships
- Endowment and Alumni Funded Scholarships
- Special Category Concessions
- How to Apply for DTU Scholarship
- DTU Scholarship FAQs
DTU Fee Concession Scheme
This is the internal waiver run by the university itself, separate from any state or central scheme.
- Family income up to Rs 4.5 lakh per annum qualifies for a tuition fee concession.
- The waiver ranges from 25% to 100%, based on income slab.
- Families with an annual income below roughly Rs 1 lakh can get a full 100% tuition remission.
- Applications go through the internal DTU accounts and fee portal, or through the eDistrict Delhi platform.
- Renewal each year depends on minimum attendance and passing marks in the previous semester.
Merit cum Means Scholarship (Government of NCT Delhi)
Run by the Delhi government for OBC students domiciled in Delhi, this is one of the highest value waivers at DTU.
- 100% tuition fee waiver for families holding a National Food Security Act ration card.
- 50% tuition fee waiver where annual family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh.
- 25% tuition fee waiver where annual family income is above Rs 2.5 lakh and up to Rs 6 lakh.
- A minimum of 60% marks in the previous qualifying exam is required.
- Applications are submitted through the eDistrict Delhi portal.
Post Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, OBC and Minority Students
A central and state funded scheme that covers both fees and living costs.
- SC and ST students get full tuition fee reimbursement along with a maintenance allowance, often extending to hostel and mess charges.
- OBC students with family income below Rs 2.5 lakh get a maintenance allowance plus reimbursement of non refundable fees, typically between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000 a year.
- Minority community students with 50% marks or above and family income up to Rs 2 lakh can claim tuition fee reimbursement under the Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities.
- All applications route through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- A linked Aadhaar bank account is mandatory, since the amount is credited by direct benefit transfer.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships
A merit based central scheme aimed at strong performers in Class 12 board exams who then join a full time undergraduate program.
- Open to students who rank in the top percentile of their board exam and whose family income stays under Rs 4.5 lakh per annum.
- The award pays roughly Rs 10,000 per year for the first three years and around Rs 20,000 in the final year, subject to current government notification.
- Renewal is tied to maintaining minimum academic performance each year.
- Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.
University Merit Scholarships
Awarded purely on academic rank, with no income condition attached.
- Given to top ranking students across branches based on CGPA at the end of each academic year.
- Department toppers receive recognition and cash awards announced by DTU through official notices.
- These sit separately from need based waivers and can be claimed alongside them.
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Endowment and Alumni Funded Scholarships
DTU carries several donor funded scholarships built from alumni contributions over the years. Each has its own selection process, usually announced through a university notice and a Google Form.
- Somir Paul Scholarship: awarded on a merit cum means basis to one student from the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in any engineering discipline, based on academic performance in the preceding semester.
- Pandit Man Mohan Nath Dhar Scholarship: reserved for undergraduate students who are financially disadvantaged.
- Inder Kohli and Anand Kohli Scholarships: for students who cleared the Senior Secondary School Examination in first division.
- Madan Mohan Krishna Kaul Scholarships: for first year students in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil branches.
- Smt Savitri Agnihotri Scholarships: for first year students across any branch under the Faculty of Technology.
Special Category Concessions
DTU also runs targeted quotas outside the standard income and merit tracks.
- Wards of defense and paramilitary personnel, including those from the police, get dedicated fee concessions and reserved seats under this quota.
- A single girl child in the family can claim a distinct concession, meant to support families with only one daughter pursuing higher education.
- Students with disabilities get fee relief along with reserved seats, in line with central government norms for persons with disabilities.
- Regional quotas, such as those for students from the North East, carry income ceilings around Rs 8 lakh and provide annual support in the range of Rs 30,000 to Rs 36,000, with the higher amount going to girl students.
How to Apply for DTU Scholarship
Every scheme runs through one of three portals, so the first step is identifying which one applies.
- DTU internal portal: for the university fee concession scheme. Log in with the student account and upload income proof.
- eDistrict Delhi portal: for Merit cum Means and other Delhi government schemes. A Delhi domicile certificate is required.
- National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in): for SC, ST, OBC, Minority and Central Sector schemes. Registration needs Aadhaar, a bank account, and category or income certificates.
Documents to keep ready across all three: income certificate, caste or category certificate where applicable, Aadhaar card, previous year marksheet, bank passbook, and a domicile certificate for Delhi-based schemes.
DTU Scholarship FAQs
What is the income limit for DTU fee concession?
Family income up to Rs 4.5 lakh per annum qualifies for the DTU fee concession scheme, with waivers between 25% and 100% depending on the exact income slab.
Can a general category student get a scholarship at DTU?
Yes. The DTU Fee Concession Scheme and the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships are open to any student, regardless of category, as long as the income condition is met. University merit scholarships also carry no category restriction, since they are based purely on academic rank.
How much waiver does the Merit cum Means Scholarship give?
It gives a 100% tuition waiver for ration card holders under the National Food Security Act, 50% for family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh, and 25% for family income between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 6 lakh.
Where do SC and ST students apply for their scholarship?
Through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in, where the Post Matric Scholarship covers full tuition fee reimbursement along with a maintenance allowance.