Merit Cum Means Linked Financial Assistance Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a Delhi government scheme that provides financial assistance to students based on both academic merit and financial need. It is run by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to ensure that talented students from economically weaker backgrounds can access quality higher education at Delhi State Universities. The scheme removes financial barriers so that capable students are not held back by poverty.
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
- 25 Apr 2026
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