Student schemes in Delhi

15 Delhi government student schemes on myScheme (the Government of India's scheme portal), read 27 Oct 2026: 1 for girls.

Each scheme below is copied from its page on myScheme (myscheme.gov.in), read on 27 Oct 2026: who can apply and the benefit as printed there, and the scheme's own links. Shishya adds no amounts and no dates. myScheme's text can be older than the department's latest order — check the official link before you apply. Shishya does not take applications.

Last dates

myScheme publishes no last date for any of these Delhi schemes (read 27 Oct 2026). Departments usually announce dates on their own portals — the links on each scheme.

For girls (1)

  • Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme

    Women and Child Development Department

    Under this scheme, phased financial assistance linked to educational milestones is provided to eligible girl children to support their academic journey from birth to higher education.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a girl child born in Delhi.
    • The applicant should possess a birth certificate issued by the Registrar (Births and Deaths) of Delhi.
    • The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Delhi for at least 3 years preceding the application.
    • The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹1,20,0
    • The benefit is limited to two girl children per family.
    • The applicant should be studying in a Government, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), or government-recognized school in Delhi.
    • The applicant should apply within 1 year of birth or within 90 days of admission at the applicable stages.
    • The girl child can be registered under the scheme within one year of birth or at the time of admission in Class 1st, 6th, 9th, 11th or after passing class 10th upon admission to Polytechnic/ITI courses (anywhere in India); or upon admission to…

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • > Financial Assistance (Stage-wise Detailed Structure)
    • ₹11,000 deposited with milestone ‘B’, redeemable at 18 or 21 years
    • School Education Milestones

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

Scholarships, stipends and fee help (12)

  • Delhi Higher & Technical Education Support Scheme

    Higher Education Department

    The scheme aims to provide financial support for tuition fees to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of Delhi pursuing undergraduate education in Government higher educational institutions, ensuring that no deserving student is deprived of…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Delhi.
    • The applicant must have passed Class XII from a recognized school located in Delhi.
    • The applicant must be enrolled in a regular undergraduate programme in a Government Delhi State Public University, Government College, or Government Institution located in Delhi.
    • The applicant must be pursuing a regular degree course.
    • The applicant must not be pursuing the course through correspondence, distance mode, or diploma programmes.
    • The applicant must have a gross annual family income of up to ₹3,00,000/- from all sources.
    • The applicant must possess a valid Family Income Certificate issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or other competent authority of the Government of NCT of Delhi.
    • The applicant must have secured at least 75% marks in Class XII for assistance during the first year.

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Tuition Fee Assistance: Financial assistance covering the tuition fee for eligible undergraduate students.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Education Assistance for the Construction Workers

    Labour Department

    The "Education Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides scholarship to the childrens of the construction worker of the board.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • > For Registration
    • The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
    • The applicant should be a Building/Construction Worker.
    • The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
    • The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.
    • > For Application
    • The applicant should be a children of the construction worker.
    • The applicant should be studying in any of the following classes: Class 1 to 8/ Class 9 to 10/ Class 11 to 12/ Graduation level/ ITI Course/ L.LB. Course/ Polytechnic Diploma/ Technical Course such as Engineering, Medical, MBA/ Open learning/ Distant learning.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • 4.Graduation level₹ 3,000/-5.ITI Course₹ 4,000/-6.L.LB. Course (5 Years)₹ 4,000/-7.L.LB Course (3 years)₹ 3,000/
    • Distance education/ open learning school/ College/ private study and obtains certificate from recognized School /College /institution75% of the grant allowed for regular study. Financial assistance will be provided only one time for any…
    • Scholarships are provided upto 2 nominated children of Registered and Live Member of the Board, after the completion of year of study.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Free Supply of Text Books

    Education Department

    The scheme provides textbooks or cash subsidies for textbooks and writing materials to students of Government and Aided Schools. Benefits include financial assistance ranging from ₹550/- to ₹830/- per annum, with additional support for geometry boxes. All…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
    • The applicant should be a student from Nursery to Class 12th.
    • The applicant should be enrolled in a Government or Aided School in Delhi.
    • The applicant should be attending classes regularly according to school norms.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • > Cash Subsidy for Textbooks and Writing Materials
    • Class 1st to 5th: ₹550/- per annum.
    • Class 6th, 7th, 11th, and 12th (Without Math): ₹800/- per annum.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme

    Higher Education Department

    The Higher Education and Skill Development Guarantee Scheme Government of NCT of Delhi , has envisaged a Higher Education and Skill Development Guarantee Scheme for students who wish to pursue diploma or degree level courses or specified skill development…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • Students who wish to pursue a diploma or degree or specified skill development courses in Delhi and have done their Class-X and Class–XII from Delhi are eligible under this Scheme. For courses for which the qualifying examination is Class-X, students who…
    • The student should have secured admission to a higher education course or specified Skill development courses (diploma or degree including bachelor, Master and Doctoral Degrees) in recognized institutions in Delhi through the Entrance Test/ Merit Based…
    • The guarantee would be available for loans for all recognized diploma/degree courses from Government Institutions /Universities and constituent colleges of the University of Delhi. It would also be available for Private/ Self-financed Institutions located in…
    • It would also be available for Institutions of Technical/Training Skill Development such as courses by World Class Skill Centre or any other technical training/skill development institutions specified by the Government of NCT of Delhi.
    • Courses Eligible for Studies in Delhi
    • Approved courses leading to graduate/ post-graduate degrees and PG diplomas conducted by recognized colleges/ universities recognized by UGC/ Government/ AICTE/ AIBMS/ ICMR etc
    • Courses like ICWA, CA, CFA etc
    • Courses conducted by IIT, NIFT, NLU, IIFT etc

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • The maximum amount of education loan guaranteed under this scheme is up to ₹ 10 Lakhs Only.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana

    Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department

    The scheme “Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana” was launched by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Government of NCT of Delhi vide Cabinet Decision No.2526 Dated 12-12-2017.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • Eligibility criteria for students:
    • Only students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category residing in Delhi & who have passed 10th and 12th class (or studying in class XII) from the schools in Delhi, having a total family income of not more than ₹6.00 lakh per annum will be eligible under…
    • The students must have secured a prescribed percentage of marks in the qualifying examinations for which free coaching is proposed to be imparted under the scheme.
    • Note 01: Sponsoring Department may also nominate some needy students for coaching under the selected institutions.
    • Note 02: Income and Caste Certificates issued by the office of the concerned District Magistrate should be obtained from the Students by the selected institutes.
    • Note 03: Where examination is conducted in two stages viz. Preliminary and Main, the candidates will be entitled to free coaching for both examinations. They will be entitled to free coaching for both Preliminary and Main examinations at their convenience.…
    • Note 04: The selected students shall have to attend all classes. In the event of any student remaining absent for more than 15 days, without any valid reason, the benefits of free coaching to him/her shall be discontinued and another student shall be taken…
    • Eligibility criteria for applying for Empanelment of Coaching Institutions:

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • A monthly stipend of ₹2500/- per student will be paid for local students for attending the coaching classes.
    • Under the scheme, 75% of the admissible coaching fee amount is to be provided by the Government and the remaining 25% is to be borne by the students.
    • In case of students having a total family income of up to ₹2.00 lacs, a full admissible coaching fee is to be provided by the Govt.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Merit Cum Means Linked Financial Assistance Scheme

    Higher Education Department

    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.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • 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…
    • A relaxation of 5% in the qualifying aggregate percentage of marks will be allowed to SC/ST Category students.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • The extent of reimbursement will be
    • 100% tuition fee of the meritorious students belonging to economically weaker section i.e. wards of parent/s who are beneficiaries and possess relevant cards issued under the National Food Security Scheme
    • 50% of the tuition fee to meritorious students having annual family income.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Delhi)

    Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department

    The scheme "Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students" aims to support SC students financially for post-matriculation studies. Benefits include fee reimbursement and monthly allowances. Intended beneficiaries are SC students with a family income below…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a Student.
    • The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
    • The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
    • The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation/post-secondary course in India.
    • The applicant should not be availing of any other scholarship for the same course from any other source.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • > Maintenance Allowance (per month)
    • Group 1 (e.g., Medicine, Engineering): Hostellers ₹1,200/-, Day Scholars ₹550/
    • Group 2 (e.g., Pharmacy, Nursing): Hostellers ₹820/-, Day Scholars ₹530/

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students-Delhi

    Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department

    The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to school-going students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) families with an annual income not exceeding ₹2,50,000/- to support their pre-matric education.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
    • The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following:
    • Class I or any subsequent pre-matric class as a day scholar.
    • Class III or any subsequent pre-matric class as a hosteller.
    • The applicant must be studying in a recognized institution approved by the concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration.
    • The applicant's parents' or guardians' annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
    • The applicant must maintain a minimum attendance of 60% in the previous academic year.
    • The applicant must have a bank account in his/her own name.

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Scholarship for Hostellers: ₹500/- per month for 10 months for students studying from Class III to Class X.
    • Scholarship for Day Scholars: ₹100/- per month for 10 months for students studying from Class I to Class X.
    • Ad-Hoc Grant: ₹500/- per student per annum for both hostellers and day scholars.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Reimbursement of Tution Fee for SC/ST/OBC/Min students in Public Schools in Class I to XII

    Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department

    The scheme aims to provide financial support by reimbursing tuition and compulsory fees for SC/ST/OBC students from low-income families (below ₹3,00,000/- per annum) studying in recognized schools in Delhi. Beneficiaries must meet academic and attendance…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a Student.
    • The applicant should be studying in Class 1st to 12th.
    • The applicant should be enrolled in a school recognized/affiliated with the Dept. of Education, GNCTD or Municipal Local Bodies of Delhi.
    • The applicant should have scored 50% or above in the previous academic year.
    • The applicant should have at least 80% attendance in the preceding year.
    • The applicant should not be repeating the same class.
    • The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Reimbursement Amount: Maximum reimbursement of ₹48,000/- or actual paid fees (whichever is less) covering tuition, lab, and library fees.
    • Conditions for Disbursement
    • Student must score 50% and above marks in the preceding year.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Scholarship/Merit Scholarship Schools SC/ST/OBC/Min (Studying in College/Technical/ Professional Institutions)

    Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department

    The scheme provides monthly financial aid to SC/ST/OBC/Minority students pursuing higher education. Benefits include scholarships for hostellers and day scholars, with eligibility based on academic performance and income criteria.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
    • The applicant should belong to the SC/ST/OBC/Minority category.
    • The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school, college, or institution in India.
    • The applicant should be a student.
    • The applicant should have secured a 60% or above marks in the previous examination.
    • If the applicant is from OBC/Minority Community, his/her annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • > Course of Study Group-A
    • For Postgraduate courses in the above fields and other technical/professional courses: Hostellers: ₹1,860/- per month for 12 months; Day Scholars: ₹960/- per month for 12 months.
    • > Course of Study Group-B

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Scholarship/Merit scholarship to OBC/MIN/SC/ST students from Class I to XII

    Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department

    The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities studying in classes I to XII in government or recognised schools in Delhi. The scheme offers varying scholarship amounts based on class and academic performance…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC)/Minority (including Jain) community
    • Students from the Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Minority category should be studying in Class 1st to 12th.
    • Students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category should be studying in Class 6th to 12th.
    • The applicant should be studying in a Government/Aided/Recognised school affiliated to the Directorate of Education/Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan/National Open School/Schools affiliated to NDMC/Delhi Cantonment Board, East Delhi Municipal Corporation, North…
    • For students from the OBC/Minority category, the income of the family should be less than or equal to ₹2,00,000/-.
    • The applicant can avail of only one scholarship, either under the State Plan Scheme or Centrally Sponsored Scholarship Scheme, whichever is more beneficial.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Class 1st to 8th SC/ST/Minority Students
    • ₹1,000/- per Annum (No % of Marks Required).
    • OBC Students (6th to 8th)

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

  • Subsidy for School Uniforms to the Students

    Education Department

    The scheme aims to provide cash subsidies for school uniforms to students from Nursery to Class XII in government and aided schools. Benefits include annual payments ranging from ₹1,100/- to ₹1,500/-, ensuring financial support for all eligible students.

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a student enrolled in a government or aided school in Delhi.
    • The applicant should be studying in any class from Nursery to 12th Standard.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • > Cash Subsidy Amounts
    • Nursery to Class 5th: ₹1,100/- per annum.
    • Class 6th to 8th: ₹1,400/- per annum.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

Education loans (1)

  • Education Loan Scheme - Delhi

    Social Welfare Department

    "Education Loan Scheme" provides financial assistance to the SC/ST/OBC/PwD students for pursuing professional and technical education in India and abroad, with loan limits of ₹7,50,000/- and ₹15,00,000/- respectively. Delhi residents with an annual family…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant must be a permanent resident of Delhi.
    • The applicant should be from one of the following target groups
    • Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Minority, Persons with Disability.
    • The annual income of parents/guardian should be below ₹5,00,000/-.
    • The applicant must have secured admission in a recognized/Government/Technical Institution in India or abroad.
    • The College/Institute should have been offering the course for the last three years.
    • The College/Institute should be recognized by the Central/State Government or by appropriate authorities such as UGC (University Grants Commission), AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), etc.
    • The duration of the course should not exceed 5 years.

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Need-based finance with a ceiling of ₹7,50,000/- for studies in India.
    • Need-based finance with a ceiling of ₹15,00,000/- for studies abroad.
    • No promoter’s contribution required for loans up to ₹4,00,000/-.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

Study abroad (1)

  • Financial Assistance to SC Students for Pursuing Higher Studies Abroad

    Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Department

    The scheme aims to support SC students for higher education abroad in fields like Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities. Benefits include up to ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. and ₹10,00,000 for Masters, with eligibility criteria including residency and income below…

    Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

    • The applicant should be a citizen of India.
    • The applicant should be a domicile of Delhi or a bonafide resident of Delhi for at least 5 years.
    • The applicant should be the only child eligible under this scheme.
    • Employed applicant should submit their application through their employer with a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
    • The applicant should not have already completed the same level of education (Master’s/Ph.D.) in India or abroad.
    • Applicants for the Ph.D. Course should have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in relevant Master’s Degree.
    • Applicants for the Master’s Degree Course should have secured at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
    • The applicant should be below 30 years old as of the cutoff date.

    More conditions on the myScheme page.

    Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

    • Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- per annum, up to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. (4 years) and ₹10,00,000/- for Masters (2 years).
    • > Funds are Disbursed in Installments
    • First installment after admission confirmation.

    The full benefit details are on the myScheme page.

    No deadline published (read 27 Oct 2026)

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