Overview of Financial Support Scheme
The Department of Distance & Education, School of Open Learning, Campus of Open Learning (DDCE/SOL/COL) in the spirit to facilitate financially weak students as per guidelines decided by the University of Delhi, is announced Financial Support Scheme for DDCE/SOL/COL students. This scheme is reflected through a fee waiver/refund for the students enrolled in DDCE/SOL/COL and having their family income below the poverty line. The fee waiver/refund includes all components of the fee paid by students except Examination fee and University Fee. To avail Financial Support Scheme in term of Fee Waiver. The student has to determine the following.
"The scheme provides comprehensive refund support covering tuition and development fees, ensuring academic continuity for every deserving learner."
Note: Examination fees and University-specific administrative charges are excluded from the refund mechanism.
Scheme Eligibility Guidelines
- A student studying in DDCE/SOL/COL University of Delhi and his/her Annual Family Income falling in below mentioned categories eligible to apply.
- 2nd, 3rd & 4th year candidates with ER/Arrears of previous examination papers are not eligible to apply.
Eligibility
Criteria
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Required Documents
Candidate Photo
Candidate Signature
Annual family income Certificate issued by competent office for the current financial year issued after 31st March 2025.
Copy of current Fee Receipt.
Copy of Marksheet of the last exam passed. (Not Applicable for 1st Year)
Cancelled Cheque/Copy of Bank Passbook showing the student Name, Account Number and IFSC code. (Aadhar seeded Bank Account)
Affidavit of Unemployment / Employment / Self-Employment (Notary Attested)
Final Application Deadline
Ensure all documents are uploaded before the cutoff.
Merit List Announcement
Publication of provisionally selected candidates.
Important:
- SOL may impose an additional condition to decide the merit if required.
- The Fee Waiver is year wise. For every successful year applicant has to apply afresh.
- Last date to submit the online application is 15.02.2026
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