DTU Scholarships 2026: Schemes, Amount, Application, FAQs

Updated on 18 January 2026

Delhi, Delhi NCR

Aarushi Mehra

Updated on 18 January 2026

DTU offers a wide range of scholarships to support its students financially and academically. These scholarships are designed to assist meritorious students, those from economically weaker sections, minorities, students with disabilities, and others through university-specific schemes, government programs, and endowed awards from alumni and donor .The Delhi Technological University scholarships aim to reduce financial barriers, promote inclusivity, and reward excellence in engineering and related fields. DTU scholarships involve several categories: its internal Fee Concession Scheme, central government schemes (via National Scholarship Portal - NSP), state government schemes (e.g., Delhi eDistrict portal), AICTE schemes (also via NSP), and endowed/alumni-funded scholarships and medals (announced via DTU notices with Google Forms).

DTU Fee Concession Scheme

DTU provides its own internal fee concession scheme to help students from lower-income families manage tuition costs. This initiative is administered directly through the DTU portal and focuses on full or partial waivers based on family income, ensuring access to quality technical education without undue financial strain.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Amount/Details	Application Portal
Fee Concession	Family income up to ₹4.5 Lakh	100% full fee waiver; or 100% & 50% tuition fee waiver	DTU Portal

DTU Central Government Scholarships

The DTU scholarships via Central Government are managed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and target specific categories such as minorities, OBC/EBC/DNT, students with disabilities, SC/ST, and high-achieving students. These schemes provide comprehensive support including tuition reimbursement, maintenance allowances, and academic aids to foster equal opportunities in higher education.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Amount/Details	Application Portal
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities	50% marks or equivalent in previous exam; annual income up to ₹2 Lakh	Tuition fee up to ₹ 10,000 per annum	NSP
PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students	Annual income up to ₹ 2.5 Lakh	Full tuition and non-refundable charges; Academic allowance: ₹ 86,000 in first year, ₹41,000 subsequent years (for living, books, stationery)	NSP
Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Annual income up to ₹ 2.5 Lakh; 40% disability	Reimbursement of non-refundable fees up to ₹1.5 Lakh/annum; Maintenance: ₹1,600/month (hosteller), ₹750/month (day scholar); Book allowance: ₹1,500/annum; Disability allowances: ₹2,000–4,000 based on type	NSP
Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities	Annual income up to ₹8 Lakh; 40% disability	Tuition/non-refundable up to ₹2 Lakh; Maintenance: ₹3,000/month (hosteller), ₹1,500/month (day scholar); Special allowances: ₹2,000/month; Books: ₹5,000/annum; Computer/laptop: ₹45,000 (one-time); Aids: ₹30,000	NSP
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students	Annual income up to ₹8 Lakh; Selection of 10 students based on JEE rank (30% for girls)	Full tuition and non-refundable charges; Academic allowance: ₹86,000 first year, ₹41,000 subsequent (living, books, stationery, computer/laptop)	NSP
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students	Annual income up to ₹6 Lakh	Full tuition and non-refundable charges; Academic allowance: ₹86,000 first year, ₹41,000 subsequent (living, books, stationery, computer/laptop)	NSP
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students	Above 80th percentile in Class XII; Annual income up to ₹4.5 Lakh	₹12,000 per annum for first three years of graduation	NSP
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles	Wards/widows of deceased/disabled CAPFs & AR personnel or those with Gallantry Awards; Personnel below Officer Rank	₹36,000/annum (girls), ₹30,000/annum (boys)	NSP
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred during Terror/Naxal Attacks	Similar to above for police personnel	₹36,000/annum (girls), ₹30,000/annum (boys)	NSP
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF	60%+ in Class XII; Admissible for two wards per family	₹3,000/month (females), ₹2,500/month (males)	NSP
Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)	Resident of North Eastern States; Annual income up to ₹8 Lakh	₹22,000 per annum	NSP

DTU AICTE Scholarships

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) offers scholarships specifically for technical degree students at institutions like DTU, emphasizing support for girls, differently-abled students, and those affected by specific hardships. These are also processed via the NSP and aim to promote diversity and resilience in technical education. Check the DTU scholarships from table below:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Amount/Details	Application Portal
Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree)	Girl admitted to 1st/2nd year degree; Annual income up to ₹8 Lakh	₹50,000 per annum	NSP
Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student (Technical Degree)	Admitted to 1st/2nd year degree; 40%+ disability; Annual income up to ₹8 Lakh	₹50,000 per annum	NSP
AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Degree)	Orphan, COVID-19 affected, or wards of martyred Armed Forces/Paramilitary; Annual income up to ₹8 Lakh	₹50,000 per annum	NSP

DTU State Government Scholarships

State-specific scholarships accessible to DTU students vary by residency and cater to categories like SC/ST/OBC, with provisions for fee waivers and allowances. These are typically applied through state portals and complement national schemes by addressing regional needs. Tabulated below are the Delhi Technological University scholarships:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Amount/Details	Application Portal	State
Post Matric Scholarship Schemes for SC	Resident of Delhi; Annual income up to ₹2.5 Lakh	Full fee + maintenance allowance ₹7,000/annum	eDistrict Delhi	Delhi
Merit Scholarship to SC/ST/OBC Students of College/Professional Institutions	Resident of Delhi; No income limit for SC/ST, up to ₹2.5 Lakh for OBC	₹12,000 per annum	eDistrict Delhi	Delhi
Post Matric Scholarship Schemes for OBC	Resident of Delhi; Annual income up to ₹2.5 Lakh	₹20,000 (day scholar), ₹25,000 (hosteller)	eDistrict Delhi	Delhi
Delhi Higher & Technical Education Support Scheme	Resident of Delhi; Annual income up to ₹3 Lakh	100% Tuition Fee	eDistrict Delhi	Delhi
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna (MMVY)	Resident of Madhya Pradesh; Annual income up to ₹6 Lakh; 75%+ in MP Board or 85%+ in CBSE; JEE rank within 1,50,000	₹1.5 Lakh per annum	Madhya Pradesh Scholarship Portal	Madhya Pradesh
Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students	Resident of Rajasthan; Annual income up to ₹1 Lakh	Maintenance allowance, study tour cost, fee reimbursement, book allowance, etc.	SSO Rajasthan	Rajasthan

Endowed Scholarships and Medals at DTU

DTU features numerous endowed scholarships and medals funded by alumni, donors, and foundations, often targeting specific branches, years, or demographics like females or economically challenged students. These awards recognize merit, need, leadership, and contributions in areas like sports or academics, with applications typically submitted via Google forms announced in university notices.

Scholarship/Medal Name	Eligibility Criteria	Amount/Details	Number of Awards
Class of 1969 Scholarship	B.Tech. Civil Engineering; CGPA >8 (relevant semesters); Family income ≤ ₹ 5 Lakh	₹90,000	1 each for 2nd, 3rd, final year
Class of 1959 Scholarship	B.Tech. all branches; Merit-based	₹50,000	2 each for 2nd, 3rd year
Pramod Jain Merit Scholarship	B.Tech. IT 3rd year; Highest CGPA up to 4th sem	₹60,000	1
Fidelity Charitable Grant	All branches; Merit-based	₹30,000 / 20,000 / 10,000	1 each
Hari and Shashi Batra Scholarship	Non-hosteller female B.Tech. EE 3rd year; Income ≤ ₹ 5 Lakh; Highest CGPA up to 4th sem	₹60,000	1
Late Sh. J.L. Pahwa Scholarship	Female B.Tech. Civil/Env. 3rd year; Merit-cum-means	₹60,000	1
Neena Nangia Memorial Award	B.Tech. EE 2nd year; Merit-cum-means	₹60,000	1
Late Prof. D.Roy Choudhury Scholarship	B.Tech. CE 3rd year; Highest CGPA up to 4th sem	₹40,000 + Medal	1
Prof. P.Kundu Medal	B.Tech. 4th year EE/E&C/COE/IEEE DTU members; Highest CGPA up to 6th sem	Medals	4
Rajeshwari Garg Memorial Medal	Girl topper B.Tech. Env. 3rd year (or male if no girl); CGPA up to 4th sem	₹40,000 + Medal	1
Goswami Brothers Scholarship	All branches 2nd/3rd year; Min. B grade CGPA; Ward of Sanskrit teacher (or income-based)	₹60,000	1 each for 2nd/3rd year
Passi Family Scholarship for Excellence in Engineering	B.Tech. 3rd year all branches (1 male, 1 female); Merit-cum-means; At least 1 core branch	₹60,000	2
Suraaj & Prem Bhatia Scholarship	Female B.Tech. ME (2nd-final year); Merit-cum-means	₹60,000	1
Hari Johri Scholarship	Female B.Tech./M.Tech. CE/Env. (2nd-final/2nd year); Economically challenged; Merit-cum-means (1 UG, 1 PG)	₹60,000	2
Leelawati and Mangat Ram Soni Scholarship	B.Tech. 2nd year all branches; Income ≤ ₹ 5 Lakh; Merit-cum-means	₹1,00,000	1
Scholarships initiated by Mr. CP Nehra (Branch-specific: ME, CE, EE, CSE, EC, CH)	B.Tech. (2nd-final year) respective branches; Merit-cum-means	₹60,000 each	1 each (6 total)
Dr. Alok Goyal Scholastic Award for Academic Excellence	B.Tech. final year all branches; Overall topper	Gold Medal	1
Group of Best Friends - 2005 Scholarship	Female B.Tech. 3rd year all branches; Income ≤ ₹ 5 Lakh; Merit-cum-means	₹60,000	1
Mr. and M₹ Laxmi and Raj Mrig Scholarship	Female B.Tech. (2nd-final year, pref. Electrical/Power); Merit-cum-means	₹60,000	2
Rishabh Chandra Mangal Scholarship	B.Tech. 2nd year differently abled; Highest marks in 1st/2nd sem	₹60,000	1
Vijay Shekhar Sharma Scholarship	B.Tech. 2nd year all branches; Merit; Income ≤ ₹ 5 Lakh	₹60,000	5
Sudha and Wasudeo Kotwal Scholarship	B.Tech. 2nd year all branches; Merit-cum-means	₹60,000	3
Jagjit & Paramjit Ahuja Scholarship	B.Tech. CE; Academic performance 1st-2nd sem; Income ≤ ₹ 5 Lakh	₹60,000	1
Vijay Birbal Gold Medal for Excellence in Engineering	B.Tech. ME 4th year; Merit (1st-6th sem)	₹40,000 + Medal	1
Asija Memorial Scholarship	B.Tech. EC final year; Merit-cum-means; CGPA ≥8.0	₹60,000	1
Somir Paul Scholarship	B.Tech. 2nd/3rd/4th year any branch; Merit-cum-means	₹1,00,000	1

How to Apply for DTU Scholarships?

DTU Internal Fee Concession Scheme (income-based, up to 100% waiver for family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh p.a.)

Apply online through the DTU portal (e.g., links like stest.dtu.ac.in/feeconcession/... ).
Portal activates periodically (e.g., September or December/January for extensions).
Fill the form, submit online, print it, attach self-attested documents (income proof, marksheets, fee receipt, etc.), get it forwarded by department, and submit hard copy to Academic section (UG/PG).
Handwritten applications are not accepted—only online-generated ones.

Central Government & AICTE Scholarships (e.g., Post Matric for Minorities/SC/ST/OBC, Top Class, Pragati, Saksham, etc.)

Apply directly on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): https://scholarships.gov.in/
Register (use OTR if needed), select the scheme, fill the form, upload documents (income/caste certificate, marks, Aadhaar, admission proof), and submit before deadlines (often extended; e.g., some till late Nov/Dec 2025 or later in 2026 cycles).
DTU may verify/forward certain applications—follow any DTU notice instructions.

State Government Scholarships (especially for Delhi residents, e.g., Post Matric SC/ST/OBC, Delhi Higher & Technical Education Support)

Apply via eDistrict Delhi portal: https://edistrict.delhi.gov.in/ (for Delhi schemes).
Register, select scholarship, fill form, upload documents, and submit (some require verification).

Endowed / Alumni / Donor Scholarships & Medals (merit-cum-means, branch-specific, ₹40k–₹1 lakh)

DTU announces them via notices (often Oct–Dec).
Apply by filling the Google Form link provided in the notice (e.g., forms.gle/...).
Upload required documents (CGPA proof, income certificate, etc.) by the deadline (e.g., mid-Nov in past cycles).
Multiple applications possible if eligible.

DTU Scholarships FAQs

Q1. What is the DTU Fee Concession Scheme and who is eligible for it?

The DTU Fee Concession is an internal scheme offering full or partial fee waive₹ Eligibility: Family income from all sources up to ₹4.5 lakh per annum (as per latest notices for 2025-26). Benefits: 100% full fee waiver, or 100%/50% tuition fee waiver depending on category and income slab. Application: Through the DTU student portal; submit income certificate and other documents. This is one of the most sought-after options for economically weaker students at DTU.

Q2. How can I apply for DTU scholarships?

Application processes vary:

DTU Fee Concession: Apply via DTU portal with income proof.
Central Government/AICTE schemes: Register and apply on scholarships.gov.in (NSP portal).
State schemes (Delhi): Via eDistrict Delhi portal.
Endowed scholarships/medals: Fill Google Forms shared in DTU notices (e.g., alumni affairs section), upload documents like CGPA proof, income certificate. Deadlines are announced via notices (e.g., November for many endowed ones). Check DTU notices regularly for links and deadlines.

Q3. Can I apply for multiple scholarships at DTU?

Yes, students can apply for multiple schemes (e.g., NSP + DTU + endowed). However:

Endowed rules often state only one will be awarded (higher amount if eligible for multiple).
Central/state schemes may have restrictions on availing multiple government scholarships. Check specific guidelines; prioritize NSP for national ones.

Q4. What is the income limit for most DTU scholarships?

Income limits differ by scheme:

DTU Fee Concession: Up to ₹4.5 lakh p.a.
Many central schemes (e.g., Minorities, Disabilities, OBC/EBC): ₹2–2.5 lakh p.a.
Top Class SC/ST: Up to ₹8 lakh p.a.
AICTE Pragati/Saksham/Swanath: Up to ₹8 lakh p.a.
Endowed scholarships: Often ₹5 lakh p.a. or less (merit-cum-means). Provide valid income certificate from competent authority.