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Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship

University of Delhi (DU) · All India

Annual Award₹5k+
Deadline30 Nov
Scheme NameDelhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship
Provided ByUniversity of Delhi (DU)
Eligibility SummaryPost-Graduation · No income limit

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About the Program

The Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship awards a ₹400/month merit stipend to top first-class graduates pursuing PG at DU.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹5k+

The Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship provides a monthly stipend of INR 400, totaling INR 4800 annually. The payment schedule is typically monthly. While direct benefit transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded accounts for this specific scholarship is not explicitly mentioned in all official announcements, it is a common practice for government-backed schemes and generally scholarships administered through platforms like the National Scholarship Portal often utilize DBT for disbursement.

Monthly financial stipend of ₹400 for PG students.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education LevelPost-Graduation
Course / StreamScience, Arts, Commerce, Management, Law
Income LimitNo income bar
Category / CasteGeneral, OBC, SC, ST
Domicile StateAll India

Mandatory Documents Checklist

  • ✓Graduation Marksheet showing First Class
  • ✓DU PG Admission Proof
  • ✓Declaration that no other scholarship is accepted

Selection Process

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    Candidates are selected based on academic merit, specifically requiring a 'First division' in their undergraduate degree (B.A.

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    (H), B.Sc.

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    (H), B.Com.

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    (H), or LLB courses)

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    The scholarship is awarded as a merit stipend to top first-class graduates pursuing postgraduate studies at Delhi University.

Renewal Policy

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    Renewal of the scholarship is generally contingent upon maintaining 'best performance' in the postgraduate course

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    While specific detailed conditions for annual renewal are not extensively published for this particular scholarship, other Delhi University scholarships typically require students to maintain satisfactory academic progress and re-apply annually

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    For scholarships disbursed via the National e-Scholarship Portal, renewal typically requires successful completion of the previous year of study.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

  • 1
    Visit the Official Website

    Go to the University of Delhi's official website: www.du.ac.in.

  • 2
    Navigate to Scholarships

    From the homepage, click on "Home" -> "Important Links" -> "Opportunities/Scholarship".

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    Download Application Form

    Look for the notification and download the specimen application form for the "Delhi University & All India Post-Graduate Scholarship" for the relevant academic year (e.g., 2025-26 or 2026-27).

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    Complete the Form

    Fill out the application form accurately with all required personal, academic, and course details.

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    Prepare Documents

    Gather self-attested copies of all necessary documents. These typically include: * Graduation Marksheet showing 'First Class' (First Division). * Delhi University PG Admission Proof. * Declaration stating no other scholarship is being accepted. * Delhi University Identity Card. * Attested copies of mark-sheets of previous examinations.

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    Submission

    Submit the duly filled application form along with all supporting documents to the Scholarship Cell of the University of Delhi. In some cases, applications may be submitted to the registrar office of your respective college, which will then forward them to the University's Scholarship Cell after recommendation.

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    Deadline

    Be aware of the application deadline. For the academic year 2025-26, the last date for the Scholarship Cell to receive applications was November 30, 2025. For the 2026-27 academic year, applications were expected to open around June 1, 2026, and deadlines will be announced.

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    Status Tracking

    For status tracking, as the application involves hard copy submission, it is advisable to contact the Scholarship Cell directly via email for updates.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What are the key eligibility criteria for the Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship for the 2025-26/2026-27 academic year?

To be eligible, candidates must be pursuing a postgraduate degree and have achieved a 'First division' in their undergraduate degree (B.A. (H), B.Sc. (H), B.Com (H), or LLB courses). The scholarship is generally for students enrolled in the first year of their PG program at Delhi University.

How and when can students apply for this scholarship, and is the application process online or offline?

Students typically need to download the application form from the 'Opportunities/Scholarship' section of the official DU website (www.du.ac.in). After filling out the form and attaching the required documents, a hard copy must be submitted to the University's Scholarship Cell or the registrar office of their respective college. For the 2025-26 academic year, the deadline for submission was November 30, 2025. Applications for the 2026-27 academic year were expected to open around June 1, 2026, with deadlines to be announced subsequently.

What are the conditions for renewing the Delhi University All India Post-Graduate Scholarship annually?

Renewal of the scholarship is generally contingent upon maintaining 'best performance' in the postgraduate course. While specific detailed conditions for annual renewal are not extensively published for this particular scholarship, other Delhi University scholarships typically require students to maintain satisfactory academic progress and re-apply annually. For scholarships integrated with government portals, renewal is often tied to the successful completion of the prior academic year.

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