Scholarship
Delhi Higher & Technical Education Support Scheme(DHTESS)
Overview
About DHTESS
The Delhi Higher & Technical Education Support Scheme is a state financial-aid programme run by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, under its Higher Education Aid Trust. It gives tuition-fee support to undergraduate students studying in government-funded higher education institutions in Delhi, so that a student who clears the merit and income bar is not forced to drop out over fees.
The support is a cash benefit against tuition fees, not a loan, and it is assessed on both academic record and verified family income. The Student Loan and Scholarship Branch of the Directorate handles the applications and the institutional verification that goes with them.
The scheme is aimed at meritorious students from economically weaker sections who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate programme at a Delhi government university or college. It is a state scheme for Delhi, so residency in Delhi and study at a government-funded institution here are central to who it is for. The exact income ceiling, marks cut-off and required certificates are set out in the scheme's own eligibility rules; check those before you apply, as private-college students fall outside its scope.
Sources: Directorate of Higher Education, Government of NCT of Delhi – Delhi Higher & Technical Education Support Scheme · myScheme – Delhi Higher & Technical Education Support Scheme (DHTESS) · Buddy4Study – Delhi Higher and Technical Education Support Scheme
Who runs it
Provider
Delhi State Government
State / UT Government
Higher Education Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| 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. | |
| The applicant must secure at least 75% marks in the undergraduate course for assistance in subsequent years. | |
| The applicant must not be receiving financial assistance under any other scholarship scheme for the same course. | |
| The applicant must apply every academic year through the online portal. | |
| The applicant must pass all subjects during the course. | |
| The applicant must maintain good conduct and must not be involved in indiscipline, criminal behaviour, or ragging. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Tuition Fee Assistance: Financial assistance covering the tuition fee for eligible undergraduate students.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
DHTESS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.