Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Delhi University Raises Fees by 17% for 2026-27
Delhi University has increased its fees by 17% for the 2026-27 academic session.
The new fee structure includes Rs 1,750 for the University Development Fund, Rs 1,750 for facilities and services, Rs 300 for the Economically Weaker Sections Assistance University Fund, and Rs 300 for the University Student Welfare Fund.
This is the second fee hike in six months, with the previous increase in July 2025.
The university's fee contribution has more than doubled over the last four academic years, with significant annual hikes in all major fee components.
The new fees exceed the university's policy of a 10% annual increase.
Delhi University raises fees by 17% for the 2026-27 academic session.
New fee structure includes Rs 1,750 for University Development Fund and Rs 1,750 for facilities and services.
Additional charges of Rs 300 for EWS Welfare Fund and Rs 300 for University Student Welfare Fund.
This is the second fee hike in six months, following a 10% increase in July 2025.
University's fee contribution has more than doubled over the last four academic years.
- Who
- Delhi University
- What
- Fee hike of 17% for 2026-27 academic session
- When
- Effective from 2026-27 academic session
- Where
- Delhi University, India
- Why
- To maintain university-level services and infrastructure
- Current University Fee
- Rs 4,100
- Previous University Fee (July 2025)
- Rs 3,500
- University Development Fund (UDF)
- Rs 1,750
- Facilities and Services Fee
- Rs 1,750
- EWS Welfare Fund
- Rs 300
- University Student Welfare Fund
- Rs 300
- Fee Increase Over 4 Years
- More than doubled
- Effective From
- 2026-27 academic session