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Application Fee Waivers: Who Qualifies and How to Claim
Category-based concessions, EWS rules and documents you need to claim reduced fees.
Priya Raghavan
Senior Admissions Editor
· 8 min read
Table of contents
Category-based concessions, EWS rules and documents you need to claim reduced fees.
Who usually qualifies
Many portals offer reduced fees for SC, ST, PwBD and sometimes EWS candidates.
Documents
Upload a valid certificate issued in the required format and period.
Before you pay
Select the right category first — changing it after payment is rarely allowed.
Key takeaways
- 1Who usually qualifies
- 2Documents
- 3Before you pay
Admission rules change every cycle. Always verify requirements and dates on the official college or exam portal before applying.
Written by
Priya Raghavan
Senior Admissions Editor
Priya has covered Indian university admissions for over a decade, with a focus on CUET and central universities.