DU considers female students, first-generation students, students from low-income families and students with Disabilities as underrepresented groups and keeps a record of applications and admissions of such students and tracks it over a period of time so that necessary measures can be taken to further enhance it. Some of the measures taken by DU include: internal and external scholarships, concession in fees, facility of deferred payment of fees and free accommodation and transportation facilities.

DU takes numerous measures to ensure that these students complete their academic program in normal stipulated time. This mainly include support through “Peer Tutoring” scheme of Learning Support Center. There is a dedicated Student With Disability Support Service Unit for supporting students with disability.

DU also encourages female students to enroll for the academic programs where traditionally they are underrepresented. This is achieved through awareness programs for new students about these programs at the beginning of academic year, wherein Deans of all colleges give presentation. The University has also created booklets for various specialisations showing the career opportunities in those area.