Dear aspirant,

Having a BC-D certificate with a family income of 1.6 lakh will not automatically qualify you for a free seat in DOST. Though the BC-D caste provides reservation benefits, the fee waiver eligibility in DOST, like in many other institutions, is often tied to a specific income limit, which is typically below 1 lakh. So a family income below 1 lakh is often a requirement for full fee waiver or concession.

Thank you.