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Rajesh Question by Rajesh on Apr 01, 2023Hindi
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Sir, What are the exemptions/ deductions allowed to salaried class under new tax regime for FY 2023-24.

Ans: Hi Rajesh
Standard Deduction of Rs. 50,000 under the head salary, section 80CCD(2) for Employer’s Contribution to Employee NPS Accounts. Also, if you have a home loan on a house that has been rented, then the interest on the home loan is available as deduction
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Sir can u list the income exemptions which are eligible under revised New tax regime
Ans: The answer to your query is as below. I have simply copied it from another website, for your information.

With the revised new tax regime, several exemptions and deductions have been removed as below:-

1. Leave Travel Allowance
2. House rent allowance depending upon salary structure and rent paid
3. Professional tax paid by a maximum of Rs. 2,500/-
4. Deductions available under Section 80TTA and 80TTB that is interest from Savings Account/Deposits
5. Tax deduction on entertainment allowance and deduction on professional tax for government employees
6. The interest amount payable on home loan for a self-occupied or any vacant property u/s 24 maximum deductions of Rs 2 lakhs
7. Deduction of Rs 15,000 allowed from family pension under clause (ii) (a) Section 57
8. Special Allowances that are provided under Section 10(14) except:
9. Transport allowance granted to a disabled employee
10. Conveyance allowance
11. Any allowances granted for meeting the cost of travel on tour or transfer of an employee
12. Daily allowance
13. Perquisites
14. Business owners and professionals will lose the exemption to Special Economic Zones under Section 10AA.
15. Deductions under Section 32AD, 33AB, 33ABA, 35(1)(ii),35(1)(ii( (a), 35(1)(iii), 35(2AA), 35AD and 35CCC of the Income Tax Act.
16. Options of additional depreciation under Section 32(ii) (a) of the Income Tax Act
17. The option to carry forward or unabsorbed depreciation of earlier years
18. Tax-saving investment deductions under Income Tax Act , Chapter VI-A 80C, 80D, 80E, 80CCC, 80CCD, 80D, 80DD, 80DDB, 80EE, 80EEA, 80EEB, 80G, 80GG, 80GGA, 80GGC, 80IA, 80-IAB, 80-IAC, 80-IB, 80-IBA, etc. These tax-saving investment options include ELSS, NPS, PPF tax relief on mediclaim insurance premium, FDR, dependents who are differently-abled, expenses for specified medical treatments, interest on education loan and many more.



Exemptions that remain prevalent in the new revised system, that you can claim:

1. Standard deduction for salaried and pension class of Rs 50,000.
2. Interest received on Post Office Savings Account under Section 10(15)(i) the maximum amount of Rs. 3,500.
3. Gratuity received from employer up to a maximum amount of Rs. 20 Lacs.
4. Amount received from Life Insurance Policy on maturity under Section 10(10D).
5. Employer contribution in NPS or EPF up to 12% of salary and interest on EPF up to 9.5% p.a.
6. Income from Life Insurance.
7. Income from agricultural farming.
8. Standard reduction on rent.
9. Retrenchment compensation.
10. Leave encashment on retirement.
11. VRS proceeds up to Rs 5 lacs.
12. Retirement cum death benefit.
13. Money received as a scholarship for education.
14. Interest and maturity amount of PPF or Sukanya Smriddhi Yojna.
15. Commutation of Pension.
16. The new tax regime offers you to claim deductions u/s 80CCD(2) (employers contribution in notified pension scheme) and 80JJAA (for new employment).

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Sir, I scored 96.6 in CBSE Board XII and the 99.4 percentile in CUET 2025, totalling 816 marks out of 1000 in PCM and English. I am planning to take admission in B.Sc. (Physics) at DU, preferably at St. Stephen's, Hansraj, Hindu, Kirorimal, Ramjas, or Khalsa College. What are the chances for an admission in those colleges, and which one do I have to opt for higher study (MS and research in physics)? Kindly advise.
Ans: Param, Your 99.4 percentile in CUET 2025 and 96.6% CBSE XII score place you well above the estimated cut-offs for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics at all six colleges: St. Stephen’s (expected CUET ≥550), Hindu College (≈520), Hansraj College (≈490), Kirori Mal College (≥425), Ramjas College (≈735 marks equivalent to 98%), and Khalsa College (≈700 marks equivalent to 93–98%). All six colleges indicate first-list admission based on these thresholds.

For pursuing an MS and research in physics—where having knowledgeable teachers, good research facilities, connections with industries, and chances to work on different projects are important—Hansraj and Hindu are the best options because they have strong physics departments, high rankings, modern labs, and many research publications. Kirori Mal and Ramjas offer strong mentorship and campus placements in scientific roles, while Khalsa provides solid project-based learning on North Campus. St. Stephen’s, lacking an Honours Physics programme, is less aligned with specialized research pathways.

Recommendation: Choose Hindu College or Hansraj College for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics to maximize exposure to advanced research projects, collaborative faculty, and a robust peer network essential for seamless progression into MS and research programmes in India and abroad. Hansraj’s notable research grants and Hindu’s interdisciplinary centers make them prime choices. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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