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Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
CENTRALDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MoSJE
2026-27: applications close 31 Oct 2026 (official — scholarships.gov.in, checked 26 Sep 2026). Source: scholarships.gov.in ↗
Central scheme via NSP for PwD students. Covers tuition + monthly maintenance + reader/escort allowance for students with severe disabilities.
- Amount
- Tuition + maintenance ₹500-₹2,500/month + escort/reader allowance
- Level
- Class 11–12, Diploma / ITI, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- State
- National (all India)
- Usual window
- Aligned with NSP cycle (Oct-Dec)
- Income ceiling
- ₹2.5 lakh / year
Apply directly
Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MoSJE.
Open official portal ↗Eligibility
Indian citizen with 40%+ disability (PwD certificate). Pursuing post-matric / professional / technical course. Income ceiling ₹2.5L/year.
Questions
- Who is eligible for Scholarship for Students with Disabilities?
- Indian citizen with 40%+ disability (PwD certificate). Pursuing post-matric / professional / technical course. Income ceiling ₹2.5L/year. Family income ceiling ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- How much does Scholarship for Students with Disabilities pay?
- Tuition + maintenance ₹500-₹2,500/month + escort/reader allowance
- How do I apply for Scholarship for Students with Disabilities?
- Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. 2026-27: applications close 31 Oct 2026 (official — scholarships.gov.in, checked 26 Sep 2026).
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