Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities
In simple words
A scholarship for students with benchmark disability studying graduate or postgraduate courses in institutes notified by the Department.
What you may get
Help with fees and allowances as listed in the guidelines. About 300 slots are available each year, including renewals.
Who it is for
Students with 40 percent or more disability and parental income up to Rs 8 lakh a year, admitted to a notified institute.
Main eligibility conditions
- Parents' income up to Rs 8 lakh a year.
- Benchmark disability of 40 percent or more.
- Admission to an institute notified by the Department.
Conditions we could not check
- The disability must be a benchmark disability, which means 40 percent or more.
- Only a limited number of slots are available each year.
Documents you may need
We could not confirm a document list. Check the official source.
How to apply
- Register on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and get the One Time Registration number.
- Fill the online form for this scheme and upload the documents.
- Submit before the last date shown on the portal. The institute then verifies the form.
Application fee
We could not confirm an application fee.
Application dates
- Opens: 1 June 2026
- Last date: 31 October 2026
- Applications are currently open.
Official information
Department: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Last checked: 24 September 2026
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Questions and answers
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Who can apply?
Students with 40 percent or more disability and parental income up to Rs 8 lakh a year, admitted to a notified institute.
How much is the benefit?
Help with fees and allowances as listed in the guidelines. About 300 slots are available each year, including renewals.
What is the income limit?
The listed family income limit is Rs 8,00,000 a year.
Which documents are needed?
We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.
How can I apply?
The official steps are: 1. Register on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and get the One Time Registration number. 2. Fill the online form for this scheme and upload the documents. 3. Submit before the last date shown on the portal. The institute then verifies the form.
Is it open now, and what is the last date?
The official information we checked shows the scheme as ongoing. The last date in the official information is 31 October 2026.
Can I apply online?
The official source gives an application page. Use the official application link on this page.
Is there an application fee?
We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.
Is there an official PDF?
Yes. The official PDF is linked in the official information box on this page.
Where each fact comes from
- benefit: Scheme guidelines PDF
- deadline: National Scholarship Portal, All Scholarships page
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