Overview
Fee reimbursement and monthly allowances for students with 40% or more disability from Class 11 to postgraduate level, for family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year.
This DEPwD scholarship supports students with benchmark disabilities after Class 10, from Class 11 up to master’s degree or PG diploma. It reimburses tuition fees up to ₹1.4 lakh a year and other compulsory fees up to ₹10,000, and pays a monthly maintenance allowance, a disability allowance and a book allowance. Up to 17,000 scholarships are given each year, half for girls. Distance and correspondence courses are also covered.
Key dates
| Round | Opens | Last date | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 25 Jul 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | — | Closes 31 Oct 2026 |
Who can apply
For students with 40% or more disability studying any recognised course after Class 10 up to master's level, with parents' income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- Studying in: Classes 11–12, Certificate, Diploma, UG, PG Diploma, PG
- For students with a disability
- Family income up to ₹2,500 a year
- benchmark disability of 40% or more
- UDID or UDID enrolment
- recognised post-matric course up to master's level
- maximum two children with disabilities per family
Benefits
- Amount
- ₹650–₹1,200 a month (Maintenance ₹1,200 a month (hostellers) or ₹650 a month (day scholars); tuition fees reimbursed up to ₹1.4 lakh a year and other compulsory fees up to ₹10,000; disability allowance ₹2,000-4,000 a year; book allowance ₹1,500 a year.)
- Paid
- Monthly
- Number of awards
- 17,000
- Renewable
- Yes
To keep it next year
Renewed each year on promotion with satisfactory progress; after a second failure in the same class the student pays their own costs until promoted
Documents you need
- Disability certificate (40% or more)
- UDID card or enrolment number
- Income certificate
- Fee receipts
- Aadhaar
- Bank account details
How to apply
Mode: Online portal
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal; Log in and fill the application for this scheme; Upload or enter the details asked for and submit before the deadline; Your institution verifies the application, followed by the state or nodal officer; If selected, money is paid by DBT to your Aadhaar-linked bank account
How students are selected
State-wise slots; merit by disability percentage, ties to the older candidate; renewals considered first.
- Official scheme page ↗
- Application portal ↗
- Helpline: NSP Helpdesk: 0120-6619540 (8 am to 8 pm, except government holidays); helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
Are distance learning courses covered?
Yes, correspondence, distance and continuing education courses are eligible.
What fee support is given?
Tuition fees up to ₹1.4 lakh a year and other compulsory fees up to ₹10,000 a year, at actuals.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Revised Guidelines of Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (OM dated 25 September 2024) · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NSP : National Scholarship Portal - All Scholarships · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NSP : National Scholarship Portal - Helpdesk · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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