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Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (Pre / Post-Matric & Higher)
Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Pre-matric, post-matric and top-class/higher scholarships for students with benchmark disabilities to pursue education.
Eligibility criteria
- Person with benchmark disability (40% or more)
- Currently a student
- Annual family income is ₹8 lakh or less
Note: Income ceilings differ by component: Pre-Matric ₹2.5 lakh; Post-Matric & Top-Class up to ₹8 lakh per year. Confirm the relevant component on NSP.
Documents required
- Disability certificate (40%+)
- Income certificate
- Mark sheet / admission proof
- Bank account (Aadhaar-linked)
How to apply for Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (Pre / Post-Matric & Higher)
- 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (use the eligibility checker below).
- 2Keep the required documents ready: Disability certificate (40%+), Income certificate, Mark sheet / admission proof, Bank account (Aadhaar-linked).
- 3Apply on the official portal — https://scholarships.gov.in — or through the channel it specifies.
- 4Note the deadline: Annual — via National Scholarship Portal.
Not sure if you qualify for Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (Pre / Post-Matric & Higher)?
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