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Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)

Central scheme of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for students with at least 40% benchmark disability (valid UDID card) studying after Class 10, from Class 11 to PhD, including ITI, polytechnic and diploma. Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year, at most two children per family (exceptions for twins), and you must not get another scholarship or stipend. You must have passed the previous year's exam. Apply on the National Scholarship Portal. NOTE: the last date is reported as 31 Aug 2026 in a Maharashtra circular and as 31 Oct 2026 on another site, so no date is set here. Check NSP for the current date.

Amount / benefit: Depends on course (confirm on NSP)

Source: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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What you get

Scholarship and allowances paid by DBT; the amount depends on the course group and day scholar / hosteller. Confirm the current amounts on NSP.

Who is eligible

Open to students from any state in India
Student with a disability
Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year
Education level: Class 12, Diploma, Bachelor's degree (UG), Master's degree (PG)

Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.

Documents required

Disability certificate / UDID card (40% or more)
Income certificate (not above ₹2.5 lakh)
Previous year marksheet
Admission fee receipt and college bonafide
Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked bank account

How to apply, step by step

Go to scholarships.gov.in and open the Students section. Keep your Aadhaar and mobile number ready.
Do One Time Registration (OTR) first — it uses Aadhaar and face authentication through the NSP OTR app. You get a 14-digit OTR number that works for your whole academic career. Note it down.
Log in with your OTR number and password, then choose 'Apply for Scholarship'.
From the list of schemes, select 'Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)'. Choose the scheme that matches your category.
Fill in personal, course, institute and bank details. The bank account must be your own and Aadhaar-linked.
Upload scanned copies of the documents listed on this card.
Submit the form and save your Application ID. Your application then goes to your school/college for verification.
Track the status by logging in on NSP. If it is marked 'defective', correct it with 'Fill/Edit Application Form' before the deadline.

हिंदी में आवेदन कैसे करें

scholarships.gov.in पर जाकर Students सेक्शन खोलें। अपना आधार और मोबाइल नंबर पास रखें।
सबसे पहले One Time Registration (OTR) करें — इसमें आधार और NSP OTR ऐप से चेहरे की पहचान (face authentication) होती है। आपको 14 अंकों का OTR नंबर मिलेगा जो पूरी पढ़ाई में काम आएगा। इसे लिखकर रख लें।
OTR नंबर और पासवर्ड से लॉगिन करें, फिर 'Apply for Scholarship' चुनें।
योजनाओं की सूची में से 'Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)' चुनें। अपनी कैटेगरी वाली योजना ही चुनें।
व्यक्तिगत, कोर्स, संस्थान और बैंक की जानकारी भरें। बैंक खाता आपका अपना और आधार से लिंक होना चाहिए।
इस कार्ड में दी गई दस्तावेज़ों की सूची के अनुसार उनकी स्कैन कॉपी अपलोड करें।
फॉर्म सबमिट करें और Application ID सेव कर लें। इसके बाद आपका आवेदन आपके स्कूल/कॉलेज के पास सत्यापन के लिए जाता है।
NSP पर लॉगिन करके स्थिति (status) देखते रहें। अगर 'defective' दिखे, तो अंतिम तारीख से पहले 'Fill/Edit Application Form' से सुधार करें।

Last date

The last date is announced on the official website and can change each year. Please check the official portal before you apply.

Official website

https://scholarships.gov.in (Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)

Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)?

Open to students from any state in India; Student with a disability; Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year; Education level: Class 12, Diploma, Bachelor's degree (UG), Master's degree (PG). Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.

What does Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD) give?

Scholarship and allowances paid by DBT; the amount depends on the course group and day scholar / hosteller. Confirm the current amounts on NSP. Amount: Depends on course (confirm on NSP).

Which documents are needed for Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)?

Disability certificate / UDID card (40% or more), Income certificate (not above ₹2.5 lakh), Previous year marksheet, Admission fee receipt and college bonafide, Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked bank account.

What is the official website for Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)?

The official website is https://scholarships.gov.in (source: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment).