NSP Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities 2026-27

NSP Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Scholarships is offering opportunities that provide financial assistance to students with disabilities from pre-matric to post-matric levels, ensuring that they have access to quality education. Additionally, the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students extends support to meritorious students, enabling them to pursue higher education without financial constraints. These scholarships aim to create an inclusive and equitable educational environment, fostering academic excellence and opportunities for all deserving students.

• Scholarship
• Diploma
• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• PwD

To be eligible, an applicant must be an Indian national, have a disability of 40% or more, as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, be pursuing a graduation/postgraduation/diploma course in a recognised institution/university, notified* by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), and have an annual family income of not more than ₹8,00,000. Note: For the list of 375 notified* institutions, refer to page 33 of this official scholarship document: 'https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/DEPDGuidelines_1.pdf'.

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  Admissions & Course Track

  Diploma, Professional courses and Undergraduate students studying Engineering & Technology.

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  Nationality

  Open to Indian nationals.

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  Academic Standing

  Minimum 40% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

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  Persons with Disabilities

  Students with disabilities may apply, or receive a relaxation in the criteria.

The award is paid once a year.

Tuition

Full tuition

Keep clear scanned copies of these ready before you begin your application.

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  Passport

  A valid passport — scan the bio-data page.

  Essential
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  Disability Certificate

  Issued by a recognised medical authority.

  Essential
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  Marksheets

  Marksheets of the qualifying examinations, validating merit.

  Essential
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  Fee Receipt

  Your most recent fee payment receipt.

  Essential
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  Income Certificate

  Issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDO).

  Essential
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  Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque

  Showing the beneficiary's name, account number and IFSC code.

  Essential

Students will be selected based on the percentage obtained in the qualifying exam and their parent(s)/guardian(s)' annual income.

1. 1

   Application Registration Opens

   1 June 2026

   The online application opens.

2. 2

   Application Deadline

   31 October 2026(Active)

   Last day to submit your application and supporting documents.

Applications for this scheme are online. Follow these steps in order.