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National Scholarship for PwD Students 2026 — ₹700-₹1,600/Month + Tuition | depwd.gov.in

🏛️ Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)Last updated: 2026-05-18

💰 Benefit

₹350-₹1,600/month + tuition + book allowance for PwD students Class 9 to PhD

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Key Facts

Scholarship Amount: Class 9-10: ₹350-₹500/mo; Post-Matric: ₹700-₹1,600/mo + tuition
Duration: Course duration
Income Limit: Family annual income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh
Application Window: August - November
Beneficiaries / Year: 16,000+ PwD students annually

Scholarship Amount	Class 9-10: ₹350-₹500/mo; Post-Matric: ₹700-₹1,600/mo + tuition
Duration	Course duration
Income Limit	Family annual income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh
Application Window	August - November
Selection Process	Document verification by DEPwD + institute confirmation
Beneficiaries / Year	16,000+ PwD students annually

🎓 Apply via National Scholarship Portal

https://scholarships.gov.in

About National Scholarship for PwD

National Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities (NSPwD) provides comprehensive financial assistance to PwD students (40%+ disability) — Pre-Matric (Class 9-10): ₹350-₹500/month + tuition; Post-Matric (Class 11-PhD): ₹700-₹1,600/month + tuition + book allowance; Top-Class: full fees for top institutions. Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh. Implemented by DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice. Distinct from AICTE Saksham (which is technical-only).

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✅ Eligibility

✓Person with 40%+ permanent disability
✓Studying Class 9 to PhD in recognized institution
✓Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh
✓UDID Card mandatory
✓Indian citizen

📄 Documents Required

📄Aadhaar Card
📄UDID Card (Unique Disability ID)
📄Disability Certificate (40%+)
📄Income Certificate (≤ ₹2.5 lakh)
📄Previous marksheet
📄Bonafide certificate
📄Bank passbook

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❓ FAQs — National Scholarship for PwD

▶National Scholarship for PwD kya hai 2026?

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) ki comprehensive scholarship for PwD students. THREE components: (1) Pre-Matric Class 9-10: ₹350-₹500/mo; (2) Post-Matric Class 11-PhD: ₹700-₹1,600/mo + tuition; (3) Top Class: full fee at top 287 institutions. Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.

▶NSPwD eligibility 2026?

(1) Person with 40%+ permanent disability (UDID + Medical Board certificate); (2) Studying Class 9 to PhD at recognized institution; (3) Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh; (4) Indian citizen; (5) UDID Card mandatory (apply at swavlambancard.gov.in).

▶NSPwD apply kaise karein 2026?

scholarships.gov.in → register → upload UDID + disability certificate + Aadhaar + income certificate + marksheets → select 'Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities' (DEPwD). Department reviews → institution verifies → DBT to bank account in 4-6 months.

▶NSPwD vs AICTE Saksham vs state PwD schemes — kya difference?

NSPwD: Central scheme for ALL streams (school + college + PhD), broader scope, lower stipend. AICTE Saksham: ONLY technical courses (engineering, MBA, pharmacy), ₹50K/year. State PwD scholarships: Maharashtra MahaDBT PwD, Karnataka, etc. — vary. PwD students should: apply for ALL eligible schemes (NSPwD + AICTE Saksham + state) — though typically only ONE active at a time.

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National Scholarship for PwD Students 2026 — ₹700-₹1,600/Month + Tuition | depwd.gov.in

Key Facts

About National Scholarship for PwD

✅ Eligibility

📄 Documents Required

❓ FAQs — National Scholarship for PwD

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