Divyangjan Scholarship 2026 - Disability Scholarships for Indian Students (Pre-Matric & Post-Matric)
CRPF Recruitment 2026
The Department of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, has officially announced three (3) types of scholarships for students with disabilities through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These scholarships are essentially centrally sponsored programs of Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Scholarship for Top Class Education for students with benchmark disabilities, i.e., 40% or more disability for the academic year 2026. Interested and qualified candidates may apply online for the Disability Scholarship Assam 2026 through the National www.Scholarships.gov.in.
| Scholarship | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
| Type of scheme | Scholarship |
| Organization | Directorate of Social Justice & Empowerment, Assam |
| Total Nos. | N/A |
| Qualification | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 1st June 2026 |
| Last Date | 30th August 2026/ 31st October 2026 |
CRPF Recruitment 2026 Details
Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Scholarship for Top Class Education for students with benchmark disability
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2026 – 2027
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX & X
Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses upto Post-Graduation
Top Class Education: For Graduate and Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in notified institutes of excellence in education (list is available in Scholarship Guidelines)
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2026 – 2027
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX & X
Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses upto Post-Graduation
Top Class Education: For Graduate and Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in notified institutes of excellence in education (list is available in Scholarship Guidelines)
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Students in the SC category may apply online for the Assam SC Scholarship 2026, and those in the OBC category may apply online for the OBC Scholarship Assam 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Citizenship: Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
Disability Certificate: The individual must have a disability certificate from the appropriate medical authorities and be at least 40% disabled.
Family Restriction: The program's benefits will only be available to a maximum of two impaired children of the same parents. In case if the second kid is a twin, the scholarship under these schemes will be admissible to both twins.
Other scholarship: A recipient of one of these programs will not be eligible for any other stipend or scholarship. The student may choose which of the two scholarships or stipends is more advantageous to them if they are awarded another one, and they must notify the awarding authorities through the Head of the Institution.regarding the option that was used.
Disability Certificate: The individual must have a disability certificate from the appropriate medical authorities and be at least 40% disabled.
Family Restriction: The program's benefits will only be available to a maximum of two impaired children of the same parents. In case if the second kid is a twin, the scholarship under these schemes will be admissible to both twins.
Other scholarship: A recipient of one of these programs will not be eligible for any other stipend or scholarship. The student may choose which of the two scholarships or stipends is more advantageous to them if they are awarded another one, and they must notify the awarding authorities through the Head of the Institution.regarding the option that was used.
Ceiling on Income:
Pre- and Post-matric Scholarships: Students whose parents or guardians earn less than Rs. 2.5 lakhs annually from all sources will be eligible for scholarships.
Top Class Education: Students whose parents or guardians earn less than Rs. 8 lakhs annually from all sources will be eligible for scholarships.
Documents to be Submitte
No paperwork needs to be supplied to the portal if the scholarship amount is less than Rs. 50,000. Students must turn in the necessary paperwork to the appropriate school or organization.
The list of documents that must be turned in to the school, college, or institution is as follows:
The list of documents that must be turned in to the school, college, or institution is as follows:
- Aadhaar ID or, in the event that it is not available, an enrollment receipt.
- A disability certificate issued by the appropriate authority that a government hospital's district medical officer or civil surgeon designates.
- A parental income certificate, properly signed by the revenue authority and issued by the authorized authority in accordance with the scheme (form 16 is not acceptable)
- A copy of the grade sheet from the prior year.
- The receipt for the tuition.
Before submitting their final application, students who get scholarships worth more than Rs. 50,000 must upload the following documents to the portal:
- A picture of the student
- A scanned copy of the parental income certificate, properly signed by the tehsildar or tax authorities.(Form 16 is not appropriate.)
- A scanned copy of your Aadhar enrollment number or card.
- A scanned copy of the disability certificate that was issued by the appropriate body that the district medical officer or civil surgeon of a government hospital designated.
- A scanned copy of the grade sheet from the prior year
- The current course year's tuition fee receipt.
- A scanned copy of the bank passbook or cancelled check page viii. The receipt for the purchase of a computer, aids, and an assistive equipment that must be uploaded (only in the event of the top-class scholarship scheme for SwDs).
Qualities of Disability Scholarships for Students
| Scheme | Admissible for Classes/Courses | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric | IX and X | 25,000 (including renewal cases) |
| Post- Matric | XI, XII, Post-matriculation Diploma/ Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in India, Master’s Degree/ Diploma from any University recognized by UGC/AICTE. | 17,000 (including renewal cases) |
| Top Class Education | Graduate and Postgraduate Degree/ Diploma in institutes notified by DEPwD | 300 (including renewal cases) |
| National Overseas | Master Degree and PhD in foreign universities/ institutes | 20 + ongoing cases |
| National Fellowship | M. Phil. / PhD in Indian universities | 200+ ongoing cases |
| Free Coaching | Coaching for competitive examinations for Government jobs and entrance examinations for professional and technical courses | 1000 |
How to Apply for Divyangjan Scholarship
To submit an online application for this award, candidates must go to the official national scholarship portal at https://scholarships.gov.in. To apply online for this scholarship, one must follow the instructions listed below.
Step 1: Navigate to the Important Web Links section by scrolling down.
Step 2: Select the link for one-time registration.
Step 3: This will open a new webpage.
Step 4: Register yourself by entering the necessary information on the webpage.
Step 5: After registering, select Online Application Form and sign in.
Step 6: Enter all of your login information and submit the necessary files to the site.
Step 7: Lastly, click "Submit" and print the application you've filed.
Step 1: Navigate to the Important Web Links section by scrolling down.
Step 2: Select the link for one-time registration.
Step 3: This will open a new webpage.
Step 4: Register yourself by entering the necessary information on the webpage.
Step 5: After registering, select Online Application Form and sign in.
Step 6: Enter all of your login information and submit the necessary files to the site.
Step 7: Lastly, click "Submit" and print the application you've filed.
Important Dates
- Starting date of submission of online application: 1st June 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 31st October 2026 (Pre-matric: 31st August 2026)
- Institution level verification: 15th November 2026
Important Web Links of Disability Scholarship
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Scholarship Guidelines | Specifications| FAQ |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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