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Scholarships for Students with Disabilities 2026–27: Eligibility, Deadline, Benefits & Official Application

Pre-matric closed 30 Sep 2026; post-matric and top-class open on NSP till 31 Oct 2026

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ProgrammeStatusDeadlineSource check
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with DisabilitiesClosed31 October 20267 September 2026 · Source ↗
Application status and deadline only; eligibility still requires the scheme guidelines.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with DisabilitiesClosed30 September 20267 September 2026 · Source ↗
Application status and deadline only; eligibility still requires the scheme guidelines.
Top Class Education for Students with DisabilitiesClosed31 October 20267 September 2026 · Source ↗
Application status and deadline only; eligibility still requires the scheme guidelines.
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ScholarshipScholarships for Students with Disabilities 2026–27
ProviderDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities / NSP
Current statusPre-matric closed 30 Sep 2026; post-matric and top-class schemes open on NSP
Who it helpsEligible students with disabilities under the respective scheme rules
BenefitPre-matric, post-matric and top-class scholarship support
DeadlinePre-matric: 30 Sep 2026 (closed); post-matric/top-class: 31 Oct 2026
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Scholarships for Students with Disabilities 2026–27: latest status

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities 2026–27 quick facts
ItemCurrent information
ProviderDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities / NSP
Who can benefitEligible students with disabilities under the respective scheme rules
Scholarship / supportPre-matric, post-matric and top-class scholarship support
Application statusPre-matric: closed 30 Sep 2026; post-matric/top-class: open till 31 Oct 2026
Deadline / next actionPre-matric 30 Sep 2026 (closed); post-matric/top-class 31 Oct 2026

Who should check eligibility

  • Read the current provider guidelines before applying.
  • Make sure your academic year, course, institution and income/category conditions match the scheme.
  • Use only genuine documents and a bank account / identity information that belongs to the applicant where required.

How to apply safely

  1. Step 1Open the official scholarship portal.
  2. Step 2Read eligibility and document requirements.
  3. Step 3Register using your own valid details.
  4. Step 4Complete the application before the current deadline.
  5. Step 5Save the application / acknowledgement and track verification status on the official portal.

Sources & verification

Opened the official NSP homepage today (portal open for AY 2026–27; PM-USP CSSS renewals close 31 Oct). The pre-matric disability deadline of 30 Sep 2026 (now closed) and the 31 Oct 2026 post-matric/top-class dates were cross-checked across current NSP-deadline reporting; no extension notice was found. Reconfirm on the scholarships.gov.in scheme pages before applying.

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities 2026–27 official source ↗Primary source maintained by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities / NSP.

Frequently asked questions

Is Scholarships for Students with Disabilities 2026–27 open now?

Current StudyDesk status: Pre-matric, post-matric and top-class schemes listed open. Always recheck the official page because scholarship windows can be extended or closed.

What does Scholarships for Students with Disabilities 2026–27 provide?

Pre-matric, post-matric and top-class scholarship support

Should I pay someone to apply?

Use the official provider's application route. Never share OTPs, passwords or banking PINs with anyone claiming they can guarantee a scholarship.