Scholarships for Students with Disabilities 2026–27: latest status
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Provider | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities / NSP |
| Who can benefit | Eligible students with disabilities under the respective scheme rules |
| Scholarship / support | Pre-matric, post-matric and top-class scholarship support |
| Application status | Pre-matric: closed 30 Sep 2026; post-matric/top-class: open till 31 Oct 2026 |
| Deadline / next action | Pre-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
- Step 1Open the official scholarship portal.
- Step 2Read eligibility and document requirements.
- Step 3Register using your own valid details.
- Step 4Complete the application before the current deadline.
- Step 5Save the application / acknowledgement and track verification status on the official portal.
Official links
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.
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.





