The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has invited applications for the Divyangjan Scholarship 2026 covering three components: Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Top Class scholarships for differently abled students. These scholarships are implemented for the academic year 2026-27 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
The Divyangjan Scholarship 2026 is meant to support students with benchmark disabilities at different stages of their education, from Class IX up to postgraduate and professional courses in notified institutes of excellence. Eligible students must complete the required registration process and apply within the prescribed timelines to avail the benefits.
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Scholarship Components
The Divyangjan Scholarship 2026 is implemented in three separate components based on the level of study.
| Component | Applicable For |
|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | Class IX and X |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Class XI to Post-Graduation |
| Top Class Scholarship | Graduate and Post-Graduate Degree/ Diploma in notified institutes of excellence in education |
Eligibility Criteria
Disability Criterion
- All three components of the Divyangjan Scholarship 2026 are open only to students with benchmark disability, meaning 40% or more disability.
- Applicants must hold a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority, or a UDID card showing 40% or above disability.
Annual Parental Income
- Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship: Parental/ Guardian’s income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.
- Top Class Scholarship: Parental/ Guardian’s income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 8 lakh per annum.
- For both categories, the income certificate must be obtained only from the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.
Bank Account and Aadhaar Linking
- Applicants, or their parents in the case of minor applicants, must link their bank account with their Aadhaar number.
- Aadhaar is mandatory for all applicants; for minor applicants applying without Aadhaar, the parent’s or legal guardian’s Aadhaar is mandatory instead.
- An account number is not required separately for disbursement through the NSP, since the scholarship amount is credited directly into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the beneficiary.
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Documents Required
- Disability certificate issued by the competent authority, or a UDID card showing 40% or above disability.
- Income certificate issued by the Circle Officer of the respective Revenue Circle.
- Aadhaar-linked bank account details of the applicant, parent, or legal guardian, as applicable.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Fresh and renewal applicants who are eligible for the National Scholarship must complete a One Time Registration (OTR) and also undergo authentication before applying for the Divyangjan Scholarship 2026 on the National Scholarship Portal.
- OTR is completed through the mobile application “NSPOTR,” which is available on the Google Play Store.
- Students who applied for the scholarship last year and have already received a reference ID via their registered mobile number will receive their One Time Registration (OTR) number accordingly.
- Complete authentication and proceed to fill and submit the application for the relevant scholarship component on the NSP portal.
Application Fee
| Application Fee |
|---|
| No application fee required |
Key Dates
| Events | Important dates |
|---|---|
| Application Open Date (all components) | 1st June 2026 |
| Last Date – Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class IX and X) | 31st August 2026 |
| Last Date – Post-Matric Scholarship (Class XI to Post-Graduation) | 31st October 2026 |
| Last Date – Top Class Scholarship | 31st October 2026 |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Divyangjan Scholarship 2026?
It is a set of three scholarships, Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Top Class, implemented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, for differently abled students for the academic year 2026-27, through the National Scholarship Portal.
Who is eligible for the Divyangjan Scholarship 2026?
Students with a benchmark disability of 40% or more, holding a valid disability certificate or a UDID card, are eligible, subject to the parental income limit applicable to the specific component.
What is the income limit for the Divyangjan Scholarship 2026?
For Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship, parental/ guardian income must not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum. For Top Class Scholarship, the limit is Rs. 8 lakh per annum.
Is Aadhaar mandatory for the Divyangjan Scholarship 2026?
Yes, Aadhaar is mandatory for all applicants. For minor applicants without their own Aadhaar, the parent’s or legal guardian’s Aadhaar is mandatory instead.
What is the last date to apply for the Divyangjan Scholarship 2026?
The last date is 31st October 2026 for both the Post-Matric and Top Class Scholarships.
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