♿ Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (NSP Portal)
Helping Special Children Stay in School with Dignity and Support
“A disability may limit movement, but it should never limit education.”
Children with physical, visual, hearing, or intellectual disabilities face extra challenges — from mobility to school expenses. Often, families cannot afford the transport, special books, assistive devices, tuition, or uniforms needed.
To address this, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, runs the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities through the NSP Portal.
This is more than financial aid — it’s a message that inclusion begins at school.
🙋 Who Can Apply?
| ✅ Criteria | Requirement |
| Disability | Certified 40% or more disability (any type) |
| Course Level | Studying in Class 1 to 10 at a recognized school |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (residing in Goa) |
| Income Limit | Parent’s annual income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh |
| Document | Valid Disability Certificate (from a government hospital/authority) |
✅ All disabilities listed under RPwD Act, 2016 are eligible — physical, hearing, visual, intellectual, autism, learning disability, etc.
💰 What Support Do Students Get?
| 📚 Component | 💵 Amount |
| 🏫 Tuition Fees | Up to ₹500/year |
| 🧳 Maintenance Allowance | ₹600/month (hostellers) / ₹350/month (day scholars) |
| 📦 Book Allowance | ₹1,000/year (Classes 1–5), ₹2,000/year (6–10) |
| 💻 Disability Allowance | ₹2,000 to ₹4,000/year based on type of disability |
| 🚌 Transport/Helper Support | Included in disability allowance |
📌 Total Annual Benefit: Up to ₹9,000+, depending on individual case.
🎯 Directly credited to student’s bank account via DBT.
🎯 Why This Scholarship Is Important
- 🛡️ Covers costs like tuition, assistive tools, uniforms, guides
- 🚪 Prevents dropouts from special-needs children
- 👪 Supports parents with low income and high caregiving needs
- 📖 Helps build inclusive classrooms and learning spaces
“Empowering one differently-abled student empowers an entire family.”
📄 Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of student
- Income Certificate (issued by government authority)
- Disability Certificate (40% or more)
- Bonafide Certificate from school
- Previous year marksheet (if applicable)
- Student’s bank account details
- Passport-size photo
📝 How to Apply (NSP Portal)
- Go to gov.in
- Register or log in as a new student
- Select: Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Fill all required fields
- Upload scanned documents
- Submit and save your Application ID
✅ The school/institute will verify and recommend your application.
📅 Expected Timeline for 2025–26
| Stage | Date (Tentative) |
| Application Opens | August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 |
| Verification Deadline | Mid October 2025 |
| Scholarship Disbursal | November–December 2025 |
📲 ScholarSetu will update you the moment applications open.
🤝 ScholarSetu Makes This Easier
Parents of children with disabilities already manage a lot. When it comes to applying for this scholarship, they often struggle with:
- Complex disability formats
- Certificate mismatches
- Income proof or Aadhaar issues
- Missing deadlines
🎯 That’s where ScholarSetu helps:
✅ Friendly guidance (for parents & guardians)
✅ WhatsApp-based form filling
✅ Document assistance
✅ Updates until the money reaches your account
💬 “Let us help your child focus on learning — not paperwork.”
🔚 Final Words — Every Child Deserves Equal Opportunity
If your child is living with any form of disability and studying in Class 1 to 10, this scholarship can ease your monthly burden and open doors to continuous learning.
📲 Apply directly on NSP or let ScholarSetu.in handle it with care and speed.
🎓 Because every child — no matter their ability — deserves a chance to grow and shine.