🎓 Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (NSP Portal)
For Students from Class 11 to Postgraduate & Vocational Courses with 40% or More Disability
“A physical challenge should never be a roadblock to your future — education is your right, not a privilege.”
After Class 10, many students with disabilities face a new challenge: continuing education in colleges or vocational training centres. These challenges aren’t just physical — they’re often financial.
To ensure no deserving student stops their journey midway, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment offers the Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities through the NSP Portal.
This scheme provides strong financial backing for students from Class 11 up to post-graduation or equivalent technical/vocational programs.
🙋 Who Can Apply?
| ✅ Criteria | Requirement |
| Disability | Must have a valid government-issued certificate showing ≥ 40% disability |
| Course Level | Studying in Class 11 to Post-Graduation, diploma, or vocational course |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (domicile of Goa eligible) |
| Income Limit | Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh |
| Institution | Must be enrolled in a recognized school/college/university or training institute |
✅ All types of disabilities covered under the RPwD Act, 2016 are eligible (physical, intellectual, visual, hearing, etc.)
💰 What Benefits Do You Get?
| 🧾 Component | 💵 Amount per Year |
| 📚 Tuition + Admission Fees | Up to ₹1.5 lakh |
| 💼 Maintenance Allowance | ₹800/month (hostellers) or ₹500/month (day scholars) = Up to ₹9,600/year |
| 📘 Book Allowance | ₹1,500/year |
| 💻 Disability Allowance (based on type) | ₹2,000 to ₹4,000/year |
| 🧍 Escort/Helper/Transport Support | Based on need, included |
📌 Total Scholarship Value: Can go up to ₹1.6 lakh per year, depending on course and disability type.
✅ Amount is transferred directly to student’s bank account via DBT.
🎯 Why This Scholarship Matters
- 🎓 Supports disabled students in higher education and technical courses
- 💼 Helps cover transport, books, hostels, assistive devices, tuition, and daily needs
- 👩🎓 Enables families with limited income to support long-term education
- 🧠 Empowers individuals to build skilled, independent careers
“Education is not a favor — it’s your strength, your future, and your right.”
📄 Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Disability Certificate (from govt. authority – 40% or more)
- Previous year’s marksheet
- Income Certificate (signed by authority)
- Bonafide Certificate from current college/institute
- Fee receipt/admission letter
- Student’s bank account passbook copy
- Passport-size photo
📝 How to Apply (Via NSP Portal)
- Go to gov.in
- Register as a student or log in
- Select: Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Fill all necessary details
- Upload valid scanned documents
- Submit and keep your Application ID safe
✅ Your college/institute will verify the application online.
📅 Application Timeline (Expected for 2025–26)
| Stage | Date (Tentative) |
| Applications Start | August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 |
| Institute Verification | 1–15 October 2025 |
| Fund Disbursement | November–December 2025 |
📲 ScholarSetu will send timely alerts once exact dates are announced.
🤝 How ScholarSetu Helps
Applying for this scholarship isn’t always easy — especially when students or parents:
- Upload documents in wrong format
- Miss deadlines or don’t know where to begin
- Enter incorrect bank/account/Aadhaar details
- Aren’t aware of the allowances they’re eligible for
🎯 With ScholarSetu.in, we solve these issues by:
✅ Helping you apply via WhatsApp or online
✅ Checking every document before upload
✅ Sending alerts and follow-ups till scholarship is credited
✅ Offering patient, parent-friendly guidance
💬 “We make sure your child’s education doesn’t stop due to paperwork.”
🔚 Final Words – Education Builds Confidence
This scholarship can change lives for students with disabilities. Whether you’re studying in Class 11 or pursuing a postgrad degree, your journey deserves support — and this is it.
📲 Don’t miss out. Apply confidently with ScholarSetu.in, and we’ll walk every step with you — from application to money in the bank.
🎓 Because your talent matters, and your disability doesn’t define your limits.