Post Matric Scholarship 2026: Support for Students with Disabilities
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Quick answer
The scheme offers scholarship assistance to students with benchmark disabilities from Class 11 up to Post‑Graduate. Eligible students receive tuition fee support, maintenance and disability allowance, and book allowance. Apply online via the National Scholarship Portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Scholarship for Post‑Matric Students with Disabilities |
| Ministry / department | Social Welfare Department |
| Level | State Government (Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu) |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is a state‑level initiative by the Social Welfare Department of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. It provides financial assistance to students with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) pursuing education from Class 11 to Post‑Graduate or Diploma level. The scholarship covers tuition or coaching fees, maintenance allowance, disability allowance, and book allowance, with disbursement through Direct Benefit Transfer and a Central Nodal Agency.
Benefits
- Tuition fee support
- Maintenance allowance
- Disability allowance
- Book allowance
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Student with benchmark disability of 40%+ (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016)
- Possession of Unique Disability ID (UDID)
- Possession of Aadhaar Card
- Enrollment in eligible Post‑Matric courses approved by UGC, NMC, RCI, AICTE, State Govt
- Income ceiling criteria satisfied
- Class 11 to Post‑Graduate or Diploma level
Documents required
- Photograph
- Proof of Age
- Certificate of Disability (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016)
- Income Certificate
- Tuition Fee Receipt
- Last academic qualification certificate
- Bank Details of applicant or Parent/Guardian
How to apply
- 1Prepare soft copies of the required documents
- 2Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/ and click “New Registration”
- 3Complete registration, accept terms, and note the Application ID and password
- 4Login to the application form via https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction, reset password, and access the Applicant’s Dashboard
- 5Click “Application Form”, fill details, upload documents, then save or submit the application
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?+
The scheme aims to provide scholarship assistance and educational support to students with benchmark disabilities pursuing Post‑Matric education from Class 11 to Post‑Graduate Degree or Diploma level.
Which department implements the scheme?+
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Who can apply for the Post‑Matric Scholarship?+
Students with benchmark disabilities of 40% or more, as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, can apply for the scholarship subject to prescribed eligibility conditions.
What educational courses are covered under the scheme?+
The scheme covers Class 11, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate Degree, and Diploma courses approved by recognized bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC), National Medical Commission (NMC), Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Is Unique Disability ID (UDID) mandatory for the scheme?+
Yes. The applicant should possess a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) to apply under the scheme.
Can employed or intern students apply for the scholarship?+
Yes. Employed or intern students are eligible if their combined income with parents/guardians does not exceed the prescribed income ceiling.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed to students?+
Stipend and admissible allowances are released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the Aadhaar‑enabled bank account of the candidate.
Is attendance mandatory for receiving benefits under the scheme?+
Yes. A minimum 70% monthly attendance is required for receiving stipend, maintenance allowance, and disability allowance for a particular month.
Can a student studying in another State apply for the scholarship?+
Yes. If the applicant is a permanent resident of one State but studying in another State, the application should be recommended by the Education/Welfare Department of the State where the student is studying.
Where can applicants apply for the scholarship?+
Applicants can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal by completing registration, filling the application form, uploading documents, and submitting the application online.
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