Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities 2026: Scholarship, Eligibility & Application
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Quick answer
This central scholarship supports students with disabilities pursuing graduate or postgraduate studies in notified institutions. It covers tuition and non-refundable fees directly to the institute along with scholarship allowances via Direct Benefit Transfer. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the National Scholarship Portal completely free of cost.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Direct tuition fee payment and DBT scholarship |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Level | Central Government |
| Income limit | ₹6 lakh |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities scheme is run by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It assists students with at least 40% benchmark disability pursuing full-time graduate, postgraduate degree, or diploma programmes beyond Class 12th in notified institutions. The programme seeks to break down financial and physical barriers, providing financial security throughout the course duration so that students can build independent livelihoods and live with dignity.
Benefits
- Tuition fee and non-refundable institutional charges are paid directly to the institute.
- Scholarship allowances are credited directly to the student via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Assistance is provided for the complete duration of the approved course.
- 30% of the total scholarship slots are reserved for girl students.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Student must be enrolled in a full-time course at one of the notified institutions.
- Must be pursuing a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree or Diploma course after Class 12th.
- Percentage of disability must be 40% or above under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- Total annual income of parent or guardian must be less than or equal to ₹6.00 Lakh per annum.
- Student must not be the third sibling in the family availing of this scholarship (maximum two siblings per family allowed).
Who cannot apply
- A third sibling in a family is not eligible if two siblings are already availing benefits of this scheme.
- Students who fail to get promoted to the next semester will have their scholarship terminated.
Documents required
- Bonafide Certificate from the institute (mandatory if the institute is in a different State or UT from the applicant's domicile).
- Disability certificate showing 40% or more disability.
- Income certificate of parent or guardian.
- Required uploaded documents in PDF or JPEG format, each under 200 KB in size.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/.
- 2Register on the portal or log in if you already have an account.
- 3Search for the Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities scheme and complete the application form, filling all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk.
- 4Upload the supporting documents in PDF or JPEG format, ensuring each file size does not exceed 200 KB.
- 5Save as draft if necessary, verify the entered details, and submit the form online without paying any application fee.
- 6Track your submitted application by clicking 'Track Status' on the left pane of the applicant dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
How is the tuition fee paid under this scheme?+
Tuition fees and non-refundable charges are paid directly to the student's educational institution.
How is the scholarship amount sent to the student?+
The scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the student through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Can I apply if two of my siblings are already taking this scholarship?+
No, you are not eligible if two siblings in your family are already receiving this scholarship.
What happens if a student fails to get promoted to the next semester?+
The scholarship will be terminated if the student fails to get promoted to the next semester.
Is there any reservation for female candidates?+
Yes, 30% of the total available slots are reserved specifically for girl students.
What is the parental income limit to apply?+
The total annual income of the parent or guardian must be less than or equal to ₹6.00 Lakh per annum.
Is there any fee to apply for the scholarship?+
No, the entire application process is completely free of cost on the portal.
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