| Scholarship | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
| Type of scheme | Scholarship |
| Organization | Directorate of Social Justice & Empowerment, Assam |
| Total Nos. | N/A |
| Qualification | Pre-Matric & Post-Matric |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 1st June 2026 |
| Last Date | 30th August 2026/ 31st October 2026 |
Divyangjan Scholarship 2026
Directorate of Social Justice & Empowerment, Assam has released the official notification regarding three (3) types of scholarships for students with disabilities. These scholarships are offered by the Department of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Disability Scholarship Details
Name of scholarship scheme: Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Scholarship for Top Class Education for students with benchmark disability
Scholarship authority: Government of India
Academic Session: 2026 – 2027
Eligible classes:
Pre-matric: Class IX & X
Post-matric: Post-matriculation level courses upto Post-Graduation
Top Class Education: For Graduate and Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in notified institutes of excellence in education (list is available in Scholarship Guidelines)
Helplines:
Phone Number: 0120-6619540
Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Official website: https://scholarships.gov.in
Application status: Available
Students belonging to SC category can apply online for Assam SC Scholarship 2026 and OBC category students can apply for OBC Scholarship Assam 2026 online .
Features of Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
| Scheme | Admissible for Classes/Courses | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric | IX and X | 25,000 (including renewal cases) |
| Post- Matric | XI, XII, Post-matriculation Diploma/ Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in India, Master’s Degree/ Diploma from any University recognized by UGC/AICTE. | 17,000 (including renewal cases) |
| Top Class Education | Graduate and Postgraduate Degree/ Diploma in institutes notified by DEPwD | 300 (including renewal cases) |
| National Overseas | Master Degree and PhD in foreign universities/ institutes | 20 + ongoing cases |
| National Fellowship | M. Phil. / PhD in Indian universities | 200+ ongoing cases |
| Free Coaching | Coaching for competitive examinations for Government jobs and entrance examinations for professional and technical courses | 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria of Divyangjan Scholarship
Citizenship: Only a citizen of India can apply for these scholarships .
Disability Certificate: Person must be with disability having not less than 40% disability and having a disability certificate issued by the competent medical authority.
Family Restriction: Not more than two disabled children of the same parents will be entitled to receive benefits of the scheme. In case if the second child is a twin, the scholarship under these schemes will be admissible to both twins.
Other scholarship: A scholarship holder under these schemes will not hold any other scholarship/stipend. If awarded any other scholarship/stipend, the student can exercise his/her option for either of the two scholarships/stipends, which is more beneficial to him/her and should inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution about the option exercised.
Income Ceiling:
Pre and Post-matric Scholarship: Scholarships will be granted to the students whose parental/guardian's income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum.
Top Class Education: Scholarships will be granted to the students whose parental/guardian's income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 8 lakhs per annum.
How to Apply for Divyangjan Scholarship ?
Candidates need to visit official national scholarship portal https://scholarships.gov.in
for submission of online application this scholarship. One needs to
follow below mentioned steps to apply online for this scholarship.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Documents to be Submitted with Application Form
Students with less Rs.50,000/- scholarship amount, no documents are required to be uploaded on the Portal. Students have to submit the required documents to their respective school/institutions.
The list of documents to be submitted to the college/institution/school:-
i. Aadhaar ID or if not available Aadhaar enrollment receipt.
ii. Disability certificate issued by the competent authority designated by the District Medical officer/civil surgeon of a govt. Hospital.
iii. Parental income certificate issued by the designated authority as per scheme (duly
signed by revenue authority, form 16 is not acceptable
iv. Copy of previous year mark sheet.
v. Tuition fee receipt.
Students with more than Rs.50,000/- scholarship amount need to upload the following documents in the portal before final submission:
i. Student photograph
ii. Scanned copy of parental income certificate (duly signed by revenue authority/tehsildar.(form 16 is not acceptable)
iii. Scanned copy of Aadhaar card/Aadhaar enrollment no.
iv. Scanned copy of disability certificate issued by the competent authority designated by the District Medical officer/civil surgeon of a govt. Hospital.
v. Scanned copy of previous year mark sheet
vi. Tuition fee receipt of current course year.
vii. Scanned copy of bank passbook/cancelled cheque leaf
viii. Receipt of purchase of computer and aids & assistive device to be uploaded(only in case of top-class scholarship scheme for SwDs)
The list of documents to be submitted to the college/institution/school:-
i. Aadhaar ID or if not available Aadhaar enrollment receipt.
ii. Disability certificate issued by the competent authority designated by the District Medical officer/civil surgeon of a govt. Hospital.
iii. Parental income certificate issued by the designated authority as per scheme (duly
signed by revenue authority, form 16 is not acceptable
iv. Copy of previous year mark sheet.
v. Tuition fee receipt.
Students with more than Rs.50,000/- scholarship amount need to upload the following documents in the portal before final submission:
i. Student photograph
ii. Scanned copy of parental income certificate (duly signed by revenue authority/tehsildar.(form 16 is not acceptable)
iii. Scanned copy of Aadhaar card/Aadhaar enrollment no.
iv. Scanned copy of disability certificate issued by the competent authority designated by the District Medical officer/civil surgeon of a govt. Hospital.
v. Scanned copy of previous year mark sheet
vi. Tuition fee receipt of current course year.
vii. Scanned copy of bank passbook/cancelled cheque leaf
viii. Receipt of purchase of computer and aids & assistive device to be uploaded(only in case of top-class scholarship scheme for SwDs)
Important Dates of Assam Disability Scholarship 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 1st June 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 31st October 2026 (Pre-matric: 31st August 2026)
- Institution level verification: 15th November 2026
Important Web Links of Disability Scholarship Assam
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration | Register | Login |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Scholarship Guidelines | Specifications| FAQ |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply online for Disability Scholarship 2026?
The last date to apply online for Disability Scholarship 2026 is 31st August 2026 and 31st October 2026.
What type of documents are required for the Disability scholarship?
Following documents are required to submit online application for the Disability Scholarship – Bank Passbook, Aadhar Card, and Income Certificate.
How many categories of Disability Scholarships are there ?
There are three types of Disability Scholarships - Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and scholarships for Top Class Education.
