About this education scheme
Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, DNH & DD offers tuition fee reimbursement up to Rs. 1.9 lakh, maintenance allowance, book grant, laptop support, assistive devices, and special disability allowances for eligible UG/PG students in notified institutes. Income limit: Rs. 8 lakh p.a.
The Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities, DNH & DD provides financial assistance to students with disabilities pursuing Graduate and Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses in Institutes of Excellence notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi. The scheme covers tuition fees up to Rs. 1.90 lakh per annum, maintenance allowance, book allowance, computer/laptop support, assistive devices, and special allowances related to disabilities. Students with annual family income up to Rs. 8 lakh are eligible.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with Disabilities, DNH & DD (SCHOLARSHIPTCESD) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| Official portal | scholarships.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Social Welfare |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 8 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 💰Income Rs. 8 lakh tak
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Reimbursement of admission and tuition fees up to Rs. 1.90 lakh per annum.
- Maintenance allowance: Rs. 3,000/- per month for day scholars and Rs. 1,500/- per month for hostellers.
- Book allowance of Rs. 5,000/- per annum.
- One-time laptop/computer grant up to Rs. 45,000/- in the first year.
- One-time assistive devices grant up to Rs. 30,000/-.
- Special disability-related allowances such as reader, escort, or helper allowance up to Rs. 2,000/- per month.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must belong to DNH&DD.
- The applicant must be a student with disability.
- The applicant must be pursuing Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses.
- The applicant must be studying in the Institutes of Excellence notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi.
- The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed Rs. 8 lakh.
- The applicant should meet the admission criteria of the respective institution.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: Visit the official scholarship portal or contact the concerned Social Welfare Department of DNH & DD.
Step 2: Fill in the scholarship application form with accurate personal, academic, disability, and bank details.
Step 3: Ensure admission is taken in a recognised institution for higher education.
Step 4: Upload or attach the required documents, including:
- Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Domicile Certificate of DNH & DD
- Income Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Admission Letter/Bonafide Certificate from the institution
- Previous qualifying examination mark sheet
- Fee Receipt
- Bank Passbook copy
- Passport-size photograph
Step 5: Submit the completed application form before the prescribed last date.
Step 6: The application and submitted documents will be verified by the institution and the concerned department.
Step 7: After approval, the scholarship amount will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to students with disabilities from DNH & DD for pursuing higher education in notified Institutes of Excellence and to support their academic and disability-related needs.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Students with disabilities belonging to DNH & DD who are pursuing Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses in notified Institutes of Excellence can apply.
What is the maximum annual family income allowed under the scheme?
The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed Rs. 8 lakh.
What educational courses are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers Graduate and Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma courses in Institutes of Excellence notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi.
What financial benefits are provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides tuition fee reimbursement, maintenance allowance, book allowance, laptop/computer grant, assistive devices grant, and disability-related allowances.
What is the maximum tuition fee reimbursement available under the scheme?
Admission and tuition fees are reimbursed up to Rs. 1.90 lakh per annum.
What maintenance allowance is provided to students?
Day scholars receive Rs. 3,000/- per month, while hostellers receive Rs. 1,500/- per month.
Is any assistance provided for laptops or assistive devices?
Yes. A one-time laptop/computer grant of up to Rs. 45,000/- and a one-time assistive devices grant of up to Rs. 30,000/- are provided.
What documents are required to apply for the scholarship?
Applicants need documents such as Disability Certificate, Domicile Certificate of DNH & DD, Income Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Admission Letter/Bonafide Certificate, mark sheets, Fee Receipt, Bank Passbook copy, and passport-size photograph.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
After verification and approval by the institution and concerned department, the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
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