Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Class 9 & 10)
by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
₹500 per month for day scholars and ₹800 per month
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Class 9 & 10) is a scholarship by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) for students in Class 9–10, open to students across India. Registration closes 30 Nov 2026. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 9–10
Fee
Free
Duration
One academic year per class (One time application)
Format
Individual
Time needed
Full-time study is required to maintain eligibility.
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 20 Jul 2026
- Registration closes
- 30 Nov 2026
Online · National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
About This Opportunity
The Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is a central sector scheme by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Government of India. It offers crucial financial assistance to Indian students with benchmark disabilities who are enrolled in Class 9 and 10. The primary goal is to encourage these students to continue their education, minimize drop-out rates, and help them achieve a dignified place in society.
This scholarship is open to Indian nationals with a minimum of 40% disability, as defined by the 'Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016', and who possess a valid disability certificate. Applicants must be regular, full-time students attending a government school or a school recognized by the government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education. The annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000.
Beneficiaries receive a maintenance allowance, a book grant, and a disability allowance. This financial support aims to cover various educational expenses, including assistance for purchasing books and hostel accommodation. The scholarship helps students overcome financial barriers, enabling them to access quality education and fostering their socio-economic empowerment.
Applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The scheme ensures direct benefit transfer of scholarship funds to the students' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, promoting a transparent and efficient disbursement system. A maximum of two disabled children from the same parents are eligible, with an exception for twins.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–10
- Age Range
- 14 - 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Must be a regular, full-time student studying in Class 9 or 10 in a Government school or a school recognized by the Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education.
Additional requirements
- Must be an Indian national.
- Must possess a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Not more than two disabled children of the same parents will be entitled to receive benefits of the scheme (exception for twins).
- Scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year; students repeating a class will not get scholarship for that class for a second year.
- A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot hold any other scholarship or stipend simultaneously.
- Must possess a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority as defined in the 'Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016'.
- UDID/UDID enrolment is mandatory for availing the benefits of the scholarship scheme.
This scholarship is for Indian nationals aged 14-16, studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized school. Applicants must have a minimum of 40% disability with a valid certificate. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000. A maximum of two disabled children per family are eligible, with an exception for twins. Students cannot hold other scholarships concurrently.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Follows the standard curriculum of government or recognized Central/State Boards of Secondary Education for Class 9 and 10.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹13,000
The scholarship provides a maintenance allowance of up to ₹800 per month for 10 months for hostellers (₹500 for day scholars), a book grant of ₹1,000 per annum, and a disability allowance of up to ₹4,000 per annum, totaling up to ₹13,000 annually. Funds are disbursed directly to the beneficiaries' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) portal via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Opens doors to
This scholarship supports foundational education, preparing students for post-matric scholarships and higher education, opening pathways to colleges and universities.
Career pathways
By enabling continued education, this scholarship lays the groundwork for better employment opportunities, contributing to long-term financial independence and social inclusion.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP) website (scholarships.gov.in).
- 2Complete the new registration process on the portal.
- 3Log in using your credentials and click on the 'Apply' button for this scholarship.
- 4Fill in all required details accurately in the online application form.
- 5Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents in the prescribed format (PDF or JPEG, max 200 KB per document).
- 6Required documents include: applicant's photograph, age proof, family income certificate, bank account details, previous academic mark sheet, disability certificate, and fee receipt of the current course year.
- 7Submit the application form before the specified deadline.
What it covers
- Maintenance allowance for day scholars and hostellers
- Book grant
- Disability allowance
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no application fee for this scholarship. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible students with disabilities.
Financial support
This is a scholarship scheme providing financial assistance to eligible students with disabilities. It covers maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance.
Refund policy
Not applicable as there are no fees involved.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Class 9 & 10)?
The registration deadline is 30 Nov 2026.
Is Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Class 9 & 10) free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Class 9 & 10)?
Students in Class 9–10. children aged 14-16.
What will my child gain from Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (Class 9 & 10)?
Maintenance allowance of ₹500 per month for day scholars and ₹800 per month for hostellers for 10 months in an academic year.. Book grant of ₹1,000 per annum for both day scholars and hostellers.. Disability allowance of ₹4,000 per annum for visual impairment/intellectual disabilities and ₹2,000 per annum for all other types of disabilities.. Financial support to cover educational expenses and reduce the burden on families.. Encourages continued education and minimizes drop-out rates among students with disabilities.. Promotes socio-economic empowerment and integration into mainstream society.. Maintenance allowance of up to ₹800 per month for hostellers (₹500 for day scholars) for 10 months.. Disability allowance of up to ₹4,000 per annum for visual impairment/intellectual disabilities (₹2,000 for other disabilities).. Total financial support up to ₹13,000 annually to cover educational expenses.. Provides national-level government recognition..
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