NSP Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 2022-23
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant must - be an Indian national- be studying from Class11 to postgraduation from any university recognized by UGC/AICTE
- Have more than 40% disability certified by the competent authority
- Have an annual family income of less than INR 2.50 lakh
50% of scholarships are reserved for female candidates.
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-Benefits
The selected scholars will receive financial assistance as follow| Groups | Hostellers (Maintenace Allowance in INR) | Day Scholars (Maintenace Allowance in INR) |
| Group 1 - All postgraduate degree/diploma courses recognized by UGC/AICTE in any discipline | 1,600 | 750 |
| Group 2 - Professional courses leading to degree/diploma, a certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B.Pharma), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches like Rehabilitation, Diagnostics, etc, Mass Communication, Hotel Management and Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality, Interior Decoration, Nutrition and Dietician, Commerical Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking Insurance, Taxation, etc.) | 1,100 | 700 |
| Group 3 - All other courses leading to a Graduate degree not covered under Group 1 and 2 e.g. B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. etc. | 950 | 650 |
| Group 4 - All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class 10) e.g. Senior Secondary Certificate (Class 11 and 12), both general and vocational stream, ITI course, 3-year Diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc. | 900 | 550 |
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-Disability Allowances
| Type of Disability | Amount in INR (per annum) |
| Visually Impaired | 4,000 |
| Hearing Impaired | 2,000 |
| Physically Disabled (OH) | 2,000 |
| Intellectual Disabilities | 4,000 |
| All other types of disability not covered under above | 2,000 |
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees:
The scholars will be paid enrolment/registration, tuition, games, union, library, magazine, medical examination, and such other fees compulsory payable by the scholars to the institution or University/Board.The maximum fees ceiling for the post-matric scholarship may be renewed.
Book Allowances : INR 1,500 per annum
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-Documents
- Photo of the applicant
- Certificate of previous academic marksheet
- Fee receipt of current course year
- Age proof certificate
- Income certificate of the family
- Bank account details
- Disability certificate
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following stepsStep 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Navigate to 'Applicant Corner'and click on 'New Registration'.
Step 3: Now click on 'Click here for other Scholarship Schemes hosted on NSP for AY 2022-23'.
Step 4: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking, and 'Continue'.
Step 5: Select the state of domicile, scholarship category (Pre Matric), scheme type (scholarship scheme), gender, and write the applicant's name, date of birth, mobile number, email Id.
Step 6: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFSC Code, Account Number)
Step 7: Select Aadhaar or Bank Account Number as identification detail and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 8: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 9: Now, log in using OTP and fill the application form.
Step 10: After successful submission of the application form, an application ID and password will be generated which can be used for future references.
Note : All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill in only one application as multiple applications will cancel the form.
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-Important Dates
Scholarship Closing Date: 31st October 2022Last Date for Defect Verification: 15th November 2022
Last Date for Institute Verification: 15th November 2022
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-Selection Criteria
The following factors will be taken into consideration for selecting the scholars- Fulfilment of eligibility conditions
- Number of slots available to the State
- Recommendation of the State Education Department
- Academic merit of the candidate in the qualifying examination
Note : In the case of tie-in marks obtained by the students, the selection will be based on the percentage of disability. Furthermore, if a tie still prevails, the age will be taken into consideration and the older candidate will get the preference.
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities-Terms and Conditions
- The candidates who after passing one stage of education are studying in the same stage of education in a different subject are not eligible.
- The scholarships are not awarded for training courses like Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's course and private pilot license course.
- If a candidate is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statements, the scholarship will be cancelled immediately and the amount of the scholarship paid will be recovered at the discretion of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India. The student concerned will be blacklisted for any scholarship scheme.
- The scholarship will be cancelled if the scholar changes the subject of the course of study for which the scholarship was originally awarded.
Note :- For more information, kindly refer to the "Scholarship Guidelines" document.
Renewal Application Submission Link
ContactUs
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -110070
Phone Number - (011) - 29581000
Email Id - pragatisaksham@aicte-india.org
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -110070
Phone Number - (011) - 29581000
Email Id - pragatisaksham@aicte-india.org
