Top Class Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

How the process works

1. 1

   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Students with benchmark disability (40% or more) admitted to notified premier institutions on merit. Must have valid disability certificate / UDID. Must be admitted to an institution notified under the Top Class scheme.

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Disability certificate / UDID.
   • Income certificate.
   • Admission proof in notified institution.
   • Fee schedule and receipts.
   • Bank details.
   • Aadhaar card.
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   Step 3: Apply

   Online through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Step 1: Secure admission in a notified premier institution. Step 2: Apply on NSP under Top Class Education for Disabilities. Step 3: Institution verifies admission and fee schedule. Step 4: Central disbursement.

4. 4

   Step 4: Verification

   Institution and central ministry verification on NSP.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   Full tuition fee reimbursement subject to ceiling, monthly living expenses, books grant, and computer/assistive device allowance. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into student's bank account.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/