The Scheme aims at recognizing and promoting quality education amongst Students with Disabilities by providing full financial support.
The scheme will cover Students with Disabilities (SwDs) for pursuing studies at the level of Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in any discipline.
The scheme will operate in all institutions notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment as institutions of excellence. The list of such institutions is enclosed at attachment.
| Sl.No | Components of Scholarship | Rate per awardee |
| 1 | Reimbursement of tuition fees and nonrefundable charges paid/ payable to the Institution | Up to Rs. 2.00 lakh – per annum (subject to actual amount). |
| 2 | Maintenance Allowance | Rs. 3,000/- per month for hostellers Rs. 1,500/- per month for day-scholars |
| 3 | Special Allowances (related to types of disabilities like reader allowance, escort allowance, helper allowance etc.) | Rs. 2,000/- per month |
| 4 | Books & Stationery | Rs. 5,000/- per annum. |
| 5 | Reimbursement of expenses for purchase of a computer with accessories. | Rs. 30,000/- per awardee as a one-time grant for entire course. |
| 6 | Reimbursement of expenses for purchase of Aids and Assistive Devices including necessary software related to the particular disability of the selected candidate. | Rs. 30,000/- per awardee as a one-time grant for entire course |
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