The Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities 2026-2027 provides financial support to eligible disabled students pursuing diploma courses. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) launched this scheme to improve access to quality higher education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) across India. It aims to cover tuition fees, examination charges, books and other academic expenses, as detailed in the official guidelines. Applicants can find the complete eligibility criteria and required documents on the DEPD website, where the current award amount and application timeline are published.

Applicants must be Indian citizens with a recognized disability, enrolled in a diploma program, and have passed the previous academic level with at least 50% marks (or the minimum required by the institution). The scheme is open to all categories of PwD; no specific income ceiling is mentioned in the guidelines. Candidates should hold a valid disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority.

To apply, visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and create a user account if you do not already have one. Log in, select the ‘Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities 2026-2027’ scheme, and complete the online form. Upload the required documents, such as the disability certificate, previous mark sheets, and identity proof, then submit the application. After submission, you can track the status on the NSP dashboard.