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National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities

Financial support for higher education pursuits of meritorious students with disabilities

₹25,000
Per Month (M.Phil/PhD)
1000+
Students Benefited
UGC
Implementing Agency
2 Years
M.Phil Duration

M.Phil Fellowship

  • ₹25,000 per month for 24 months
  • ₹10,000/year contingency grant
  • ₹2,000/month escort/reader allowance

PhD Fellowship

  • ₹25,000/month (first 2 years), ₹28,000 (remaining)
  • ₹12,000/year contingency grant
  • ₹2,000/month escort/reader allowance

Eligibility

  • 40%+ disability (certified)
  • Master’s with 55% (50% for reserved)
  • Valid UGC NET/JRF or equivalent

Apply

Apply via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Upload required documents and submit before deadlines.

Apply on NSP

Contacts

NSP Portal

scholarships.gov.in

UGC Helpline

011-23604446

Mon–Fri (10 AM - 5 PM)

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Multiple NGOs Available

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