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All India · Student / DisabilityAlso known as: National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities · NFPwD · दिव्यांग छात्रों हेतु राष्ट्रीय अध्येतावृत्ति
Monthly fellowship money for differently-abled students doing research-level M.Phil/PhD studies.
| Scheme | National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities (NFPwD) |
|---|---|
| For | Student / Disability |
| Where | All India |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹3,72,000 |
| Department | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (UGC) |
| How to apply | Online |
| Info checked | 2026-10-16 |
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Indian citizens. Persons with disability. For: Students. Age: 18–60. Studying / passed: Post-graduation.
₹31,000–35,000/month (JRF/SRF) + HRA for differently-abled students pursuing M.Phil/PhD (about ₹3,72,000 a year)
Aadhaar Card, Disability Certificate (≥40%), PG Mark Sheet, M.Phil/PhD Registration Proof, Bank Account.
Apply online on the official website: https://depwd.gov.in/en/scholarship/
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Official link last checked: 2026-10-16