The scheme provides comprehensive financial benefits:

A. Tuition Fee Reimbursement

• Up to 2,00,000 per year for private institutions

• Full fee reimbursement for government institutions
  (Includes tuition, examination, registration, medical insurance, and other compulsory fees)

B. Maintenance Allowance (Per Month)

• 3,000 per month for Hostellers

• 1,500 per month for Day Scholars

C. Book & Stationery Allowance

• 5,000 per year

D. Disability Allowance (Per Month)

Based on the type of disability:

• Visually Impaired: 4,000 per year

• Hearing Impaired: 2,000 per year

• Physically Disabled: 2,000 per year

• Intellectual/Developmental Disability: 4,000 per year

• Multiple Disabilities/Severe Disabilities: 4,000 per year

E. Assistive Devices / Aids

• Up to 30,000 (one-time)
  (For equipment like screen readers, hearing aids, wheelchairs, braille kits, etc.)

F. Special Allowances

• Reader / Escort allowance

• Helper assistance allowance

• Transport allowance

• Hostel rent allowance (for rented accommodation)

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
• Disability: Must have a benchmark disability of 40% or more, as defined in the "Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016." A valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority is required. A Unique Disability Identity (UDID) or UDID enrolment number, along with the Disability Certificate, is also mandatory.
• Admission: Must have secured admission in a full-time Graduate/Postgraduate Degree or Diploma course in one of the 'notified institutions'.

• Family Income: The total annual income of the candidate and/or his/her parents/guardians from all sources should not exceed 6,00,000/- (Rupees Six Lakh only) per annum. A copy of the latest tax assessment and the latest monthly salary slip from the employer is required.

• Number of Siblings: Not more than two disabled children of the same parents/guardians will be eligible to receive benefits under this scheme. However, if the second child is a twin, both may be admissible for the scholarship.

• Other Scholarships: A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot concurrently hold any other scholarship/stipend. If a student accepts another scholarship/stipend, the "Top-Class Education" scholarship will be terminated.

• Academic Performance: The scholarship will be terminated if the student fails to get promoted to the next semester/year.

• One-time award: The awardee can only be considered for the award once for the entire course duration.

Students must upload the following documents (self-attested):

• Disability Certificate (40% or above)

• Aadhaar Card

• Family Income Certificate

• Previous academic marksheets

• A bona fide certificate from an institution

• Admission receipt/fee receipt

• Bank account passbook (Aadhaar-linked)

• Passport-size photograph

• Domicile certificate (if required)

• Hostel certificate (for hostellers)

Step 1: Register on National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

• Select New Registration.

• Enter personal and contact details.

• Complete OTP verification.

Step 2: Login to Student Dashboard

• Use Application ID and password.

• Select: Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities.

Step 3: Fill the Online Application Form

Provide details such as:

• Personal & disability information

• Academic qualifications

• Institution details

• Bank details (must match student name)

Step 4: Upload Documents

Upload all required documents in the correct size/format.

Step 5: Final Submission

• Review the form thoroughly.

• Submit the application online.

Step 6: Verification

Your application goes through:

1. Institute verification

2. State Nodal Officer verification

3. Department of Empowerment of PwD approval

Step 7: Scholarship Disbursement

Amounts are credited to the student’s bank account under the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) system.