What is the State Disability Scholarship?

The State Disability Scholarship is a scheme initiated by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland. It aims to offer financial aid to students from Class I to Class VIII who have a disability of 40% and above.

Who is eligible for the State Disability Scholarship?

The scholarship scheme will be applicable for Persons with Disability who are inhabitants of Nagaland.

What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?

Physically disabled students from Class I to Class VIII can receive scholarships ranging from ₹200 onwards. The scholarship amount may vary from Class to Class.

What is the income criteria for eligibility?

The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardians should not exceed ₹2.50 lakhs from all sources.

What level of disability qualifies for the scholarship?

Students must have a benchmark disability of 40% and above to be eligible for this scheme.

From which classes is the scholarship applicable?

The scholarship is applicable from Class I to Class VIII.

Are repeaters eligible to apply for this scholarship?

No, students who have failed in their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.

Can applicants avail of other scholarship schemes simultaneously?

No, applicants must not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship scheme.

What types of disabilities are considered under this scheme?

All types of disabilities as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017 are eligible for this scholarship.

Is there any restriction on the type of institution the applicant attends?

Yes, applicants must be from an institution with a valid AISHE/UDISE Code to be eligible.

How does one apply for the State Disability Scholarship?

All eligible students shall apply through the Common Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in

Can I edit my application after submission?

No, once an application is submitted, you cannot make changes. Ensure all information is accurate before submitting your application. You can, however, Delete the submitted application and re-apply with necessary corrections, if you find errors in your application after SUBMISSION.

How can I track the status of my scholarship application?

Log in to your account on the portal and/or navigate to the "Track Application" section. You can check the status of your application there.

State Disability Scholarship (Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities)

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About SDS(SPD)

The State Disability Scholarship, also listed as the Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities, is a Nagaland state scheme run by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland. The department acts as the state's nodal agency for programmes under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and it administers this scholarship alongside its other disability welfare measures.

The scheme provides direct financial assistance, paid as a cash scholarship, to school students who live with a disability. The award is set at the school-education level rather than for college or professional study, and the amount is graded by class.

It is meant for students in Classes I to VIII who have a recognised benchmark disability, as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, and who study in Nagaland. Applications are made online through the state's Common Scholarship Portal.

Sources: Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment programmes · myScheme – State Disability Scholarship (Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities) · Buddy4Study – Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities, Nagaland

Who runs it

Provider

Department Of Social Welfare, Government Of Nagaland

State / UT Government

Social Welfare Department, Nagaland · Department Of Social Welfare, Government Of Nagaland

At a glance

Key details

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Online, Online - via CSC

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship	Scholarship for Persons with Disability will be applicable for all the inhabitants of Nagaland.
A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship	The applicant should be from an Institution which has a valid AISHE/UDISE Code.
A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship	The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2.50 lakhs.
A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship	Disabled Students should have the benchmark disability (40% and above) to be admissible under this scheme.
A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship	Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities will be applicable from Class I to Class VIII.
A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship	Students who have failed in their last examination (repeaters) are not eligible to apply.
A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship	Applicants must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
A student should fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this Scholarship	Scholarship will be provided to all types of disabilities as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017.

What you get

Award & benefits

The physically disabled students from Class I to Class VIII are provided with scholarships ranging from ₹200/-.
Note: The amount of scholarships may vary as per guidelines of the Government of Nagaland.

What to prepare

Documents required

Documents required for Fresh Application:

Passport-size photograph

Aadhaar Card

Caste/community Certificate, if applicable

Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate

Xerox copy of the Progress Report of the last class/year passed.

Disability Certificate/UDID Card.

Xerox copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.

Original Income Certificate (Fresh applicants only) Annexure –I / Annexure - II issued in the current financial year.

Note: All applicants whose parents/guardians are employed should furnish an Income Certificate only in Annexure I format (certified by employer) else the Application will be rejected.

Documents required for Renewal Application:

Xerox copy of the Progress Report of the last class/year passed.

Disability Certificate/UDID Card.

Xerox copy of the front page of Bank Passbook.

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
2
Apply online - via csc
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Guidelines Official Website Common Scholarship Portal myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

SDS(SPD) – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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