What do you get under State Disability Scholarship?
A state-funded scholarship for children with disabilities studying in Class 1 to 8.
Open now: 1 August to 30 November 2026. The guideline does not print the amount.
Who is eligible for State Disability Scholarship?
- Inhabitants of Nagaland in Class 1 to 8 at an institution with a valid AISHE or UDISE code.
- Benchmark disability of 40% or more (any disability under the RPwD Rules 2017).
- Family income from all sources up to ₹2.5 lakh a year.
- Not repeaters, and not getting any other scholarship.
Also check:
- The bank account must be Aadhaar and mobile seeded.
Documents needed for State Disability Scholarship
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for State Disability Scholarship
- Apply on scholarship.nagaland.gov.in between 1 August and 30 November 2026 (fresh, or renewal for 2025-26 beneficiaries).
- Upload the last progress report, disability certificate or UDID card, bank passbook and the original income certificate (Annexure I for employed parents, Annexure II affidavit for others).
- District Welfare Officers verify online by 15 December 2026.
How to check State Disability Scholarship status
- Log in on scholarship.nagaland.gov.in.
- Scholarship Section, Social Welfare: 8257866092 / 7005337521.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for State Disability Scholarship?
Inhabitants of Nagaland in Class 1 to 8 at an institution with a valid AISHE or UDISE code. Benchmark disability of 40% or more (any disability under the RPwD Rules 2017). Family income from all sources up to ₹2.5 lakh a year. Not repeaters, and not getting any other scholarship.
How much do I get under State Disability Scholarship?
A state-funded scholarship for children with disabilities studying in Class 1 to 8. Open now: 1 August to 30 November 2026. The guideline does not print the amount.
What documents do I need for State Disability Scholarship?
Education certificates (marksheets); Disability certificate or UDID card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Income certificate.
How do I apply for State Disability Scholarship?
Apply on scholarship.nagaland.gov.in between 1 August and 30 November 2026 (fresh, or renewal for 2025-26 beneficiaries). Upload the last progress report, disability certificate or UDID card, bank passbook and the original income certificate (Annexure I for employed parents, Annexure II affidavit for others). District Welfare Officers verify online by 15 December 2026. Official site: https://scholarship.nagaland.gov.in/
How do I check State Disability Scholarship status?
Log in on scholarship.nagaland.gov.in. Scholarship Section, Social Welfare: 8257866092 / 7005337521.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for State Disability Scholarship?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Who can get the Nagaland disability scholarship?
Children of Nagaland in Class 1 to 8 with 40% or more disability, whose family income is up to ₹2.5 lakh a year and who are not repeating a class.
What is the last date for 2026?
Online applications are open from 1 August to 30 November 2026; District Welfare Officers verify by 15 December 2026.
Official sources
- Common Scholarship Portal Nagaland: Guidelines for Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities 2026
- Common Scholarship Portal Nagaland
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.