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Govt increases scholarships for students with disabilities after 12 years
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities approved a substantial rise in post-matric scholarship support for students with disabilities, marking the first major update in 12 years. The new structure increases monthly stipends across four groups and boosts reader allowances for visually impaired students, benefiting thousands across the state.
Why It Matters
This decision expands financial aid for disabled students, potentially improving access to higher education and reducing financial barriers.
Timeline
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Reader allowance for visually impaired students increased
April 29, 2026
Additionally, the reader allowance for visually impaired students was increased: for Groups 1, 2 and 3, the allowance is ₹300 per month (from ₹100); for Group 4, ₹225 per month (from ₹75).
Scholarship structure hike for students with disabilities
April 29, 2026
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities approved a significant increase in post-matric scholarship support for students with disabilities, marking the first major enhancement in 12 years. The revised structure includes four groups: Group 1 (degree, postgraduate and postgraduate diploma courses): residential ₹1,700 per month (from ₹1,200) and non-residential ₹900 (from ₹550); Group 2 (other professional courses): residential ₹1,200 (from ₹820) and non-residential ₹850 (from ₹530); Group 3 (degree and postgraduate courses not included in Groups 1 and 2): residential ₹1,200 (from ₹820) and non-residential ₹850 (from ₹530); Group 4 (post-10th diploma courses): residential ₹1,100 (from ₹570) and non-residential ₹800 (from ₹300). The measure is expected to benefit thousands across the state.