National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (NFPwD)

Central GovtCategory: ScholarshipsMinistry: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Fellowship of Rs. 31,000 (JRF) and Rs. 35,000 (SRF) per month for MPhil/PhD scholars with disabilities (40%+).

Eligibility criteria

  • 40%+ disability
  • MPhil/PhD candidate

How to apply

Application mode: online · Official application portal

  1. Apply through UGC portal — Application submitted
  2. Selection by UGC committee — Fellowship awarded

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
  • Disability Certificate — From competent medical authority (40%+) (Original)
  • Latest Mark Sheet — Most recent academic record (Original)
  • Bonafide Certificate — From educational institution (Original)

Official source: https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/#national-fellowship-disabled

Last verified: 24 June 2026

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