Financial Aid for
Introduction
With a view to facilitate access to Higher Education to the persons with benchmark disability and Locomotor disability caused by Spinal Cord Injury, LPU offers financial aid.
Definitions:
- Person with benchmark disability means a person having not less than 70% (Seventy percent) of a specified disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority. (Excluding Deaf & Dumb disability)
- Locomotor disability (specially caused by Spinal Cord Injury-SCI) wherein a person is unable to execute distinctive activities associated with movement of self and objects resulting from affliction of musculoskeletal or nervous system or both.
Benefits Under the Scheme
- Full Programme fee waiver
- Examination fee waiver
Seats
Total of 25 seats are offered under the scheme in selective programmes.
- Category-1: 16 Seats are reserved for the applicants referred by SCIA (Spinal Cord Injury Association). All such cases will be forwarded to LPU by Mr. Parvinder Singh (Sonu), President, SCIA, Jalandhar and/or Mr. Dawinder Singh, Vice President, SCIA, Jalandhar.
- Category-2: 9 Seats are reserved for the students applying directly for financial aid.
Programmes Considered
The applications are generally accepted in all programmes including Research i.e. All PhD, except Programmes in tie-up, International Transfer Option, After PhD, and Work-integrated Programmes.
Important Dates
- The last date of application will be 31st May 2026.
- Result Declaration: The result of applications will be declared by 15th June 2026.
Application Process
- Fill all the details in an application form
(Refer Form-1: Application for Financial aid to Person with certain disability-2026). - Scan all the relevant documents (Color scanned documents to be submitted, mobile photographs will not be accepted)
- Submit the application along with applicable documents through an email to financialaid@lpu.co.in. The subject of email must have: Application for PWCD Financial Aid – name of Applicant.
- In case an applicant is visiting University campus or designated offices of university in various cities, the scanned copy of application and applicable documents to be emailed at financialaid@lpu.co.in. by the university official or by applicant before the due date.
- The application can be submitted before or after taking admission.
Note: The applicant should clearly mention details/ information pertaining to the scheme and scanned documents must be readable.
Document Requirements
- Application Form for Person with certain Disability Financial Aid Scheme 2026.
- UDID Card (Unique Disability Identity Card) is a mandatory requirement to apply for financial aid. Person with Disability is issued a Disability Card by a government organization. The same can be applied through http://www.swavlambancard.gov.in. In case UDID is not available, receipt of application for the same along with a medical certificate as mentioned above may be considered. However, a copy of the UDID card has to be submitted by the applicant.
- Certificate of Disability, medical proof from competent medical authority (Certificate issued by Chief Medical officer).
- Income declaration form is required of (Parent/ Guardian/ Self-If employed) as per university Performa (Annexure-I: Income Declaration form).
Selection Process
The applications complete in all respects will be presented before the committee for final selection.
- Criteria-1: Percentage of disability of applicant will be considered as primary criteria for selection (Higher will be preferred) and Economic Condition of applicant as a secondary criterion (Guardian or Self-if employed) (Lower to be preferred).
- Criteria-2: In case of tie between two or more applicants as per criteria-1, then preference shall be given to ‘percentage marks in the eligibility qualification’ of applicant (higher percentage marks will be preferred).
- Criteria-3: In case there is further a tie between two or more applicants as per criteria-1 and Criteria-2, then ‘Date of Birth’ will be considered for breaking the tie (applicant senior in age will be preferred).
Note: In case the result of previous education qualification is not available due to any reason, then criteria-3 will be applicable to all those applications.
Intimation of Selection
The applicants will be intimated through an individual email from financialaid@lpu.co.in. by 15th June 2026.
Terms and Conditions
- Residential facilities
- Applicants will have to pay for availing any residential facilities i.e., stay, food, and laundry etc. food and laundry charges for the attendant also.
- The attendant may be allowed to stay in the same hostel room without paying additional residential fees (No extra bedding will be permitted in the room, but floor bedding is permissible in the room for the attendant). For the security concern, all the attendants will be issued a one-time free turnstile gate pass by university, students will be required to pay for re-issue of turnstile gate pass.
- Insufficient information or incomplete documents will make applicants ineligible, and such applications will not be processed/ presented before the committee. In case an applicant is eligible for financial aid as well as for any other monetary benefit under any other scheme or policy of LPU, then he/ she has to opt for only one scheme of his/her choice.
- Other Terms and Conditions: All other conditions as mentioned under the head “Terms & Conditions for LPU-Scholarship, its different phases” in Part-B of the Prospectus or on the university website will also be applicable.
Annexure
Click here to view the Form-1: Application Form for Financial aid to Person with certain disability-2026
Click here to view the Annexure-I: Income Declaration form
Click here to view the Annexure-II- Gap Affidavit
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FAQs
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I am expecting to get around 60% marks. Will I get any scholarship?
LPU offers a variety of scholarships to support all deserving candidates. A candidate can get scholarship on the basis of one’s performance in LPUNEST or on the basis of other scholarship schemes offered by university like based on the score in qualification previous to eligibility qualification, performance in sports, cultural, R&D, co-curricular, social service, bravery awards or performance in national level tests like JEE (Main), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT etc.
How can I apply for Merit Scholarships?
Merit Scholarships are applied for based on criteria such as academic performance, LPUNEST scores, work experience, and national-level test results. Check specific eligibility requirements for each category and submit your application accordingly.
What are the eligibility criteria for Merit Scholarships?
Eligibility criteria vary but may include academic qualifications, LPUNEST scores, work experience, and performance in tests like JEE (Mains), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.
Is there a scholarship for MBA based on work experience?
Yes, there is a work experience-based scholarship for MBA. Eligibility is likely linked to relevant work experience.
How can I apply for scholarships based on Innovation, Startup & Entrepreneurship?
Scholarships in this category are granted based on innovative ideas, start-ups, and entrepreneurial initiatives. The application process may involve providing details about your innovation or start-up.
