Blind/PH Scholarship
Social Justice Department, Govt. of Kerala · Kerala
Amount
₹35k+
Deadline
31 Oct
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Last Verified
2026-27
About the Program
The Blind/PH Scholarship by Kerala Social Justice Department supports differently abled students (40%+ disability) in schools, colleges, professional, and PG courses. Annual family income limit Rs.36,000 with minimum 40% marks required. Financial aid ranges from Rs.400 to Rs.2900 monthly to promote education.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹35k+
Monthly financial assistance for differently-abled students (40%+ disability) in schools, colleges, professional, and PG courses. Amounts vary by education level and hostel status, plus reader's allowance for blind students. Annual family income limit Rs. 36,000.
Financial support including fee charges for blind students with family annual income below Rs. 2.5 lakhs[1].
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: School / College
- Course / stream: Relevant courses
- Income limit: No income bar
- Category: PWD
- Domicile: Kerala
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —Disability certificate (Medical Board
- —40%+)
- —Income certificate/Village Officer cert/BPL ration card
- —Mark sheet (40%+ previous year)
- —Bank passbook
- —Aadhaar
- —Course fee receipt
- —Head of Institution attestation
Selection Process
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Verification of application and documents by District Social Justice Officer
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priority to BPL, higher disability percentage
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personal enquiry if needed[1][2][4]
Renewal Policy
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Eligible if appearing for exams each year and meet criteria
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submit annually[1][2]
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1
Fill application with personal, academic, disability details.
- 2Attach documents
Medical Board disability cert (40%+), income cert (under Rs.36,000), previous marks (40%+), bank details.
- 3
Get attestation from Head of Institution.
- 4
Submit to concerned District Social Justice Officer within 3 months of academic year start.
- 5
Track status on portal under Beneficiary Details for Differently Abled.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 October 2026
Within 3 months after commencement of academic year; submit to District Social Justice Officer[2][4]
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the income limit?
Combined annual family income should not exceed Rs.36,000.
Minimum disability required?
40% or more (Blind, Deaf, Ortho, MR).
How much scholarship amount?
Varies by course: Up to Rs.2900/month; Blind get Reader’s allowance.
Where to apply?
District Social Justice Officer or online via sjd.kerala.gov.in.
Marks requirement?
40% marks in previous year exam.
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