State SchemeVerified for 2026
Blind/PH Scholarship Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Verification of application and documents by District Social Justice Officer; priority to BPL, higher disability percentage; personal enquiry if needed[1][2][4]
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Blind/PH Scholarship
Q.What is the income limit?
Combined annual family income should not exceed Rs.36,000.
Q.Minimum disability required?
40% or more (Blind, Deaf, Ortho, MR).
Q.How much scholarship amount?
Varies by course: Up to Rs.2900/month; Blind get Reader’s allowance.
Q.Where to apply?
District Social Justice Officer or online via sjd.kerala.gov.in.
Q.Marks requirement?
40% marks in previous year exam.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
HelplineDistrict Social Justice Officer