Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
About the Program
The Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities in Karnataka provides financial assistance to differently-abled students pursuing education after Class 10. Administered by the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP), this scholarship requires students to possess a valid UDID (Unique Disability ID) card. The system automatically fetches disability type and percentage from the central UDID database. Students must be permanent Karnataka residents with minimum 50% marks in previous exam.
Benefits & Financial Support
Direct financial assistance for tuition and living expenses.
Inclusions
Fee
Reimbursement: Tuition fee coverage - amount varies by course type
Admission fee reimbursement
Examination fee support where applicable
Maintenance
Allowance: Estimated Rs 2,500 to Rs 13,500 per year (exact amount not clearly documented)
Varies based on: Disability type and severity
Disability percentage (fetched from UDID database)
Course level (PUC vs UG vs PG vs Professional)
Student type (day scholar vs hosteller - if hosteller provision exists)
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System
Integration: Disability data auto-populated from central database when UDID number entered
Eliminates need for separate disability verification in most cases
Disability percentage automatically fetched
Disability type automatically populated
Cross-
Caste
Support:
Available to disabled students across
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L caste categories: SC students with disability can apply
ST students with disability can apply
OBC students with disability can apply
Minority students with disability can apply
General category students with disability can apply
Direct
Benefit
Transfer: All amounts credited to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account
Extended
Deadline: Longer application window (December 31) compared to other categories, recognizing additional documentation needs for disabled students.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards including PUC, ITI, Diploma, UG, PG, Professional courses)
Must be enrolled in All fields of study.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
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Validation: System verifies UDID number with central database (swavlambancard.gov.in)
UDID must be active and valid
Disability type and percentage cross-checked automatically
Students without valid UDID are ineligible
Eligibility
Verification: Karnataka domicile status verified through certificates
Income verification (limit not clearly specified - likely <= Rs 2.5 lakh)
Caste verification if applicable (SC/ST/OBC/Minority with disability)
Academic
Performance: Minimum 50% marks in previous examination mandatory
Academic progression and enrollment verified
Institutional
Validation: Student enrollment in recognized Karnataka institution verified
College principal/head approval required
Academic records cross-checked
Document
Verification: All uploaded documents validated
Aadhaar and bank account seeding verified
UDID card and disability certificate authenticity checked
Priority/
Consideration: Differently-abled students across all caste categories eligible
Extended deadline (Dec 31) allows more time for disabled students to complete applications
Processing: Applications processed by Department for Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, Government of Karnataka
Budget allocation for disability welfare determines approvals
Disbursement: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account
Payment timeline typically February-July after final approval.
Renewal Policy
Yes - renewable annually
Renewal conditions: Maintain minimum 50% marks each year
Continue meeting income eligibility
UDID card must remain valid
Fresh application required each academic year through SSP portal.
Application Process
- 1Obtain UDID Card (If Not Already Have) - Visit https
//www.swavlambancard.gov.in (National UDID Portal). Click 'Enrolment for UDID Card'. Fill enrollment form with personal details and disability information. Upload disability certificate and medical documents. Submit for verification. Receive UDID number and card (may take time for processing). IMPORTANT: Complete this BEFORE SSP scholarship application if you don't have UDID.
- 2Create SSP Account - Visit https
//ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in. Click 'Create New Account'. Enter Aadhaar number, name, mobile, email. Verify OTP. Link Aadhaar with bank account (mandatory for DBT).
- 3Fill Application Form - Log in to SSP portal. Click 'Apply for Post-Matric Scholarship'. Select 'Department for Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens' OR 'Disability Welfare Department'. Fill personal details (name, DOB, gender, contact). Answer domicile question
'Are you a resident of Karnataka?' - Select YES.
- 4Enter UDID Information (CRITICAL STEP) - When prompted for disability information, select 'Yes' for 'Do you have disability?'. Enter your UDID number in the designated field. Click 'Get Data' or 'Fetch Details' button. System will automatically populate
Disability type (locomotor/visual/hearing/intellectual/etc.). Disability percentage (e.g., 40%, 60%, 80%). This data comes directly from central UDID database - verify it appears correctly.
- 5Complete Application - Fill academic information (course, institution, previous exam marks >= 50%). Enter family details (parent names, occupation, annual income). Enter bank account details (Aadhaar-linked account). Upload required documents (see 'Documents Needed' section). IMPORTANT
For hosteller status, select 'Hosteller' ONLY if living in government-run hostel. Private hostel/PG accommodation = Day Scholar.
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Submit Application - Preview application carefully. Verify UDID data auto-populated correctly. Verify all disability information is accurate. Check declaration checkbox. Click 'Final Submit'. Download acknowledgment slip and note Application Reference Number.
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Institutional Verification - Submit acknowledgment slip to your college/school office. Submit UDID card copy and other required documents to institution. College principal/head will verify application online. Track verification status in your SSP login.
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Track Application Status - Log in to SSP portal regularly. Check application status (Submitted/Under Verification/Approved/Rejected). If status shows 'Invalid Document', address issues immediately before deadline. Monitor payment status once approved.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 December 2025
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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