Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selection based on: UDID 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.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities - UDID (Karnataka)
Q.What is required to apply?
Valid UDID card, Karnataka domicile, minimum 50% marks in previous exam, enrolled in post-matric course.
Q.Is there an income limit?
No Income Bar; applicable to all categories.
Q.How is the scholarship disbursed?
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account.