Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka)
About the Program
Karnataka's Pre-Matric PWD scholarship supports students with disabilities in Classes 1-10 using UDID system for automatic disability verification and providing financial assistance for education.
Benefits & Financial Support
Direct financial assistance for tuition and living expenses.
Inclusions
Financial assistance for students with disabilities registered under UDID (Unique Disability ID) system
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Covers tuition fees and maintenance. 75% attendance MANDATORY throughout academic year
Scholarship amount varies by disability type/percentage and class level
Administered by Disability Welfare Department
DBT payment to Aadhaar-linked account
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 1 to Class 10
Must be enrolled in All streams.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Processed by
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(1) Online application submission
(2) UDID validation - disability type/percentage auto-fetched from central UDID database
(3) School enrollment verification
(4) Income verification
(5) Academic performance check (50% marks, 75% attendance)
(6) Aadhaar and bank validation
(7) Final approval by Disability Welfare Department
(8) DBT disbursement
UDID system eliminates need for manual disability certificate verification
All eligible students with valid UDID receive scholarship.
Renewal Policy
Annual renewal with auto-processing for previous beneficiaries
Must maintain 50% marks and 75% attendance
UDID must remain valid
Income verification required annually.
Application Process
(1) FIRST: Obtain UDID if not already registered at https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in; (2) Obtain SATS ID from school; (3) Visit https://ssp.karnataka.gov.in Pre-Matric section; (4) Create account with SATS ID, Aadhaar, mobile, email; (5) Login with credentials; (6) Complete e-KYC; (7) Fill application form; (8) Enter UDID number - disability details will auto-populate; (9) Upload other documents (income certificate, marks card, bank passbook); (10) Verify auto-fetched disability information matches UDID card; (11) Submit application; (12) Save acknowledgment; (13) Track status via portal
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.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What is UDID and how do I get it?
UDID (Unique Disability ID) is a central government ID for persons with disabilities. Register at https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in to obtain UDID card. This is MANDATORY before applying for PWD scholarship.
Q.Do I need to upload disability certificate?
No, enter your UDID number in application and disability type/percentage will automatically populate from UDID database. Manual disability certificate upload not required.
Q.What is the attendance requirement?
PWD students must maintain 75% attendance throughout the academic year. This is strictly monitored for scholarship eligibility.
Q.Can students with any disability apply?
Yes, students with any recognized disability registered in UDID system are eligible. Disability percentage is auto-fetched from UDID.
Q.Is there a separate income limit for PWD?
Income limit typically ₹2.5 lakh per annum, but verify on portal as it may vary. Generally aligned with SC/ST Classes 9-10 limit.
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