Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka)
🏛️ Government of Karnataka •📍 Karnataka
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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
Financial assistance of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per year for students with disabilities studying in classes 1 to 10.
Inclusions
Financial assistance for students with disabilities registered under UDID (Unique Disability ID) system
CRITICAL FEATURE:Enter UDID number in application → disability type and percentage auto-populate from central database (no manual disability certificate upload needed)
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
UDID registration is PREREQUISITE - students without UDID must first register at https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in before applying for scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka), applicants must be enrolled in Class 1 to Class 10 (Students with Disabilities (Persons with Disabilities - PWD) with valid UDID). Family annual income must be within scheme parameters.
Educational Qualification
Class 1 to Class 10
Must be enrolled in relevant courses.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Processed by Disability Welfare Department:
(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.
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka) must be submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
(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
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Direct Answer: Key documents required for application include (1) SATS ID, (2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account, (3) Valid UDID (Unique Disability ID) card/number - MANDATORY, (4) Income certificate. Scans must be in PDF/JPEG format (under 200 KB).
Official Last Date & Timelines
Direct Answer: The official deadline for Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka) is 31 December 2025. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute portal server load.
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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