Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka · Karnataka
Amount
₹5k+
Deadline
30 Nov
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Last Verified
2026-27
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
₹5k+
Financial assistance of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per year for students with disabilities studying in classes 1 to 10.
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Financial assistance for students with disabilities registered under UDID (Unique Disability ID) system
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CRITICAL FEATURE:Enter UDID number in application → disability type and percentage auto-populate from central database (no manual disability certificate upload needed)
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Covers tuition fees and maintenance. 75% attendance MANDATORY throughout academic year
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Scholarship amount varies by disability type/percentage and class level
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Administered by Disability Welfare Department
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DBT payment to Aadhaar-linked account
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UDID registration is PREREQUISITE - students without UDID must first register at https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in before applying for scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Class 1 to Class 10
- Course / stream: Relevant courses
- Income limit: No income bar
- Category: PWD
- Domicile: Karnataka
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —(1) SATS ID
- —(2) Aadhaar card linked to bank account
- —(3) Valid UDID (Unique Disability ID) card/number - MANDATORY
- —(4) Income certificate
- —(5) Previous year marks card (not for Class 1)
- —(6) Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded
- —NPCI-mapped)
- —(7) Passport-size photo
- —(8) School bonafide certificate
- —(9) Disability certificate (percentage of disability auto-fetched from UDID database)
Selection Process
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Processed by Disability Welfare Department:
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(1) Online application submission
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(2) UDID validation - disability type/percentage auto-fetched from central UDID database
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(3) School enrollment verification
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(4) Income verification
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(5) Academic performance check (50% marks, 75% attendance)
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(6) Aadhaar and bank validation
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(7) Final approval by Disability Welfare Department
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(8) DBT disbursement
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UDID system eliminates need for manual disability certificate verification
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All eligible students with valid UDID receive scholarship.
Renewal Policy
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Annual renewal with auto-processing for previous beneficiaries
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Must maintain 50% marks and 75% attendance
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UDID must remain valid
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Income verification required annually.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, 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
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Official Last Date & Timelines
30 November 2026
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
What is the attendance requirement?
PWD students must maintain 75% attendance throughout the academic year. This is strictly monitored for scholarship eligibility.
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.
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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