Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
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.
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 Pre-Matric PWD/UDID (Karnataka)
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.