Government Scholarship · Class 9, Class 10

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities?

Indian students with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) who are studying in Classes IX and X as regular, full-time students in recognized schools and whose parents'/guardian's annual income from all sources does not exceed ₹2,50,000 are eligible to apply.

Q: What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

The scheme provides a monthly maintenance allowance (₹500 for day scholars, ₹800 for hostellers for 10 months), an annual book grant of ₹1,000, and a disability allowance (₹4,000 per annum for visually impaired/intellectual disabilities, ₹2,000 per annum for other disabilities).

Q: Can more than one child with disabilities from the same family receive this scholarship?

Not more than two children with disabilities from the same parents are entitled to receive benefits under the scheme. However, in the case of twins, the scholarship will be admissible to both.

Dept. of Empowerment of PwD

Annual Award₹15k+

Deadline15 Dec

Scheme Name	Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Provided By	Dept. of Empowerment of PwD
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

A dedicated scholarship for students with disabilities studying in Class 9 and 10 to support their transition to secondary education.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹15k+

The scholarship provides a maintenance allowance, a book grant, and a disability allowance. For day scholars, the maintenance allowance is ₹500 per month, and for hostellers, it is ₹800 per month, both payable for 10 months in an academic year. A book grant of ₹1,000 per annum is provided to all eligible students. The disability allowance varies based on the type of disability: ₹4,000 per annum for visually impaired or intellectual disabilities, and ₹2,000 per annum for all other types of disabilities. The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Covers maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance for students with 40%+ disability.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Class 9, Class 10
Course / Stream	Relevant courses
Income Limit	Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
Category / Caste	PWD
Domicile State	All India

Mandatory Documents Checklist

Selection Process

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Candidates are selected based on the following eligibility criteria: The applicant must be an Indian national
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They must be a student with a benchmark disability (40% or more disability as defined in the 'Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016') and possess a valid disability certificate issued by a competent authority
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Applicants must be regular, full-time students studying in Classes IX or X in a government school, a school recognized by the government, or a school recognized by the Central/State Board of Secondary Education
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The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000
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Not more than two children with disabilities from the same parents are eligible to receive benefits under the scheme, except in the case of twins where both may be admissible
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Additionally, 50% of the total scholarships available each year are reserved for female candidates
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if adequate eligible female candidates are not available, the remaining slots may be utilized for suitable male candidates
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UDID/UDID enrolment is mandatory for availing the benefits of the scholarship scheme.

Renewal Policy

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The scholarship for studying in any given class is available for only one year
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If a student has to repeat a class, they will not receive the scholarship for that class for a second or subsequent year
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A student holding this scholarship is not permitted to avail any other scholarship or stipend simultaneously
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No scholarship will be paid to students under this scheme from the date they accept any other scholarship/stipend.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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Registration
* Visit the official National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at `https://scholarships.gov.in`. * If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button to create an account using your email ID, phone number, or Gmail. * Complete the registration process by providing the required details. **
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Application Submission
* After successful registration, log in to the NSP using your new credentials (ID and password). * Click on the 'Fresh Application' option. * Carefully fill in all the required details in the application form. * Upload the necessary documents, which typically include: applicant's passport-size photograph, disability certificate (issued by competent authority), income certificate of parent/guardian, proof of age, previous academic mark sheets, current course year fee receipt, Aadhaar-seeded bank account details, and a study/bonafide certificate. UDID/UDID enrolment is mandatory. * Review all the entered information for accuracy before submission, as no changes are allowed once the application is submitted. * Submit your application form. **
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Status Tracking
* Log in to the National Scholarship Portal. * Navigate to the 'Application Status' or 'Track Your Payment' section to monitor the progress of your scholarship application and disbursement. * You can also use the complaints page on NSP (`https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/complaintspage`) if you encounter any technical issues or need to inquire about your application status.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities?

Indian students with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) who are studying in Classes IX and X as regular, full-time students in recognized schools and whose parents'/guardian's annual income from all sources does not exceed ₹2,50,000 are eligible to apply.

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