Government Scholarship · School, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma

Scholarship for Differently Abled Students

Q: What is the minimum percentage of disability required?

A minimum of 40% disability is required, certified by a competent medical authority or UDID card.

Q: Is there any parental income limit?

No, there is no parental income limit for this disability welfare scholarship.

Q: Is there a reader allowance for visually impaired students?

Yes, visually impaired students receive an additional reader allowance of ₹150 to ₹300 per month depending on the level of study.

Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu

Annual Award₹7k+

Deadline31 Oct

Scheme Name	Scholarship for Differently Abled Students
Provided By	Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

Apply for the Scholarship for Differently Abled Students in Tamil Nadu. Check scholarship amounts, eligibility rules for 40%+ disability, and offline application procedures.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹7k+

Scholarship amount ranges from ₹1,000 per year for primary classes up to ₹7,000 per year for college degrees, PG, and professional courses.

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Annual financial assistance (₹1,000 to ₹7,000 depending on standard/course).
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Free reader allowance for visually challenged students.

Note: No income limit applies for this scholarship. It can be combined with other general fee concessions.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	School, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
Course / Stream	All Streams
Minimum Marks	33%
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
Domicile State	Tamil Nadu

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓* Disability Certificate (UDID card / medical certificate showing 40%+ disability)
✓* Previous Year Marksheet
✓* Aadhaar Card
✓* Bank Account Passbook
✓* Bonafide Certificate from School/College

Selection Process

Based on having a valid disability certificate of 40% or above, state domicile, and continuous enrollment in recognized educational programs.

Renewal Policy

Requires submitting a renewal application along with the previous year's marksheet to confirm promotion to the next class.

How to Apply Online

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

1
Medical Certificate
Obtain a formal disability certificate or UDID card indicating a disability percentage of 40% or more.
2
Collect Application Form
Request the form from your school/college office or download it from the TN Welfare of Differently Abled Department website.
3
Fill Information
Complete all fields, specifically academic records and type/percentage of disability.
4
Attach Documents
Staple copies of the Disability Certificate, school/college ID card, previous marksheet, and bank details.
5
Submit to Institution
Submit the application to your headmaster or college principal. They will submit it to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer (DDAWO) for final credit.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What is the minimum percentage of disability required?

A minimum of 40% disability is required, certified by a competent medical authority or UDID card.

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