Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Students with benchmark disability (40% or more) studying in recognised schools in Classes 9 and 10. Must have valid disability certificate or UDID with 40% or more disability. Must be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognised school.

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Disability certificate / UDID card showing 40% or more disability.
   • Income certificate.
   • School enrollment proof and previous marksheet.
   • Bank account details.
   • Aadhaar card.
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   Step 3: Apply

   Online through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Step 1: Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Step 2: Submit application under DEPwD Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship. Step 3: Verification by school and District Nodal Officer. Step 4: Central disbursement via DBT.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Institution and District Nodal Officer verification on NSP.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   Monthly maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability-related allowance as per Central guidelines. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into student's bank account.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/