About this education scheme
The scheme aims to support students with disabilities for further studies and reduce dropout rates. Through this scheme, maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance are provided to eligible students with disabilities studying in Classes IX and X.
The scheme "Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities" by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India aims to support students with disabilities to continue their studies, minimize drop-out rates during the transition from elementary education to higher education, and improve participation of students with disabilities in Classes IX and X at the pre-matric stage of education. Through this scheme, maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance are provided to students with disabilities studying in Classes IX and X. The scheme is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal, and the scholarship amount is transferred to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Objectives:
- To support students with disabilities for further studies and help them prepare to earn their livelihood and live with dignity.
- To minimise the incidence of drop-out, especially during the transition from elementary education to higher education.
- To improve the participation of students with disabilities in Classes IX and X and at the pre-matric stage of education.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Pre Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities (PRE-DIS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Department | Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | scholarships.gov.in (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 10 to 80 years
- 💰Income Rs. 2.5 lakh tak
- 💼Student
- 🎓Students only
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Maintenance Allowance * (Rs. per Month): Day Scholars: 500, Hostellers: 800.
- Book Grant: Rs. 1000/- per annum.
- Disability Allowances (Rs. per Annum):
- Visually Impaired: Rs. 4,000.
- Hearing Impaired: Rs. 2,000.
- Physically Disabled (OH): Rs. 2,000.
- Intellectual Disabilities: Rs. 4,000.
- Other disabilities not covered above: Rs. 2,000.
[NOTE: (*) means for 12 months in an academic year]
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be an Indian national.
- The applicant should be a student with a benchmark disability and should have a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
- The applicant should be a regular, full-time student studying in Classes IX and X in:
- A Government school; or
- A school recognised by the Government; or
- A school recognised by the Central/State Board of Secondary Education.
- The applicant’s parents/guardian’s income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum.
- Not more than 2 children with disabilities of the same parents will be eligible for benefits under the scheme. In case the second child is a twin, the scholarship will be admissible to both twins.
- Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation
- 50% of the total scholarships available each year are reserved for female candidates. If adequate eligible female candidates are not available, remaining slots may be utilised for suitable male candidates.
Who is not eligible
- The applicant will not be eligible if he/she is already receiving another scholarship/stipend. The applicant may choose the more beneficial scholarship and inform the concerned authority.
- Scholarship will not be available for the same class for a second or subsequent year if the student repeats the class.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. And click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill in the details and click “Register”.
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.
Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Terms used in this scheme
- Person with Disability (PwD)
“person with disability” means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to provide financial support to students with disabilities for continuing their education, reducing drop-out rates, and improving participation in Classes IX and X.
Who implements the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India through the National Scholarship Portal.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Students with benchmark disabilities who are studying in Classes IX and X as regular, full-time students in recognized schools and fulfill the prescribed income criteria are eligible to apply.
What is the annual income limit for parents/guardians to apply under this scheme?
The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000/-.
What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides maintenance allowance, book grant, and disability allowance to eligible students with disabilities.
How much maintenance allowance is provided under the scheme?
Day scholars receive Rs. 500/- per month, and hostellers receive Rs. 800/- per month as maintenance allowance.
Is there any reservation for girl students under this scheme?
Yes, 50% of the scholarships available each year are reserved for girl candidates. If sufficient eligible female candidates are not available, the remaining slots may be given to eligible male candidates.
How can an applicant apply for the scholarship?
The applicant has to apply online through the National Scholarship Portal within the prescribed timeline and upload the required documents.
Is there any application fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
Do I need to complete the application in one sitting?
No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.
How do I track the status of my application?
You can check the same anytime by visiting the Applicant Dashboard and clicking “Track Status” in the left pane.
What should be the type and size of the documents to be uploaded?
The format should be.pdf or .jpeg. The size of each document should not be greater than 200 kb.
In what cases a Bonafide Certificate from the institute is needed?
It is needed if the institute is located in a State/UT different from domicile State/UT of the applicant.
How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
References and official sources
Apply only on the official portal. Nothing is applied for on this site, and applying is free.
- Guidelines (PDF) disabilityaffairs.gov.in
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