Kerala
Financial Assistance To Disabled Students Pursuing (10th, 11th, 12th Equivalent Exams)
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Conditions at a glance
- Work: Student
- Disability 40% or more
About
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Disabled Students Pursuing (10th, 11th, 12th Equivalent Exams)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to such school dropouts to pursue SSLC, +1, +2 equivalent courses implemented by State Literacy Mission. A person becomes disabled by birth or because of an accident or disease. The differently-abled persons face many hurdles in their day-to-day life. About 90% of disabled persons may not have received even primary education. They are forced to give up studies due to various factors, such as difficulty in going to educational institutions and inadequate road facilities.
Benefits
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- Class/Course
- Course Fee Assistance
- Exam Fee Assistance
- Registration Fee Assistance
- Admission Fee Assistance1SSLC/10th Class₹1750/-₹500/-₹100/---211th Class₹1950/-₹700/-₹100/-₹200/- 312th Class₹1950/-------
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
- The differently abled students with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- Financial assistance will be provided to students falling in Above Poverty Line (APL) as well as Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories.
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How to apply
Offline
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To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre or District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.
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The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely
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The application may be submitted to the District Social Justice Officers (DSJOs) or the concerned Anganwadi Centre. Note 01: The DSJOs have to make sure that the applicants have completed their courses and that the certificates issued by State Literacy Mission have been correctly distributed to the respective applicants in that academic year. Note 02: The list of beneficiaries will be prepared based on the applications collected through the Anganwadi workers and inquiries by the concerned Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs).
Common questions
What is the "Financial Assistance to Disabled Students Pursuing (10th, 11th, 12th Equivalent Exams)” scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to such school dropouts (differently-abled students) to pursue SSLC, +1, +2 equivalent courses implemented by State Literacy Mission.
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The differently abled students with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Which classes students will be eligible to apply under the scheme?
The students who are pursuing SSLC, +1, +2 equivalent courses will be eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for differently abled students?
Yes, this scheme is only for differently abled students.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
Will only BPL category applicant be eligible for financial assistance?
No, financial assistance will be provided to students falling in Above Poverty Line (APL) as well as Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance (For course fees, Exam fees, Registration fees & Admission fees) will be provided to differently-abled students to continue their education.
Where can I get the application form?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre or District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. http://sjd.kerala.gov.in
Where shall I submit the application form?
The application may be submitted to the District Social Justice Officers (DSJOs) or the concerned Anganwadi Centre.
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