Kerala
Scholarship For Differently Abled Students
Main benefit
The scholarship is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above on the following basis:
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Family income up to ₹36 thousand a year
- Work: Student
- Disability 40% or more
About
The scheme "Scholarship for Differently Abled Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, the differently abled students studying in Schools, Colleges, and those who attend Professional, PG courses and technical training are being given scholarships by Social Justice Department. The disability category of students (Blind/Deaf/Orthopedically handicapped/Mental Retardation) with a disability of 40% or more and who obtain 40% marks in the examination in the previous year are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
Benefits
- The scholarship is being provided to students whose disability percentage is 40% or above on the following basis:
- Sl. No.
- Standard
- Day Scholars
- Hostel Students
- Reader's allowance1Students from Class 1 to Class 4₹300/- per month-₹200/- per month2Students from Class 5 to Class 10₹500/- per month- ₹200/- per month3+1, +2, IT Equivalent courses₹750/- per month₹1000/- per month₹300/- per month4Degree, Polytechnic, Equivalent training courses, (Implant training) ₹1000/- per month₹1500/- per month₹400/- per month5Professional, PG courses₹1000/- per month₹1500/- per month₹400/- per month
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
- The applicant should be a differently abled student.
- The differently abled student should have a disability of 40 % or more.
- Disability category of students (Blind / Deaf / Orthopedically handicapped/ Mental Retardation).
- The differently abled students studying in Schools, Colleges and attending Professional, PG courses and technical training are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- Students with disabilities who have secured at least 40% marks in the previous year can apply under the scheme.
- The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹36,000/-.
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How to apply
Online
OfflineRegistration Process:
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To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
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On the home page, click on "One time Registration”
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Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on 'Register'.
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The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on 'Verify'.
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Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on 'Register'. Login/Application Process:
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Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on "Citizen Login”.
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Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on "Sign in”.
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Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.
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Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
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Select the scheme and click on the "Apply Now” button.
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Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the 'Submit' button. Note 01: The applications must be submitted after the commencement of the Academic year (within 3 months). Note 02: The application form must be filled in completely, incomplete as well as late applications will be rejected.
Common questions
What is the "Scholarship For Differently Abled Students” Scheme?
Under the scheme, the differently abled students studying in Schools, Colleges, and those who attend Professional, PG courses and technical training are being given scholarships by Social Justice Department. The disability category of students (Blind/Deaf/Orthopedically handicapped/Mental Retardation) with a disability of 40% or more and who obtain 40% marks in the examination in the previous year are eligible to apply for the scholarships.
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The differently abled students studying in Schools, Colleges and attending Professional, PG courses and technical training are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What should be the minimum percentage of marks required to apply under the scheme?
Students with disabilities who have secured at least 40% marks in the previous year can apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for differently abled students?
Yes, only students with disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
What should be the disability percentage of the students applying under the scheme?
The differently abled student should have a disability of 40 % or more.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.
Which type of disability student is eligible to apply in this scheme?
The disability of students should be Blind / Deaf / Orthopedically handicapped/ Mental Retardation to apply under the scheme.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, the scholarship is being provided to students of class 1st to Post-Graduation whose disability percentage is 40% or above @ ₹300/- per month to ₹1500/- per month as per the eligibility criteria.
Is there any criterion for annual family income?
Yes, the annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹36,000/-.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
In how many days should the applicant submit the application form?
The application form must be submitted after the commencement of the Academic year (within 3 months).
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