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State Pre-metric Scholarship For Disabled
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
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Overview
The "State Pre-metric Scholarship for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to pursue education. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
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The "State Pre-metric Scholarship for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability SwDs to pursue education. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
• Class: 1st to 4th
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 100/-
• Class: 5th to 7th
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 150/-
• Class: 8th to 10th
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 200/-
• Class: Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill (up to the age of 18 years)
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 150/-
• Class: For disabled trainees in the workshop
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 300/-
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
3. The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
4. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
5. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
6. The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
7. The applicant should be pursuing a pre-metric qualification, i.e. Class 1st to Class 10th.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
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Step 1: Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Disability Certificate.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Proof of the Latest Educational Qualification (Passing Certificate or Marksheet).
• Bonafide Certificate from the School/College.
• Proof of Pursuance of a Pre-Matric Qualification (Fee Receipt, etc).
• Any other document required by the School/College or the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to complete their pre-matric education.
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to complete their pre-matric education.
Q: Can All Students From Maharashtra Apply To This Scheme?
A: Only students with disability (SwDs) who are domiciled in the state of Maharashtra can apply to this scheme.
Q: Can Students Of Post-Matric Grade (Class 11th To Class 12th) Also Apply?
A: No, only the students who are in Class 1st to Class 10th can apply to this scheme.
Q: What Shall Be The Amount Of The Monthly Scholarship For A Student Of Class 3rd?
A: The amount of the monthly scholarship for a student of Class 3rd shall be [?] 100/-.
Q: What Shall Be The Amount Of The Monthly Scholarship For A Student Of Class 7th?
A: The amount of the monthly scholarship for a student of Class 3rd shall be [?] 150/-.
Q: What Shall Be The Amount Of The Monthly Scholarship For Mentally Retarded And Mentally Ill Students?
A: The amount of the monthly scholarship for Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill students shall be [?] 150/-.
Q: Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
A: Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
A: No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
The "State Pre-metric Scholarship for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability SwDs to pursue education. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
• Class: 1st to 4th
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 100/-
• Class: 5th to 7th
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 150/-
• Class: 8th to 10th
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 200/-
• Class: Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill (up to the age of 18 years)
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 150/-
• Class: For disabled trainees in the workshop
• Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 300/-
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
3. The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
4. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
5. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
6. The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
7. The applicant should be pursuing a pre-metric qualification, i.e. Class 1st to Class 10th.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Offline
Step 1: Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
Step 4: Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Offline
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
• Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
• Disability Certificate.
• Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
• Proof of the Latest Educational Qualification (Passing Certificate or Marksheet).
• Bonafide Certificate from the School/College.
• Proof of Pursuance of a Pre-Matric Qualification (Fee Receipt, etc).
• Any other document required by the School/College or the District Social Welfare Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to complete their pre-matric education.
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to complete their pre-matric education.
Q: Can All Students From Maharashtra Apply To This Scheme?
A: Only students with disability (SwDs) who are domiciled in the state of Maharashtra can apply to this scheme.
Q: Can Students Of Post-Matric Grade (Class 11th To Class 12th) Also Apply?
A: No, only the students who are in Class 1st to Class 10th can apply to this scheme.
Q: What Shall Be The Amount Of The Monthly Scholarship For A Student Of Class 3rd?
A: The amount of the monthly scholarship for a student of Class 3rd shall be [?] 100/-.
Q: What Shall Be The Amount Of The Monthly Scholarship For A Student Of Class 7th?
A: The amount of the monthly scholarship for a student of Class 3rd shall be [?] 150/-.
Q: What Shall Be The Amount Of The Monthly Scholarship For Mentally Retarded And Mentally Ill Students?
A: The amount of the monthly scholarship for Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill students shall be [?] 150/-.
Q: Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
A: Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Q: Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Q: Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
A: Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Q: Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
A: No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
Q: What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
A: The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Q: Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
A: This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Q: Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
A: The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Q: Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Q: Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
A: The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
Q: What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
A: The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Q: Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
A: The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Q: Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
A: You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Q: Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
A: No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
A: You need to visit the District Social Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Eligibility Criteria
1
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2
The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
3
The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
4
The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
5
The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
6
The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
7
The applicant should be pursuing a pre-metric qualification, i.e. Class 1st to Class 10th.
Benefits
Class: 1st to 4th
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 100/-
Class: 5th to 7th
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 150/-
Class: 8th to 10th
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 200/-
Class: Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill (up to the age of 18 years)
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 150/-
Class: For disabled trainees in the workshop
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 300/-
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 2 | 2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across). |
| 3 | Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra. |
| 4 | Disability Certificate. |
| 5 | Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc). |
| 6 | Proof of the Latest Educational Qualification (Passing Certificate or Marksheet). |
| 7 | Bonafide Certificate from the School/College. |
| 8 | Proof of Pursuance of a Pre-Matric Qualification (Fee Receipt, etc). |
| 9 | Any other document required by the School/College or the District Social Welfare Office. |
How to Apply
1
Step 1: Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Offline Step 1: Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
2
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
3
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
4
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Offline Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to complete their pre-matric education.
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