Distance Education Scholarship for Disabled Students 2026 – Up to ₹10,000 for Degree/PG Courses
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Quick answer
The Kerala Social Justice Department offers a distance education scholarship for differently abled students pursuing degree or postgraduate courses through open universities, distance education, or private registration within Kerala. Eligible students receive up to ₹10,000 per year to cover registration, course, tuition, exam fees, books, and study materials. Applications can be submitted online via the SUNEETHI portal or offline through Child Development Project Officers within three months of course registration.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Financial support up to ₹10,000 for course-related expenses |
| Ministry / department | Social Justice Department |
| Level | State Government (Kerala) |
| Income limit | ₹1 lakh |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The scheme “Distance Education Scholarship–Scholarship for Disabled Students Pursuing Degree, PG Courses” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, differently abled students pursuing Degrees, and PG courses through Open Universities, distance education, or Private registration (Universities inside Kerala) are eligible to apply for scholarships. The scholarship is being provided for meeting the expenses of Registration fee, Course fee, Tuition fee, Exam fee, Purchase of books, study materials, etc. Further, financial assistance will be granted only for the duration of the course concerned.
Benefits
- Scholarship up to ₹10,000 for registration fees, course fees, tuition fees, exam fees, purchase of books, and study materials.
- Financial assistance granted only for the duration of the course.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Permanent resident of Kerala.
- Differently abled student.
- Pursuing degree or PG courses through open universities, distance education, or private registration (universities inside Kerala).
- Annual family income not exceeding ₹1,00,000.
- Only students appearing for exams each year eligible for further assistance.
- Priority based on qualifying marks if more applicants.
Who cannot apply
- Students receiving financial assistance under any other Central or State Government scheme are not eligible.
Documents required
- Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Mobile number
- Email id
- Passport size photo
- Disability certificate from Medical board/ Disability Identity card
- Educational Certificates
- Copy of current course certificate
- Certificate of Authorized Officer
- Copy of Parent's Identity Document
- Income Certificate showing the Annual Income of the family from the concerned revenue official
- Copy of bills, receipts countersigned by the CDPOs (receipts of the registration fee, course fee, /tuition fee, and bills of purchased study materials and books)
- Applicants from the second year onwards must submit the document of appearing in the previous year's examination.
- Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
- Other documents, if any
How to apply
- 1Visit the SUNEETHI Online Service Application Portal (https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in).
- 2Click on “One time Registration” and fill in Name, Email ID, Mobile Number; verify with OTP.
- 3Complete the profile with all mandatory details.
- 4Login via “Citizen Login” using mobile number and password.
- 5Update Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details.
- 6Select the scheme from the left side menu and click “Apply Now”.
- 7Fill in all mandatory details in the application form and submit.
- 8Alternatively, download the application form from the Social Justice Department website (http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/scheme-info.php?scheme_id=MTE2c1Y4dXFSI3Z5), fill it completely, and submit to the concerned Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs).
- 9Application must be submitted within 3 months of registration for the course.
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Distance Education Scholarship” Scheme?+
Under the scheme, the scholarship is being provided for meeting the expenses of Registration fees, Course fees, Tuition fees, Exam fees, Purchase of books, and study materials to the differently abled students pursuing Degrees, and PG courses through Open Universities, distance education, or Private registration (Universities inside Kerala).
Which department has launched this scheme?+
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?+
The differently abled students pursuing Degrees, PG courses through Open universities, Distance education, or through Private registration (Universities inside Kerala) are eligible to apply for scholarships.
Is this scheme only for differently abled students?+
Yes, only students with disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?+
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.
Will the scholarship be given to all the differently abled students each year?+
No, only those differently-abled students who are appearing for the exam each year will be eligible for further financial assistance.
What is the benefit of the scheme?+
Under the scheme, a scholarship of up to ₹10,000/- is given to eligible students for meeting the expenses of Registration fees, Course fees, Tuition fees, Exam fees, Purchase of books, study materials, etc.
For which courses the scholarship will be given to the eligible students?+
Grant of scholarship for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Are the students receiving financial assistance under any other scheme of Central and State Governments eligible to apply?+
No, those students receiving financial assistance under any other scheme of Central and State Governments are not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.
Is there any criterion for annual family income?+
Yes, the annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
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 should be submitted within 3 months of registration for the course.
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