SPREMSD 2026: Scholarship for Disabled Pre-Matric Students
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Quick answer
SPREMSD 2026 provides monthly scholarship to disabled students in classes 1-10 in Maharashtra. Only permanent residents of Maharashtra can apply. Apply offline at your district social welfare office.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Monthly scholarship for disabled students |
| Ministry / department | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department |
| Level | State Government (Maharashtra) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
SPREMSD 2026 is a state‑funded scholarship scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance of Maharashtra. It aims to encourage students with disabilities to complete their pre‑matric education. The scholarship is available only to students who are permanent residents of Maharashtra, enrolled in a government‑recognised school, and have a disability percentage of 40% or more. The scheme is applied for through the district social welfare office and is fully funded by the state government.
Benefits
- 100/- per month for Class 3
- 150/- per month for Class 7
- 150/- per month for mentally retarded and mentally ill students
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Citizen of India.
- Permanent resident of Maharashtra.
- Student admitted/enrolled in a school recognised by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
- Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
- Disability percentage 40% or above.
- Not failed in the last qualifying examination.
- Pursuing a pre‑metric qualification, i.e. Class 1st to Class 10th.
Who cannot apply
- Students not domiciled in Maharashtra.
- Students with disability percentage below 40%.
- Students who have failed the last qualifying examination.
- Students in Class 11th to Class 12th.
- Students already availing the benefits of this scheme.
Documents required
- Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State Of Maharashtra.
How to apply
- 1Visit your district social welfare office.
- 2Request a hard copy of the application form.
- 3Fill the form.
- 4Attach the mandatory documents.
- 5Submit the form to the office.
Frequently asked questions
What are the objectives of this scheme?+
The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to complete their pre‑matric education.
Can all students from Maharashtra apply to this scheme?+
Only students with disability (SwDs) who are domiciled in the state of Maharashtra can apply to this scheme.
Can students of post‑matric grade (Class 11th to Class 12th) also apply?+
No, only the students who are in Class 1st to Class 10th can apply to this scheme.
What shall be the amount of the monthly scholarship for a student of Class 3rd?+
The amount of the monthly scholarship for a student of Class 3rd shall be 100/-.
What shall be the amount of the monthly scholarship for a student of Class 7th?+
The amount of the monthly scholarship for a student of Class 7th shall be 150/-.
What shall be the amount of the monthly scholarship for mentally retarded and mentally ill students?+
The amount of the monthly scholarship for Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill students shall be 150/-.
Is there any income‑related criterion for this scheme?+
No, there is no income‑related criterion for this scheme.
Is there any application fee?+
No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
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