About this education scheme
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.
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 at a glance
| Scheme name | State Pre-metric Scholarship For Disabled (SPREMSD) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Special Assistance Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Maharashtra |
| Official portal | sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | District Social Welfare Offices Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. Of Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 80 years
- 💍Never Married
- ♿Divyang (PwD)
- ♿40%+ disability
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Class: 1st to 4th
Rate of Scholarship (Rs. per month): 100/-
Class: 5th to 7th
Rate of Scholarship (Rs. per month): 150/-
Class: 8th to 10th
Rate of Scholarship (Rs. per month): 200/-
Class: Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill (up to the age of 18 years)
Rate of Scholarship (Rs. per month): 150/-
Class: For disabled trainees in the workshop
Rate of Scholarship (Rs. per month): 300/-
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
- The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
- The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
- The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
- The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
- The applicant should be pursuing a pre-metric qualification, i.e. Class 1st to Class 10th.
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Registration walkthrough
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: 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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at your school/college.
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
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.
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 Rs. 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 3rd shall be Rs. 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 Rs. 150/-.
Are There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Percentage Of Disability Of The Applicant?
Yes, the percentage of disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
Are Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Also Covered In This Scheme?
Yes, this scheme also covers Orthopedically Handicapped Persons.
Is The Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate Of The State Of Maharashtra, A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?
Yes, the Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra is a mandatory document for this scheme.
Can I Reapply To This Scheme If I Am Already Availing The Benefits Of This Scheme?
No, you can not reapply to this scheme if you already have availed of its benefits.
What Is The Full Form Of SJSA?
The full form of SJSA is "Social Justice & Special Assistance".
Is This A State Funded Or A Centrally Funded Scheme?
This is a 100% State Funded scheme.
Is There Any Application Fee?
No, the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
The mandatory fields have an asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Etc Also Apply To This Scheme?
No, only the citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply.
Where Can I Find The URL To The Website Of The Dept. Of Social Justice & Special Assistance?
The URL to the official website of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/
Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/scheme-category/disability-welfare
What Is The Address Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government Of Maharashtra?
The address of the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra is: 437, Shankar Sheth Rd, Police Colony, Swargate, Pune, Maharashtra 411042
Where Can I Find The Addresses Of The District Social Welfare Offices?
The addresses of the District Social Welfare Offices can be found at - https://sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in/en/contacts
Where Can I Post My Grievances Related To This Scheme?
You can post your grievances at the Grievance Redressal Portal by the Govt. of Maharashtra: https://grievances.maharashtra.gov.in/en
Is There An Income-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
No, there is no income-related criterion for this scheme.
Where Can I Find The Format Of The Application Form? Is It Available Online?
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.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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