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Distance Education Scholarship–Scholarship For Disabled Students Pursuing Degree, PG Courses

The scheme “Distance Education Scholarship–Scholarship for Disabled Students Pursuing Degree, PG Courses” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Authority

State

Region

Kerala

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under the scheme, the scholarship is given to eligible students for meeting the expenses of Registration fees, Course fees, Tuition fees, Exam fees, Purchase of books, study materials, etc. | - The amount of assistance is provided up to a maximum of ₹10,000/-. | Note: Financial assistance will be granted only for the duration of the course concerned.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.; The applicant should be a differently abled student.; 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.; The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.; Only those students who are appearing for the exam each year will be eligible for further financial assistance.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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 [?]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.