Sarkari Yojana
Merit Awards
About Merit Awards
“Merit Awards” is run by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. Students with disability who come 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) of their divisional boards of education receive awards. The scheme is open only to citizens permanently residing in Maharashtra, and the Govt. of Maharashtra funds it 100%.
Scheme Overview
State Government
District Social Welfare Offices Of The Department Of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. Of Maharashtra
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Merit Awards, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Indian citizens can apply
Only Indian citizens can apply.
Permanent residence in Maharashtra State is required
Permanent residence in Maharashtra State is required.
The student has to be a Person with…
The student has to be a Person with Disability, such as Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc.
Among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate…
Among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) of the divisional board of education, the applicant must have secured the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rank.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of the most recent educational qualification
Proof of the most recent educational qualification.
Evidence of securing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among…
Evidence of securing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) of the divisional board of education.
A Bonafide Certificate issued by the institution
A Bonafide Certificate issued by the institution.
Student's Aadhaar Card
Student's Aadhaar Card.
Two passport sized photographs, signed across
Two passport sized photographs, signed across.
Domicile or Residential Certificate of Maharashtra State
Domicile or Residential Certificate of Maharashtra State.
Certificate of disability
Certificate of disability.
Bank account particulars, including bank name, branch name,…
Bank account particulars, including bank name, branch name, address and IFSC.
Other documents the District Social Welfare Office may…
Other documents the District Social Welfare Office may ask for.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Merit Awards through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the District Social Welfare Office and…
Go to the District Social Welfare Office and ask the concerned authority for a printed copy of the scheme's application form.
Fill every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph…
Fill every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph with your signature across it, and enclose all required documents after self-attesting them.
Hand the completed and signed form, along with…
Hand the completed and signed form, along with the documents, to the Regional Deputy Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the District…
Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Office as proof that the form was submitted.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.