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eligible as per the terms and conditions of the scheme, the unutilized slots can be utilized by
selecting suitable male candidates.

15.3 QUANTUM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

The scholarship will include the following:

S. No. Components of Scholarship Rate per awardee
1 Reimbursement of tuition fees and non-refundable Up to Rs. 2.00 lakh – per
charges paid/ payable to the Institute annum (subject to actual
amount)
2 Maintenance Allowance Rs. 3,000/- per month for
hostellers, Rs. 1,500/- per
month for day-scholars
3 Special Allowances (related to types of disabilities like Rs. 2,000/- per month
reader allowance, escort allowance, helper allowance
etc.]
4 Books & Stationery Rs. 5,000/- per annum
5 Reimbursement of expenses for purchase of a computer Rs. 30,000/- as a one-time
with accessories. grant for entire course
6 Reimbursement of expenses for purchase of Aids and Rs. 30,000/- as a one-time
Assistive Devices including necessary software related grant for entire course
to the particular disability of the selected candidate

The aids and assistive devices may include-

For the blind/ low vision –

(i) Braille / Brailer Typewriter

(ii) Laptop with Screen reading software
(iii) Laptop with Screen Magnification software

(iv) Talk software for mobile phone accessibility

(v) DAISY Recorder and player

For the hearing impaired –

(i) Binaural digital programmable hearing aid with provision for button cells.

(ii) Cell phone with SMS SIM Card

(iii) Laptop with WiFi (Blue Tooth) facility.
15.4 INSTITUTES OF EXCELLENCE:

The list of the Reputed Premier Institution to be covered under the Scheme is at Annexure- II.
Any addition or deletion to this list shall be notified by the Department of Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, as

and when required. Scholarship under this scheme shall not be admissible for pursuing
distance-learning/part-time/week-end courses under any stream.
One time award - The award cannot be considered for the award for second or subsequent

times as the individual can be awarded only for once.

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