Scheme for Reimbursement of Educational Expenses to Hearing Impaired Students Pursuing Special Higher Education Courses Inside or Outside the Union Territory of Puducherry
This scheme was introduced by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry to provide financial assistance to Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired students for pursuing their special higher studies. Through this scheme, the reimbursement of the entire fee is granted from the first year onwards.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Scheme for Reimbursement of Educational Expenses to Hearing Impaired Students Pursuing Special Higher Education Courses Inside or Outside the Union Territory of Puducherry” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired students for pursuing their special higher studies. Through this scheme, the reimbursement of the entire fee is granted from the first year onwards.
Benefits
Reimbursement of entire fees from the first year of the course.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant’s annual income should be under ₹2,00,000.
The applicant should have a disability of 40% and above.
The applicant should be residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry since 5 years.
The applicant should be enrolled in a full-time special higher education course in a government-recognized institution.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the
Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below –
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Reimbursement of entire fees from the first year of the course.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below -
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scheme for Reimbursement of Educational Expenses to Hearing Impaired Students Pursuing Special Higher Education Courses Inside or Outside the Union Territory of Puducherry |
| Short Title | SREEHISPSHECIOUTP |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹200,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 09 Jun 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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