Merit Awards
✓ Information verified — June 2026In the "Merit Awards" scheme, awards are given to the students with disability who rank 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) in their respective divisional boards of education.
What You Get
- Merit certificate/award recognition for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rank holders among students with disabilities
- Public recognition and honor at divisional board level
- Encouragement for further academic pursuits
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–100 years
- Residence: Maharashtra residents only
- Must be a student with a recognized disability
- Must have appeared for SSC or HSC examination in Maharashtra
- Must rank 1st, 2nd, or 3rd among disabled students in their respective divisional board
- Must be studying in a Maharashtra state board school
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Disability Certificate
- 2. SSC/HSC Mark Sheet
- 3. School Enrollment Certificate
- 4. Identity Proof
- 5. Aadhaar Card
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Maharashtra
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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