Residential School For Blinds
✓ Information verified — June 2026The "Residential School for Blinds" have been established by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir for the protection, welfare, and education of the Blind. The school is located at Roop Nagar, near Fire Brigade Office, Muthi, Jammu, 180013. The intake capacity is 50 inmates.
What You Get
- Free residential accommodation and meals
- Education and academic training
- Life skills and vocational training
- Medical care and health services
- Safe, protective environment with trained staff
- Opportunity for social development and integration
Who Can Apply
- Age: 6–21 years
- Residence: Jammu and Kashmir residents only
- Must be blind or visually impaired
- Preference for residents of Jammu and Kashmir
- Children and youth are primary beneficiaries
- Admission subject to school capacity and vacancy
- Medical assessment may be required for admission
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card or Identity Proof
- 2. Medical Certificate (Vision Assessment)
- 3. Birth Certificate
- 4. Residential Proof
- 5. Parent/Guardian ID Proof
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
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Category
- Housing
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 6–21 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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