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what is PwD certificate ?For what it is required


Manisha Kalkumbe 28th Oct, 2020
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Abhishek Singh Tomar 28th Oct, 2020

Hello Mate....

PWD  means  Persons with disabilities having 40% and above degree of disability will enjoy a 3% reservation  in each of the categories, i.e. in SC, ST,OBC –A, OBC-B and in  General Category, and such candidates, For PWD candidates, there shall be a relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate shall be admissible on last qualifying marks  in minimum eligibility requirements in comparison to general candidates in the process of  admission.

Mentally challenged - 35%

Orthopedically - 40%

Deaf & Dumb - 60 db & above

Blindness - 90% or above

avilashrahul 28th Oct, 2020

Dear Aspirant,

  • A disability certificate (also known as PwD certificate or handicap certificate ) is a document that certifies the type and extent of holder’s disability.
  • There will be a relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate that will be admissible on last qualifying marks in minimum eligibility requirements in comparison to general candidates in the process of  admission.

Minimum Percentage of disability should be:

  • Mentally handicapped - 35%
  • Orthopedically - 40%
  • Deaf & Dumb - 60 db & above
  • Blindness - 90% or above

Hope it helps !!!!

SHARON ABRAHAM 28th Oct, 2020

Hello there,

A pwd certificate is also called disability certificate is a document that certifies the type and extent of person's disability In India, this certificate is usually issued by medical boards constituted in certain government hospitals. This is required because many people take undue advantage of it so to avoid that this certificate is necessary.

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