UDID Card Kaise Banaye: How to make Disability Certificate and Specific Disability Identity Card (UDID)? Complete process of online application, status check and download

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Unique Disability ID – UDID Card is issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Central Government to empower the disabled people of the country, to provide them the benefits of government schemes in a transparent manner and to free them from the hassle of repeated medical examinations and paper certificates. Earlier, Disability Certificates were issued in paper format only by District Hospitals or Medical Boards, which was a big challenge to maintain and get recognized in different states. Now, through the ‘Swavlamban’ portal, uniform, plastic ‘UDID cards’ containing barcode and QR code are being made across the country. This card is valid throughout the country and through it, railway and bus concessions, scholarship, pension, accessories and reservation facilities can be easily availed. If you or any member of your family wants to get a Disability Certificate and UDID Card, then the entire process from online application to download at home is very simple.

UDID card is a centralized, biometric-verified and unique digital identity card, which records the complete details of the health and disability of a person with disability.

  • Single Document of Identity: After making this card, disabled people do not need to carry dozens of copies of original medical files to government departments, schools, colleges or while travelling.

  • Pan-India Validity: Older certificates made at the state level were sometimes not valid in other states, whereas the UDID card is equally acceptable across India.

  • Color-Based Identification: The card is color coded based on the percentage of disability—white (less than 40%), yellow (40% to 79%) and blue (for 80% or more severe disability).

All those persons who are affected by any of the 21 types of disabilities (such as visually impaired, deaf-mute, locomotor disability, mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy etc.) listed in the ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016’ (RPwD Act 2016) can apply for UDID card. Keep scanned copies of the following documents ready at the time of application:

  1. Recent passport size color photograph: In which the disability (if externally visible) is clearly visible.

  2. Signature or thumb impression: Clear scan taken on plain white paper.

  3. Identity Proof: Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card or Ration Card.

  4. Address Proof: Aadhar Card, Electricity Bill, Domicile Certificate or Bank Passbook.

  5. Old Disability Certificate (if already made): If there is any previous medical certificate issued from the District Hospital, its details and PDF copy.

  6. Active Mobile Number: For registration and OTP verification.

The complete procedure to apply online for Divyang Certificate and new UDID card is as follows:

  1. First of all the official portal of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment swavlambancard.gov.in Go to.

  2. given on homepage ‘Apply for Disability Certificate & UDID Card’ Click on the link (Apply for Disability Certificate and UDID Card).

  3. The newly opened form will have four main parts which need to be filled sequentially:


    • Personal Details: Full name of the applicant (in English and Hindi), father/mother name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email and category (General/OBC/SC/ST).

    • Proof of Identity & Address: Fill your current and permanent address and enter Aadhaar details as identity proof.

    • Disability Details: Select the type of your disability (e.g. Locomotor, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment etc.). If the disability is congenital or caused by any accident/disease, select it and select the name of the hospital.

    • Upload Documents: Upload your photo, signature, identity proof and residence proof in prescribed size (JPG/PDF).

  4. Recheck all details and ‘Submit’ Click on the button.

  5. As soon as the form is submitted, a Enrollment Number / Application Number would appear. Take a print out of it or keep the number received through SMS safe.

The next step after online form submission is Medical Assessment:

  • Verification of Documents: The Social Welfare Department or Chief Medical Officer (CMO) office of your district will do the preliminary scrutiny of your online form.

  • Call from hospital: After verification, date and time information will be sent to your registered mobile number through SMS on the day on which you have to appear before the nearest designated district hospital or medical board.

  • Physical Examination: The team of expert doctors will test the physical or mental condition of the applicant and determine the exact percentage of disability based on the test report.

  • Digital Approval: The medical board will upload its report directly on the Swavalamban portal and approve the certificate digitally.

To know at what stage the card is pending after application, follow these steps:

  1. portal swavlambancard.gov.in Go to.

  2. on the homepage ‘Track Your Application Status’ Click on Options.

  3. own Enrollment / Application Number Or enter registered mobile number.

  4. ‘Go’ On clicking the button, the updated status of the application will appear on the screen (e.g. document verification, medical board review, or card dispatch).

Once approved by the Medical Board, the applicant does not need to wait for the card to reach home by post; They can download the digital copy instantly:

  1. By visiting the official website ‘Download your e-Disability Certificate & e-UDID Card’ Click the link.

  2. own Enrollment Number / UDID Number And Date of Birth Enter.

  3. By filling the captcha code shown on the screen ‘Login’ Do it.

  4. Two options will appear in your personal dashboard—


    • ‘Download Disability Certificate’ (Digital Medical Certificate)

    • ‘Download UDID Card’ (color digital card)

  5. Download both the documents in PDF format. This digital e-card is 100% valid like the original card for all government and non-government functions.

  • Concession in Railway and State Bus Transport: Fare concession can be availed directly by entering the UDID number on the Railways concessional e-ticket portal.

  • Divyang Pension Scheme: UDID has become mandatory to receive monthly pension given by state governments directly into the account.

  • Free prostheses and accessories: Under the ADIP scheme, equipment like tricycles, wheelchairs, hearing aids and callipers are easily available from the camps.

  • Reservation in education and government jobs: This is the most authentic document to avail the benefit of 4% disability reservation in admissions in educational institutions and in jobs.

  • Income tax exemption: UDID card details can be directly used to claim tax exemption under Section 80U of the Income Tax Act.

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