# Government schemes for a child with dyslexia in India

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Yes. In India, dyslexia is a recognised Specific Learning Disability under the RPwD Act, 2016 — unlocking a Disability Certificate, UDID card, exam accommodations (extra time, scribe), scholarships and educational reservations. Start with a clinical assessment for certification.

*A diagnosis can feel like a closed door — but in India, there are real entitlements that open it back up, from the classroom to the examination hall.*

## In short
Yes. In India, Specific Learning Disabilities — including [dyslexia](/dyslexia) — are recognised as a disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. This unlocks a Disability Certificate, a Unique Disability ID (UDID) card, examination accommodations, scholarships, and reservations in education. The key first step is obtaining a clinical assessment and certification from an authorised medical board.

## What support is available
**The legal foundation**
- Specific Learning Disability (SLD) is one of the 21 recognised disabilities under the RPwD Act, 2016. This is the gateway to every entitlement below.

**Disability Certificate & UDID card**
- A certificate is issued by a government medical board after assessment, usually once a child is old enough for reliable testing (commonly from around 8 years, when reading difficulty separates clearly from normal early variation).
- The **UDID card** (Unique Disability ID) is a single national document accepted across schemes — apply via your district disability office.

**Education accommodations**
- Examination concessions in CBSE, ICSE and most State boards: extra time, a scribe or reader where needed, exemption from a third language, and use of a calculator or assistive technology, as appropriate.
- The Right to Education and inclusive-education provisions support reasonable adjustments in school.

**Scholarships & reservations**
- Pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for students with disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment).
- Reservation in higher education and in government employment under the RPwD Act.

## How to begin
Start with a structured developmental and educational assessment to understand your child's specific reading profile. This both guides therapy and provides the clinical foundation your medical board will need for certification. Pair this with school-based [special education and learning support](/special-education) so progress continues while paperwork is in motion.

## The Pinnacle way
Developmental measurement supports care planning; diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional., under qualified clinician care — never from an online tool. Our team profiles your child's reading, language and learning across domains using the clinician-administered [AbilityScore®](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated), builds a targeted plan with [special education](/special-education) support, and helps you understand the documentation pathway for [dyslexia](/dyslexia) entitlements. With 70+ centres across 4 states and 4.95 lakh+ families served, we walk this road with you.

## Trusted sources
Guided by India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (which recognises Specific Learning Disabilities), the Rehabilitation Council of India, and WHO ICD-11 framing of developmental learning disorder. Scheme details are administered by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and your State disability authority.

**Next step —** book a developmental and learning assessment at your nearest Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, or reach our team on WhatsApp at +91 91001 81181 to understand your child's certification and support pathway.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- Rehabilitation Council of India: https://rehabcouncil.nic.in
- WHO ICD-11: Developmental learning disorder: https://icd.who.int

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- Support: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/intent/support
- Screen: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/lifecycle/screen
- Special Education: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/route/special-education
- Family Empowerment: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/empowerment/family_empowerment

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