# What is the disability certificate process step by step?

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In India a disability certificate and UDID card are issued by a government medical authority after a clinical assessment. Register on the UDID portal, upload documents, attend the medical board assessment, and receive the certificate and ID once approved. The process is free and covers conditions recognised under the RPwD Act 2016.

*Behind every disability certificate is a family planning ahead — for school, for benefits, for the support their child deserves. Here is the path, step by step.*

## In short
In India, a disability certificate (and the linked UDID card) is issued by a government medical authority after a clinical assessment confirms the type and percentage of disability. You begin by registering on the national [UDID portal](/), attend a scheduled assessment at a notified hospital, and receive your certificate and Unique Disability ID once the medical board approves. The process is free and applies to conditions recognised under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

## The process, step by step
**1. Register online.** Visit the Government of India UDID portal (swavlambancard.gov.in) and create an application. You can also apply offline through a designated district hospital or CMO office.

**2. Fill the application and upload documents.** You will typically need a recent photograph, proof of identity (Aadhaar), proof of address, and any existing medical or developmental reports.

**3. Submit and receive an assessment appointment.** The application is routed to a notified government hospital with an authorised medical authority for your child's condition.

**4. Attend the medical assessment.** A specialist or medical board examines the child, reviews reports, and determines the category and percentage of disability per the standardised guidelines for that condition. For developmental and intellectual conditions, this may involve a paediatrician, psychologist or psychiatrist.

**5. Certificate and UDID card issued.** Once approved, the disability certificate is generated and the Unique Disability ID card is dispatched or made available for download. The certificate may be permanent or have a review date depending on the condition.

**6. Use it for entitlements.** The certificate unlocks scholarships, school accommodations, travel concessions, scheme benefits and reservations.

## A few practical notes
- Keep developmental reports, therapy summaries and any prior assessments organised — they make the medical board review smoother.
- For children, a condition's category and percentage can be reviewed again as the child grows.
- The process is free of cost; you should not pay any agent or facilitator.

## The Pinnacle way
A disability certificate is a legal and medical document issued only by a government medical authority — Pinnacle Blooms Network does not issue it. What we can do is support your child's developmental journey and provide clear, professional therapy documentation for your records. A clinical [AbilityScore®](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care, and our [child development programmes](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/pinnacleai) help families plan the next steps with confidence. As India's largest pediatric developmental-therapy network — 70+ centres, 4.95 lakh+ families served — we walk alongside you through assessment and beyond.

## Trusted sources
Guided by the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the national UDID framework administered by the Government of India, and by the Rehabilitation Council of India's standards for assessment and certification.

**Next step —** for a clear developmental picture and therapy documentation to support your planning, book a structured assessment at your nearest Pinnacle Blooms Network centre on WhatsApp: +91 91001 81181.

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

## Sources
- Rehabilitation Council of India — assessment standards: https://www.rehabcouncil.nic.in
- World Health Organization — disability and health: https://www.who.int

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