SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons
✓ Information verified — April 2026SMILE is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to support transgender persons. The scheme provides financial assistance through scholarships to transgender students studying in classes IX to XII (secondary and senior secondary school). Its main goal is to reduce school dropouts and help transgender students continue their education.
What You Get
- Financial assistance in the form of scholarships for secondary school students (Classes IX & X)
- Financial assistance in the form of scholarships for senior secondary school students (Classes XI & XII)
- Support to reduce school dropout rates among transgender students
- Help to pursue educational aspirations without financial burden
Who Can Apply
- Age: 12–100 years
- Must be a transgender person (as per legal recognition)
- Must be currently studying in secondary school (Classes IX & X) or senior secondary school (Classes XI & XII)
- Must be enrolled in a recognized school
- Indian citizen
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. School Enrollment Certificate
- 3. Transgender Certificate
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Latest School Report Card
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
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 12–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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