Divyang Card 2027 UDID Card Online Apply, Status Check, Download, Login and Railway Divyangjan Card Application

For a person with a disability, a lot of daily life depends on one document. Without it, you may miss a pension, a scholarship, a free assistive device, a job reservation or a cheaper train ticket.

That document is the UDID card (Unique Disability ID), often just called the Divyang card. It works in every state, it is free, and once you have it, you do not need to carry five different certificates to every office.

This page explains how to do Divyang card online apply, check status, download the e-UDID card, log in to the portal, and how to apply for the separate Railway Divyangjan card for train concessions.

Written by: Prabhash, content creator and web developer, sahiyojana.com
Last updated: 8 October 2026
Checked against: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) information on UDID, the UDID portal (swavlambancard.gov.in), Indian Railways’ Divyangjan ID portal, and UDID guides published in 2026

Divyang Card at a Glance

UDID Card Colours: What Do They Mean?

Good to know: A government advisory of July 2024 says people assessed below 40% should not be refused a certificate or UDID card for that reason.

What Can You Get With a Divyang (UDID) Card?

Documents for Divyang Card Apply

Divyang Card Online Apply (UDID): Step-by-Step

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1. Open the UDID portal. To open it directly, Click Here.
2. Click on “Apply for Disability Certificate and UDID Card”.
3. Fill in your personal details, address, identity details and disability details.
4. Choose the hospital / CMO office where you want your assessment.
5. Upload your photo, signature and documents.
6. Submit. Note your enrolment number (it is also sent by SMS).
7. When called, visit the hospital or CMO office with your documents.
8. The medical board checks your disability and decides the percentage.
9. Your disability certificate and UDID card are issued electronically. The physical card is sent by post.

If you already have an old disability certificate: You still apply on the same portal, and upload your existing certificate. This usually makes the process quicker.

Divyang Card Login

1. Open swavlambancard.gov.in and click “Login”.
2. Enter your enrolment number or UDID number and date of birth (or use OTP, as shown).
3. Your dashboard opens, where you can see status, download documents, update details and apply for renewal.

Divyang Card Status Check Online

1. Open the UDID portal and click “Track Your Application” or “Application Status”.
2. Enter any one of these: enrolment number, UDID number, mobile number or Aadhaar number.
3. Fill the captcha and click “Check Status”.

Divyang Card Download (e-UDID)

1. Log in on swavlambancard.gov.in.
2. Open the e-Disability Card / e-UDID section.
3. Enter your enrolment number and date of birth, and the captcha.
4. Download your e-UDID card and disability certificate.

You can also open the portal on your smartphone and download the same way.

Renewal and Updates

• If your certificate is time-bound (temporary disability), renew it from your dashboard before it expires.
• You can renew at the same hospital or another one, for example, if you have moved.
• To update details as per Aadhaar, log in, verify Aadhaar OTP, and your details are updated.

Divyang Card for Railway: Divyangjan Concession Card

The UDID card and the Railway Divyangjan card are two different things.

Who Can Get Railway Concession (Main Categories)

• Persons with orthopaedic disability / paraplegia who cannot travel without an escort
• Persons with intellectual disability who cannot travel without an escort
• Totally blind persons
• Totally deaf and mute persons (both conditions together)

The concession rate depends on the category and the class of travel, and escorts may also get a concession in some categories. Check the latest rules with Indian Railways.

Divyang Card Application Railway: Steps

1. Get the railway concession certificate filled and signed by a government doctor in the prescribed format.
2. Open the Railway Divyangjan ID portal. To open it, Click Here.
3. Register and fill in your details.
4. Upload the concession certificate, UDID card, photo, ID and date of birth proof.
5. Choose your railway division and submit.
6. After verification, download your Divyangjan photo identity card from the portal.

Note: Online issue started first in Central Railway in November 2024 and has been extended to more zones. If your division is not available online, apply at the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) office.

Common Problems and Fixes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a Divyang card?

It usually means the UDID (Unique Disability ID) card, a national ID for persons with disabilities that works in all states and helps them get benefits.

How can I do Divyang card online apply?

Go to swavlambancard.gov.in, click “Apply for Disability Certificate and UDID Card”, fill details, upload documents, submit, and visit the hospital or CMO office for assessment.

How can I check my Divyang card status online?

On swavlambancard.gov.in, use “Track Your Application” with your enrolment number, UDID number, mobile or Aadhaar number.

How can I download my Divyang card?

Log in on swavlambancard.gov.in, open the e-UDID section, enter your enrolment number and date of birth, and download.

How do I log in to the UDID portal?

Click “Login” on swavlambancard.gov.in and use your enrolment or UDID number with date of birth or OTP.

What do the UDID card colours mean?

White is for below 40%, yellow for 40% to 80%, and blue for above 80% disability.

Is the Divyang card free?

Yes. Applying for the UDID card and disability certificate is free.

What is the railway Divyang card?

It is a separate Divyangjan photo ID card from Indian Railways that gives concession on train tickets for eligible categories.

How can I apply for a Divyang card for railway?

Get the concession certificate from a government doctor, then apply on divyangjanid.indianrail.gov.in (or at your DRM office) with your UDID card and documents.

Is the UDID card valid in all states?

Yes. The UDID card is valid across India.

Can I get a UDID card if my disability is below 40%?

Yes. You can still get a certificate and a white UDID card. Some benefits, however, apply only at 40% or more.

Sources

• DEPwD: Unique Disability ID (UDID) project information (depwd.gov.in)
• Aditya Birla Capital: UDID card guide (colours, documents, apply, status, e-UDID download, renewal, railway use)
• The Hitavada: Central Railway first to launch online Divyangjan card facility (November 2024)
• Official portals: swavlambancard.gov.in and divyangjanid.indianrail.gov.in

Disclaimer

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