Children Education Allowance (CEA)
Who Can Claim?
- You can claim for your first two children.
- If twins are born first, you can claim for both (maximum two children—no third child allowed).
- If you have one child first, then twins later, you can claim for all three children (exception allowed).
- If a child passes away, you can claim for the next child.
✅ New Rule: You can now claim CEA from Nursery, LKG, UKG onwards (earlier it was allowed from Class 1).
✅ Same class can be claimed maximum two times if a child repeats the class.
| Document | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Certificate from Head of Institution | Must include School/College Registration Number & Stamp |
| Self-attested Tuition Fee Receipts | Optional but recommended for clarity(Eligibility:Max-₹33750) |
| Self-Declaration Certificate | Signed by the parent (Annexure format) |
| Disability Certificate (if applicable CEAHC) | Valid and properly stamped certificate for handicapped child |
CEAHC
♿ Special Case: CEA for Handicapped Child (CEAHC)
You need to provide a valid Disability Certificate(min 40%).
The CEA amount is doubled: Up to ₹67,500/- per year.
👉 Ensure that the Disability Certificate is within validity as per latest rules.
When & How to Claim:
1. Claims should be published in DO II only after completion of the academic year:
2. Academic year: 01 April to 31 March.
3. Claim period: From April onwards after the academic session closes.
📌 Quick Claim Process:
[Collect Certificate + Fee Receipts] → [Fill Self Declaration] → [Check Eligibility] → [Publish DO II after April]
Optional Downloadable Forms:
📄 CEA Self-Declaration Form (PDF)
📄 Head of Institution Certificate Format
❓ FAQs
Can I claim CEA for three children?
✅ Yes, but only if you have one child first and twins later. This is an exception to the two-child rule.
Is CEA applicable for Nursery, LKG, and UKG classes?
✅ Yes, you can claim CEA from Nursery onwards as per current rules. Earlier it was only from Class 1.
How many times can I claim for the same class?
✅ You can claim maximum two times for the same class if the child repeats the year.
When should I submit my CEA claim?
✅ You should publish the DO II and submit the claim only after the academic year ends, from April onwards.
Is CEA linked to LTC?
✅ No, CEA is independent of LTC and can be claimed separately.
What is the maximum amount I can claim under CEA?
✅ ₹33,750/- for regular CEA and ₹67,500/- for handicapped child CEA (CEAHC) per academic year.
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