Reimbursement of College Fees for Scheduled Caste Students in Professional Colleges (Top 20)

Key facts

Benefit	Reimbursement of tuition and examination fees
Who	Scheduled Caste students in Puducherry
How paid	One-time reimbursement
Implemented by	Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department
Official portal	https://adwelfare.py.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible students.

Benefits

Eligible students receive reimbursement for their tuition and examination fees, alleviating financial burdens associated with professional education.

Who can apply

For: student
Category: SC
Resident of Puducherry
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Applicants must be Scheduled Caste students residing in Puducherry, pursuing professional education, and have secured above 75% in their Higher Secondary Course Examination. They should also be selected through 'CENTAC' and come from families that do not pay income tax and have no government employees.

Who is not eligible

Income tax payers
Government employees in family
Residents outside Puducherry

How to apply

Applications can be submitted both online and offline through the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department.

Visit the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department office to request the application form.
Complete the application form, ensuring all mandatory fields are filled and attach required documents.
Submit the filled application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of your application submission, noting the date and time.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Residence-cum-nativity Certificate
Recent Passport-Size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook
Educational Certificate/s
Caste Certificate
Certificate of Head of Institution
Original Fee Receipt
High School Certificate Marklist

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not acknowledged	Ensure to request a receipt or acknowledgment upon submission of the application.
Documents not accepted	Verify that all mandatory documents are attached and self-attested as required.

Frequently asked questions

Is pursuing professional education mandatory for applicants?

Yes, applicants must be actively pursuing professional education to qualify for the reimbursement.

What fees are covered by the scheme?

The scheme covers reimbursement of both tuition and examination fees for eligible Scheduled Caste students.

What academic performance is required for eligibility?

Students must secure more than 75% in their Higher Secondary Course Examination and rank in the 'Top 20'.

How is admission to professional colleges determined?

Applicants must be selected through 'CENTAC' for admission to a professional college to qualify for the scheme.

Is there an application fee for this scheme?

No, there are no fees associated with applying for this scheme.

Can applicants from neighboring states apply?

No, this scheme is exclusively for permanent residents of Puducherry.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.