The scheme “Reimbursement of College Fees for Scheduled Caste Students in Professional Colleges (Top 20)” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department provides financial assistance to deserving Scheduled Caste students pursuing professional education.

Benefits

Reimbursement of Tuition Fees and Examination Fees.

Eligibility

• Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• Belong to Scheduled Caste.
• Must have secured a place in the ‘Top 20’ Rank.
• Must have secured above 75% in the Higher Secondary Course Examination.
• Must be pursuing professional education and selected through ‘CENTAC’.

Application Process

Offline / Online (https://edistrict.py.gov.in/)

• Step 1: Visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department and request the application form.
• Step 2: Fill mandatory fields and attach self-attested copies of documents.
• Step 3: Submit the application and request an acknowledgment receipt.

Documents Required

• Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Passbook.
• Educational Certificates and High School Marklist.
• Caste Certificate.
• Certificate from the Head of Institution.
• Original Fee Receipt.

If Aadhaar is missing: Provide Aadhaar Enrolment ID with other valid ID proofs (PAN, Voter ID, Passport, etc.).