Benefits
- Free Access to Textbooks: Students can borrow textbooks for their entire course duration at no cost.
- Books Available for Professional Courses: Covers Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, Polytechnic, Chartered Accountants, and other technical courses.
Note: Students must return the books to the library after completing their course.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a student.
- The applicant must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- The applicant must belong to the Adi Dravidar or Tribal communities.
- The applicant must be receiving a Government of India Scholarship.
- The applicant must be enrolled in any of the following professional courses:
- Medical
- Engineering
- Law (BL/LLB – 3 years & 5 years, LLM/ML – 2 years)
- MBA (2 years)
- Veterinary
- Agriculture
- Polytechnic
- Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants (Intermediate, Final)
- Postgraduate Technical Courses (Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, etc.)
- Other equivalent professional studies, including Bio-Science.
Application Process
Offline Application
- Collect the application form from the Principal of the respective educational institution.
- Fill in all the required details, paste a passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested copies of the necessary documents.
- Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the educational institution.
- Request an acknowledgment receipt containing the submission date, time, and unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar card or any other valid document).
- Caste Certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal).
- Proof of Enrollment in a professional course.
- Proof of Scholarship (confirmation that the applicant is receiving a Government of India Scholarship).
- Any other required documents as directed by the authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the purpose of the “Book Bank Scheme: I”?
A: The scheme provides free access to textbooks for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students pursuing professional courses in Tamil Nadu.
Q: Who can benefit from this scheme?
A: Students belonging to the Adi Dravidar or Tribal communities who are receiving the Government of India Scholarship and are pursuing professional courses.
Q: What types of courses are covered under the scheme?
A: Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, Polytechnic, Chartered Accountancy, and other professional courses.
Q: Do students have to pay for the books?
A: No, the books are provided for free.
Q: Are students allowed to keep the books after completing their course?
A: No, students must return the books to the library after completing their course.
Q: Are books for all subjects available under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides books for all major subjects in the covered professional courses.
Q: How long can students keep the books?
A: Students can keep the books until they complete their course.
Q: Are students from communities other than Adi Dravidar/Tribal eligible?
A: No, only Adi Dravidar and Tribal students are eligible for this scheme.
Sources & References
- Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu
- Scheme Guidelines