The Admission of Adi Dravidar/Tribal Students in Plus One at Reputed Schools scheme was introduced on 7th May 2012 by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to improve access to quality education for students belonging to the Adi Dravidar and Tribal communities by facilitating their admission into reputed private schools for their Plus One studies.
Each year, the top 10 students from each district—who secure the highest marks in Class X from government, municipal, or Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare schools—are selected for fully funded education, including tuition and boarding fees.
Benefits
- Admission Assistance:
- Free admission into reputed private schools for Plus One.
- Financial Coverage:
- Up to ₹28,000 per year to cover tuition fees and boarding charges.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a student currently enrolled in school.
- The applicant must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- The applicant must belong to the Adi Dravidar or Tribal community.
- The student must have secured the highest marks in Class X from one of the following school categories:
- Government Schools
- Corporation/Municipal Schools
- Schools under the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
- The annual family income of the applicant must be less than ₹1,00,000.
Application Process
Offline Application
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Collect the Application Form:
- Visit the District Collector’s Office to obtain the prescribed application form.
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Fill Out the Form:
- Complete all the mandatory fields on the form.
- Attach a passport-size photograph (signed across, if required).
- Affix self-attested copies of all required documents.
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Submit the Application:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the attached documents to the District Collector’s Office.
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Obtain Acknowledgment:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment that includes the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Proof of Identity: (Aadhaar Card or any other valid ID as specified)
- Caste Certificate: (SC/ST certificate as applicable)
- Income Certificate: (Annual income should be less than ₹1,00,000)
- Marksheet of Class X
- Admission Registration Slip (if available)
- Any Additional Documents (as required by the authority)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to enhance the quality of education for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students by facilitating free admission and financial assistance for Plus One in reputed private schools.
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Students from the Adi Dravidar or Tribal communities in Tamil Nadu who have excelled in Class X from government, municipal, or Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare schools, and whose family income is less than ₹1,00,000.
Q: What is the benefit of this scheme?
A: Selected students receive free admission into reputed private schools for Plus One, along with financial support of up to ₹28,000 per year to cover tuition and boarding fees.
Q: How many students are selected under this scheme?
A: The top 10 students from each district based on Class X marks are selected.
Q: What is the income limit to qualify?
A: The annual family income must be less than ₹1,00,000.
Q: Do students need to apply separately to private schools?
A: No, the scheme itself facilitates the admission process through the District Collector’s Office, so separate applications to private schools are not required.
Q: What documents are required for application?
A: Documents include proof of identity, caste certificate, income certificate, Class X marksheet, admission registration slip, and any other documents specified by the authorities.
Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: The completed application form must be submitted at the District Collector’s Office.
Q: Is there any fee for applying?
A: No, there is no application fee for this scheme.
Q: What does the financial coverage include?
A: The financial assistance of up to ₹28,000 per year covers tuition fees and boarding charges.
Q: Is there an age limit for applying?
A: The scheme is for students completing Class X; specific age limits are typically governed by school admission norms.