The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, launched the Scholarship-Public Examination Fee for 10th and 12th Std. scheme to support students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities. Under this scheme, the government reimburses the public examination fees for 10th and 12th standard students, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their education.
Benefits
- Full reimbursement of the Public Examination Fee for students in 10th and 12th Std.
- The amount is directly reimbursed to the Directorate of Government Examinations.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship scheme, applicants must:
- Be a student appearing for the 10th or 12th standard public examination.
- Be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- Belong to the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity community.
Note:
- There is no income limit for eligibility.
- Students from other communities are not eligible.
Application Process
Offline Application Process
- Students or guardians must contact the Headmaster of their school.
- Submit the necessary documents as required by the school authorities.
- The school will process the application and forward the details for fee reimbursement to the Directorate of Government Examinations.
Documents Required
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card or any other government-issued ID).
- Caste Certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity community proof).
- Public Examination Registration Slip.
- Any additional documents if required by the authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
The scheme aims to support students from economically and socially disadvantaged communities by reimbursing their public examination fees, ensuring uninterrupted education.
Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Students appearing for the 10th or 12th standard public examination, residing in Tamil Nadu, and belonging to the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity community.
Q: Is there an income limit for this scheme?
No, there is no income limit for eligibility.
Q: What is covered under this scheme?
The scheme fully reimburses the public examination fees for 10th and 12th standard students.
Q: How is the reimbursement provided?
The Directorate of Government Examinations receives the fee reimbursement directly, and students do not have to pay the fees themselves.
Q: Where should students apply for the scholarship?
Students should apply through their school headmaster.
Q: Is proof of income required?
No, since there is no income limit, students do not need to submit an income certificate.
Q: What documents must be submitted for the application?
Students must provide identity proof, caste certificate, and their public examination registration slip.
Q: Can students from other communities apply for this scheme?
No, only students from Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities are eligible.
Q: Who handles the reimbursement process?
The Headmaster of the student’s school processes the application, and the Directorate of Government Examinations manages the reimbursement.