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Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department: Scholarship-Public Examination Fee for 10th and 12th Std.

The scheme provides reimbursement of public examination fees for 10th and 12th standard students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities, with no income limit.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Reimbursement: Full reimbursement on Public Examination fee for 10th and 12th Std. students.

Who can apply

The beneficiary should be a Student.; The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.; The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar converted to Christianity community.; The beneficiary must be appearing for public examinations of 10th/12th Std.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the purpose of the scheme?

The scheme provides reimbursement of public examination fees for 10th and 12th standard students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities, with no income limit.

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

Students belonging to the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities are eligible.

Is there an income limit for this scheme?

There is no income limit for eligibility under this scheme.

What is covered under this scheme?

The scheme covers the public examination fee for students in the 10th and 12th standards.

How is the reimbursement provided?

The examination fee is reimbursed directly to the Directorate of Government Examinations by the government.

Where should students apply for the scholarship?

Students must apply through the headmaster of their respective schools.

Is proof of income required?

No proof of income is required for this scheme.

What documents must be submitted for the application?

Applicants need to submit a community certificate, school ID proof, and their public examination registration slip.

Can students from other communities apply for this scheme?

No, only students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities can apply.

Who handles the reimbursement process?

The reimbursement is processed by the Directorate of Government Examinations.