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Book Bank Scheme: I

The scheme provides free textbooks to Adi Dravidar/Tribal students pursuing professional courses like Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, and others, which must be returned to the library after course completion.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Free Textbooks Access: Students receive textbooks for their entire course duration at no cost from the library. | Note: On completion of the course the students should return the books to the Library.

Who can apply

The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.; The beneficiary should be a student.; The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal communities.; The beneficiary must be receiving any Scholarship by the Government of India.; The beneficiary must return the books after completing the course.; The beneficiary must be enrolled in one of the following courses:

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the purpose of the “Book Bank Scheme: I” ?

The scheme provides textbooks to Adi Dravidar and Tribal students pursuing professional courses, which they can borrow for the duration of their studies and return upon completion.

Who can benefit from this scheme?

The scheme is available to Adi Dravidar and Tribal students who are receiving the Government of India Scholarship.

What types of courses are covered under the scheme?

It covers courses like Medical, Engineering, Law (BL, LLB, LLM, ML), MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, Polytechnic, Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, and other equivalent professional and technical studies.

Is there an income limit for students to avail of this scheme?

No, there is no income limit for eligibility.

How can students apply for the scheme?

Students must approach the principal of their respective college and submit the required documents, including proof of scholarship and course enrollment.

What documents are required to apply?

Required documents include proof of enrollment, Government of India Scholarship certificate, caste certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal), and college ID.

Do the students have to pay for the books?

No, the books are provided free of charge to eligible students.

Are students allowed to keep the books after completing their course?

No, the books must be returned to the library once the course is completed.

Are books for all subjects available under this scheme?

The scheme provides books for the core subjects of eligible professional and technical courses, based on availability.

How long can students keep the books?

Students can keep the books for the duration of their course, and they must be returned after the course is completed.

Are students from communities other than Adi Dravidar/Tribal eligible?

No, the scheme is exclusively for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students.