Government Scholarship · Undergraduate

Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS)

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS)?

To be eligible, you must be an Indian citizen and a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, admitted to an unaided private professional educational institution through CENTAC or under the 10% Government School Students Quota in NEET-based UG courses (MBBS/BDS/BAMS). You must be pursuing an eligible professional course (Medical, Engineering, Para-Medical, Dental Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, or Law) and have passed your qualifying exam on the first attempt. You are not eligible if you are in full-time employment or receiving other scholarships/stipends.

Q: How do I apply for the PKFAS scholarship, and where can I find the application form?

Applications for the PKFAS scholarship are processed through your educational institution. After securing admission through CENTAC, your institution will facilitate your application by submitting the necessary details to the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE). There isn't a direct public application form portal; rather, institutions upload student information. For further inquiries or official notifications, you can visit the DHTE Puducherry website.

Q: What are the conditions for renewing the PKFAS scholarship for subsequent academic years?

To renew your PKFAS scholarship, you must be promoted to the next academic year (e.g., II Year) by securing 50% or more marks or an equivalent Grade Point in your promotional examination. If your marks fall below 50% in a promotional exam, the scholarship will be suspended for that academic year but can be reinstated if you achieve the required standard in the following annual examination. This reinstatement concession is available only once per stage of education. Your institution will submit your scorecards from the second year onwards for renewal processing.

Higher & Technical Education, Puducherry · Puducherry

Annual Award₹2.3 Lakh+

Deadline31 Oct

Scheme Name	Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS)
Provided By	Higher & Technical Education, Puducherry
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

PKFAS provides full financial assistance for tuition fees to native Puducherry students admitted to professional courses through CENTAC.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹2.3 Lakh+

The annual financial assistance under the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS) varies based on the course of study and parental income. For MBBS students admitted to private medical colleges through CENTAC, the assistance can be up to ₹2,25,000 per annum. Government school students admitted under the 10% NEET quota in medical and dental colleges are eligible for full fee coverage. For other students, specific amounts are: up to ₹1,75,000 for MBBS with parental income below ₹50,000; ₹1,00,000 for MBBS with parental income above ₹50,000; up to ₹25,000 for Engineering with parental income below ₹50,000; and ₹15,000 for Engineering with parental income above ₹50,000. For other eligible professional courses such as Para-Medical, Dental, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, and Law, the tuition fee assistance is subject to a maximum of ₹25,000 per annum. Funds are disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account in a piecemeal manner via the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) of Indian Bank Puducherry (Nodal Bank).

Full tuition fee waiver for professional degrees.

Note: For students admitted to professional colleges in Puducherry via CENTAC.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Undergraduate
Course / Stream	Relevant courses
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	All
Domicile State	Puducherry

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Aadhaar
✓Residence/Native Certificate
✓CENTAC Allotment
✓Fee Receipt

Selection Process

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Candidates for the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme must be Indian citizens and residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry
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They must be admitted to unaided private professional educational institutions through the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), or under the 10% Government School Students Quota in NEET-based UG courses (MBBS/BDS/BAMS)
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Eligible courses include Medical, Engineering, Para-Medical, Dental Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, and Law
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Applicants must have passed their qualifying examination in the first attempt
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Students in full-time employment, those receiving other regular scholarships or stipends, or those pursuing part-time, private, unrecognized, or correspondence courses are not eligible
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Financial assistance is not provided during internship periods
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The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE) invites applications from eligible students, and institutions are responsible for uploading student details through a designated online portal.

Renewal Policy

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Students who receive financial assistance in their first year (or second year for Engineering Lateral Entry students) become automatically eligible for renewal throughout the duration of their course, provided they are promoted to the next class (II Year) by securing 50% or more marks or an equivalent Grade Point
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If a student achieves less than 50% marks in the promotional examination, the financial assistance will be suspended for that academic year and will only be renewed upon attaining the required standard in the subsequent annual examination
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This concession for reinstatement is limited to one academic year per stage of education
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Scorecards from the second year onwards must be submitted for renewal, and students must pass their examinations
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In cases of academic disruption due to illness, renewal may be considered if certified by medical practitioners and institutional heads, subject to meeting certain performance conditions.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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Secure Admission
First, gain admission to an eligible professional course in an unaided private institution in Puducherry through the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) or under the 10% Government School Students Quota for NEET-based UG courses.
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Await Application Call
The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE) will issue notifications inviting applications for the PKFAS scheme.
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Apply Through Your Institution
Students admitted via CENTAC should apply for PKFAS through their respective educational institutions. The application form will be sent to the DHTE via the institution.
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Institution Submits Details
Your institution is responsible for uploading your details and, for renewals, your mark sheets through a dedicated online portal using their institutional login credentials.
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Disbursement
Once approved, the scholarship amount will be transferred directly to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account in installments through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). Ensure your bank account details are correctly linked with your Aadhaar.
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Status Tracking
While a direct student portal for tracking is not explicitly mentioned, all applications are processed through your institution. For updates, it is advisable to contact your institution's scholarship or administrative department, who coordinate with the DHTE. You can also send queries to the official PKFAS email.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible to apply for the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS)?

To be eligible, you must be an Indian citizen and a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, admitted to an unaided private professional educational institution through CENTAC or under the 10% Government School Students Quota in NEET-based UG courses (MBBS/BDS/BAMS). You must be pursuing an eligible professional course (Medical, Engineering, Para-Medical, Dental Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, or Law) and have passed your qualifying exam on the first attempt. You are not eligible if you are in full-time employment or receiving other scholarships/stipends.

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