State SchemeVerified for 2026

Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS) Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

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

DBT Bank Seeding Warning

Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

FAQs for Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS)

Q.Who is eligible for PKFAS?

Native Puducherry students admitted to unaided private professional institutions through CENTAC studying Medical, Engineering, Para-Medical, Dental Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Law courses, etc., in first year or lateral entry second year in Engineering.

Q.What is the tenure of financial assistance?

Available for first year in most courses; second year for lateral entry in Engineering; renewed annually based on performance and eligibility certificate.

Q.Can recipients receive other scholarships?

No, a recipient shall not receive any other regular scholarships or stipends.