State SchemeVerified for 2026

Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS) Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

No Income Bar / Not specified

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

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.