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Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Financial Assistance Scheme (PKFAS) Last Date & Deadlines 2026

Application Deadline

15 December 2025

Applications open post-CENTAC admissions

Timeline Details & Extensions

Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.

  • Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
  • Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.

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.