Yes, applicants must be actively pursuing professional education to qualify for the reimbursement scheme.

The scheme covers reimbursement of both tuition fees and examination fees for deserving Scheduled Caste students.

To be eligible, students must secure marks above 75% in the Higher Secondary Course Examination and attain a place in the 'Top 20' Rank.

Applicants must be selected through 'CENTAC' for admission to a professional college to qualify for the scheme.

The scheme facilitates reimbursement of tuition fees and examination fees for Scheduled Caste students in professional colleges.

The scheme is administered by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry.

No, applicants can rest assured that the entire application process is entirely free of cost. There are no fees associated with applying for this scheme.

The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

Unfortunately, this scheme is exclusively available to permanent residents of the Puducherry. Applicants from neighboring States/UTs, among others, are not eligible to apply.

The official website of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department can be accessed through the following URL: https://adwelfare.py.gov.in

The scheme guidelines do not mention any opening date or closing date for applications.

No provisions for persons with disabilities are mentioned in the guidelines of this scheme.