Scheme background and objectives
- Named in honour of India's former President and renowned scientist Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
- Aims to encourage students from economically weaker minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain) to pursue technical polytechnic diplomas.
- Promotes vocational technical expertise and industrial employability among underprivileged rural and urban youth.
Eligibility criteria and qualifying conditions
- Community requirement: Applicant must belong to a notified religious minority community and be a permanent resident of the respective state.
- Academic qualification: Must be admitted to a recognized 3-year polytechnic diploma course in a government or aided polytechnic college.
- Income threshold: Annual family income must fall within the ceiling specified by the Directorate of Minority Welfare.
- Reservation: Specific percentages of scholarship quotas are reserved for female students to promote women in engineering.
Application procedure and DBT disbursement
- Apply online through the official state minority scholarship portal (such as dmp.kerala.gov.in).
- Submit academic marksheets, polytechnic admission proof, minority declaration, income certificate, and student bank passbook copy.
- Scholarship funds are disbursed annually directly into the student's personal Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship in Kerala?
It is a government scholarship providing financial assistance to minority students pursuing polytechnic diploma courses.
Which communities are eligible for the scholarship?
Notified religious minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains.
What type of courses are covered under this scheme?
3-year technical polytechnic diploma courses in recognized government or aided institutions.
Where can students apply for the scholarship?
Online on the official Directorate of Minority Welfare portal: dmp.kerala.gov.in.
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