State GovernmentEducation

Educational Assistance To Children Of Prisoners (Pursuing Professional Course)

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Kerala

This scheme provides educational financial assistance to children of prisoners who are pursuing professional courses. Launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala, it aims to support the education of economically disadvantaged children whose parents are incarcerated. The scheme recognizes the financial hardship faced by such families and enables access to quality professional education.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance for professional course fees
  • Educational support to reduce financial burden on prisoner families
  • Access to professional degree programs
  • Help in continuing education despite family circumstances

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 15–100 years
  • Residence: Kerala residents only
  • Child of a person currently imprisoned or formerly imprisoned
  • Pursuing or seeking admission to a professional course (engineering, medicine, law, etc.)
  • Resident of Kerala state
  • Family income below specified threshold (exact limit to be confirmed with department)
  • Age eligibility as per professional course admission norms

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Birth Certificate
  3. 3. Proof of Parent's Imprisonment
  4. 4. Income Certificate
  5. 5. Bank Passbook
  6. 6. Education Qualification Certificate
  7. 7. Professional Course Admission Letter

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Kerala
Category
Education
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
15–100 years
Application
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Last Updated
26 Apr 2026

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