Varnam Scheme For Transgender Students Pursuing Distance Education Courses
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Varnam Scheme is a financial assistance program launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. It supports transgender students who are pursuing higher education through distance learning modes. The scheme aims to remove financial barriers and encourage transgender individuals to complete their degree, diploma, and postgraduate courses through distance education platforms.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for pursuing distance education courses
- Support for Degree level courses
- Support for Diploma level courses
- Support for Postgraduate (PG) level courses
- Encourages inclusive education for transgender community
Who Can Apply
- Age: 12–100 years
- Residence: Kerala residents only
- Must be a transgender student
- Must be a resident of Kerala
- Must be enrolled in an accredited distance education program
- Must be pursuing Degree, Diploma, or Postgraduate courses through distance mode
- Must meet the admission requirements of the respective educational institution
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Proof of Residence
- 3. Bank Account Details
- 4. Distance Education Enrollment Certificate
- 5. Gender Identity Certificate
- 6. Educational Institution Letter
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Kerala
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 12–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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