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Book Bank Scheme: I

The scheme provides free textbooks to Adi Dravidar/Tribal students pursuing professional courses like Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, and others, which must be returned to the library after course completion.

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About This Scheme

Under the “Book Bank Scheme: I”, launched by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, textbooks are purchased by the government and provided to libraries in educational institutions for the use of students in professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, and Polytechnic. Adi Dravidar and Tribal students, who receive the Government of India Scholarship, can access these books during their studies. After completing the course, students must return the books to the library.

Benefits

  • Free Textbooks Access: Students receive textbooks for their entire course duration at no cost from the library.
Note: On completion of the course the students should return the books to the Library.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).
  • Caste certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal).
  • Proof of enrollment in a professional course.
  • Proof of Scholarship (among Adi Dravidar/Tribal students; received from the Government of India).
  • Any other documents (if required).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the Principal of their respective educational institution.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the educational institution.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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