What do you get under PKFAS?
The Government pays the tuition fee (up to the cap fixed by Government Order) for Puducherry students admitted through CENTAC to MBBS, B.Sc (Nursing) and B.Tech in unaided private colleges of the Union Territory.
Budget 2026-27: ₹26.14 crore was given to 4,903 students in 2025-26 and ₹37 crore is set aside for 2026-27. The fee cap per course is fixed by Government Order; ask the Directorate for the current cap.
Who is eligible for PKFAS?
- Indian citizen and resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, admitted through CENTAC to MBBS, B.Sc (Nursing) or B.Tech in an unaided private professional college in the UT.
- Passed the qualifying exam in the first attempt; fresh award in the first year (second year for lateral entry).
- No parental income limit under the rules; not for students in full-time jobs, part-time or correspondence courses.
- Renewed each year if you pass with 50% or more; you cannot take another regular scholarship along with it.
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- Scheduled Caste students are supported by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department under the Special Component Plan.
Documents needed for PKFAS
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How to apply for PKFAS
- Take admission through CENTAC to an eligible course; the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education gets the list of CENTAC students from the colleges.
- Fill the application form when the Directorate calls for it through your college; the fee is paid to the college.
- For renewal, the college sends the annual progress report and marksheet to the Directorate.
How to check PKFAS status
- Award lists by course and batch are posted on the PKFAS page of dhte.py.gov.in. Queries: pkfa_pdy@yahoo.com.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for PKFAS?
Indian citizen and resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, admitted through CENTAC to MBBS, B.Sc (Nursing) or B.Tech in an unaided private professional college in the UT. Passed the qualifying exam in the first attempt; fresh award in the first year (second year for lateral entry). No parental income limit under the rules; not for students in full-time jobs, part-time or correspondence courses. Renewed each year if you pass with 50% or more; you cannot take another regular scholarship along with it.
How much do I get under PKFAS?
The Government pays the tuition fee (up to the cap fixed by Government Order) for Puducherry students admitted through CENTAC to MBBS, B.Sc (Nursing) and B.Tech in unaided private colleges of the Union Territory. Budget 2026-27: ₹26.14 crore was given to 4,903 students in 2025-26 and ₹37 crore is set aside for 2026-27. The fee cap per course is fixed by Government Order; ask the Directorate for the current cap.
What documents do I need for PKFAS?
Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Proof of admission or fee receipt; Education certificates (marksheets); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for PKFAS?
Take admission through CENTAC to an eligible course; the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education gets the list of CENTAC students from the colleges. Fill the application form when the Directorate calls for it through your college; the fee is paid to the college. For renewal, the college sends the annual progress report and marksheet to the Directorate. Official site: https://dhte.py.gov.in/perunthalaivar-kamaraj-financial-assistance-schemes-pkfas
How do I check PKFAS status?
Award lists by course and batch are posted on the PKFAS page of dhte.py.gov.in. Queries: pkfa_pdy@yahoo.com.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PKFAS?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Who gets the Kamarajar financial assistance in Puducherry?
Puducherry students admitted through CENTAC to MBBS, B.Sc (Nursing) or B.Tech in unaided private colleges of the UT.
Is there an income limit for PKFAS?
The rules give the assistance without considering parental income.
How is it renewed?
Each year, if you pass with 50% or more; the college sends your progress report to the Directorate.
Official sources
- Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Puducherry: PKFAS page (GOs and award lists)
- G.O.Ms.No.57 dated 1 October 2013: PKFAS rules
- G.O.Ms.No.11 dated 31 March 2020: continuance for MBBS, B.Sc (Nursing) and B.Tech
- Puducherry Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 93)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.