The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners (Pursuing Professional Course)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
**Note 01:** The assistance amount also includes annual fees & hostel fees.
**Note 02:** The assistance will be given to more than one child belonging to a single family.
**Note 01:** Educational assistance is being provided for Degree level professional courses in Government/ Aided colleges inside Kerala.
**Note 02:** For courses like MBBS, B.VSc. assistance will be provided only if the children are studying in Government colleges.
**Note 03:** In case both mother and father are convicts and the child is being looked after by a relative who belongs to the Above Poverty Line (APL) category then the application can only be considered based on the inquiry report submitted by the Probation Officer.
**Note 04:** If more applicants are made, preference will be given based on the percentage of marks.
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 2. The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. 3. The applicant must be the child of a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment or death sentence. 4. Those applicants who have been admitted to courses t...
1. Under the scheme, State Government is providing assistance amount of ₹100,000/- (per student) to the children of prisoners for pursuing degree-level professional courses in Government / Aided colleges. **Note 01:** The assistance amount also includes annual fees & hostel fees. **No...
**Online** **Registration Process:** **Step 01:** To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in) **Step 02:** On the home page, click on “One time Registration” **Step 03:** Fill in the...
आख़िरी अपडेट: 10 Jul 2026