విద్యా సహాయం ఖైదీల పిల్లలకు (వృత్తి కోర్సు కొనసాగిస్తున్న)

‘Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners (Pursuing Professional Course)’ అనే పథకం, Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala ద్వారా ప్రారంభించబడింది.

Key details

Level: State-level
State: Kerala
Category: Education & Scholarship
Last date: Always open
Beneficiaries: student, citizen

Benefits

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.

**Note 02:** The assistance will be given to more than one child belonging to a single family.

Eligibility (who can apply)

The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
The applicant must be the child of a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment or death sentence.
Those applicants who have been admitted to courses through merit basis are eligible for assistance.
Applicant must have secured 70 % or above marks in Higher secondary level exams.

**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.

How to Apply

**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 details like Name, Email ID &amp; Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
**Step 04:** The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
**Step 05:** Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
**Login/Application Process:**

Frequently Asked Questions

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Last updated: 10 Jul 2026