Scholarship
Admission of Adi Dravidar/Tribal Students in Plus One at Reputed Schools(AADTSRS)
Overview
About AADTSRS
The Admission of Adi Dravidar/Tribal Students in Plus One at Reputed Schools is a Tamil Nadu state scheme run by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department. It was introduced on 7 May 2012 to support students from Adi Dravidar and Tribal communities as they enter higher secondary school.
Each year the scheme selects the ten students in every district who scored highest in Class X at government, municipal or welfare schools, and admits them to a reputed private school for Plus One, the first year of higher secondary. Counting all districts, 320 students are covered in a year.
The benefit is a cash payment that covers tuition and boarding at the private school. It is meant for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students from government and welfare schools who finish at the top of their district in Class X. Applications are made at the office of the District Collector.
Sources: myScheme – Admission of Adi Dravidar/Tribal Students in Plus One at Reputed Schools (Government of India) · Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Who runs it
Provider
Tamil Nadu State Government
State / UT Government
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The beneficiary should be a Student. | |
| The beneficiary should be currently enrolled in school. | |
| The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu. | |
| The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal community. | |
| The beneficiary must have secured the highest marks in Class X from Government/Corporation/Municipal/Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare schools. | |
| Beneficiary’s annual family income should be less than ₹1,00,000/-. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Admission Assistance: Free admission into reputed private schools for Plus One. - Financial Coverage: ₹28,000/- per year, including boarding charges.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
AADTSRS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.