Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
Welfare schemes, scholarships, and upliftment programs for Adi Dravidar and Tribal communities in Tamil Nadu.
Invitation for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Students to benefit from Special Coaching Classes for NEET, JEE and similar entrance exams to join higher education institutions
Special coaching classes for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students to join higher education institutions for exams like NEET and JEE have been conducted since 2023. All expenses are borne by the government.
Higher Pass Rate in 10th Standard Public Examinations in Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Schools for the Academic Year 2025-26 - Press Release
For the academic year 2025-26, the pass rate for students in Adi Dravidar Welfare schools for 10th standard public examinations is 91.42%, an increase from the previous year, and for Tribal Welfare schools, it is 96.66%, which is 3% higher than the previous year and also higher than the state's overall pass rate of 94.31%.
Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme - Applications Invited for the Academic Year 2026-2027
The Government of Tamil Nadu's Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department is inviting online applications for the Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2026-2027 for eligible students from Scheduled Castes, Converted Christian Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.