Book Bank Scheme: II

Description
Under the “Book Bank Scheme: II”, launched by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, textbooks are purchased by the government and provided to libraries in educational institutions for the use of students in professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, and Polytechnic. Adi Dravidar and Tribal students, who receive the Government of India Scholarship, can access these books during their studies. These books are shared between two 2 students, with the stipulation that they return the books upon course completion to the library.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• Free Textbooks Access: Books are shared between two (2) students at free of cost.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
2. - The beneficiary should be a student.
3. - The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal communities.
4. - The beneficiary must be receiving any Scholarship from the Government of India.
5. - The beneficiary must return the books after completing the course.
6. - The beneficiary must be enrolled in one of the following courses:
7. Medical
8. Engineering
9. Law (BL/LLB 3 years and 5 years, LLM/ML 2 years)
10. MBA (2 years)
11. Veterinary
12. Agriculture
13. Polytechnic
14. Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants (Intermediate, Final)
15. Postgraduate Technical Courses in Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary
16. Other equivalent professional studies, including Bio-Science.

Required Documents
• Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).
• Community certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal).
• Proof of enrollment in a professional course.
• Proof of Scholarship (among Adi Dravidar/Tribal students; received from the Government of India).
• Any other documents (if required).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the “Book Bank Scheme: II” ?
A: The Book Bank Scheme provides textbooks for Adi Dravidar (AD) and Tribal students pursuing professional courses. The books are shared and kept in the college library.

Q: Who is eligible for this Scheme?
A: Students belonging to the Adi Dravidar or Tribal communities who are enrolled in professional courses and are recipients of the Government of India Scholarship are eligible for the scheme.

Q: Which courses are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, and Polytechnic courses.

Q: How many students share one set of books?
A: Under this scheme, one set of books is shared between two (2) students.

Q: Do students need to pay for the books?
A: No, students do not need to pay for the books provided through the scheme.

Q: How long can students keep the books?
A: Students can keep the books for the duration of their course and must return them upon completion.

Q: How can students apply for the Book Bank Scheme?
A: Students can apply through their college principal by submitting the required documents, such as proof of enrollment, community certificate, and scholarship award letter.

Q: Can students use the books during vacation periods?
A: Yes, students can use the books during vacation periods as long as they are still enrolled in the course.

Q: Are e-books or digital materials provided under this scheme?
A: No, the scheme only provides physical textbooks.

Q: Can students from communities other than Adi Dravidar and Tribal apply for the scheme?
A: No, the scheme is exclusive to Adi Dravidar and Tribal students who are recipients of the Government of India Scholarship.