OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance

Description
The Scheme “OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance” was started by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala. In the state, the most backward communities from among the Other Backward Communities are grouped as Other Eligible Communities OEC . The scheme is intended to provide educational assistance to pre-matric students belonging to these communities who are studying in Government/Aided/Unaided schools from Classes 1st to 10th. This scheme is being fully implemented with the state fund.

Benefits
• Educational Assistance Benefits:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The students should belong to the [Other Eligible Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-01.pdf) (OEC) & [Other Equivalent Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-02-2.pdf) of Kerala State.
2. The students should be studying in Government/Aided/Recognized Un-Aided/C.B.S.E/I.C.S.E Affiliated Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kerala state.
3. The students must be studying in Class 1st to 10th.
4. There is no annual family income limit for the students who belong to OEC Communities.
5. The annual family income should be ₹6,00,000/- for the students who belong to Other Equivalent Communities.

Required Documents
• Identity proof of the student
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Photo of the student
• A copy of the ration card, if applicable
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate, if applicable
• Residence proof
• Physical Disability Certificate, if applicable

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is “OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance”?
A: The scheme is intended to provide educational assistance to pre-matric students belonging to Other Eligible Communities (OEC) & Other Equivalent Communities who are studying in Government/Aided/Unaided schools from Classes 1st to 10th.

Q: Which is the implementing department of this scheme?
A: Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala

Q: Is this scheme fully funded by the state Government of Kerala?
A: Yes, this scheme is being fully implemented with the state fund.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The students who belong to the Other Eligible Communities & Other Equivalent Communities of Kerala State can take benefit of the scheme.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, the educational assistance of [?]320/-, [?]630/- & [?]940/- will be given to the students of Classes I to IV, V to VII & VIII to X respectively.

Q: Can a student be eligible for assistance who is studying in a private school?
A: The student who is studying in Government/Aided/Recognized Un-Aided/C.B.S.E/I.C.S.E Affiliated Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kerala state will be eligible for assistance.

Q: Is this scheme only for the Other Eligible Communities & the Other Equivalent Communities of Kerala State?
A: Yes, the applicant should belong to the Other Eligible Communities & Other Equivalent Communities of Kerala State.

Q: Which class of students is eligible for educational assistance?
A: The students must be studying in Class 1st to 10th.

Q: What is the criterion for the annual family income of the students who belong to OEC Communities?
A: There is no annual family income limit for the students who belong to OEC Communities.

Q: What is the criterion for annual family income of the students who belong to Other Equivalent Communities?
A: The annual family income should be [?]6,00,000/- for the students who belong to Other Equivalent Communities.

Q: How can a student apply under the scheme?
A: To get the benefits of the scheme, the students do not have to submit separate applications. The School authorities should make an online entry through the scholarship portal within the prescribed time.

Q: How will the students receive the financial assistance?
A: The financial assistance reaches the eligible students' bank accounts through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).