In government recognised institutes including Private colleges 20% of seats (15+5) are reserved for Scheduled Caste - Scheduled tribe students for plus two, arts and science subjects. In Vocational higher secondary, professional colleges and technical institutes the reservation is 10% (8+2).

Students admitted in merit list are not included in the reservation lists. The reservation of seats should be maintained for every course and every subject. To ensure that reservation is strictly followed there is a panel of Deputy Director from Trivandrum and Kozhikode.

This benefit can be availed by all scheduled caste - scheduled tribe students. There is no income limit.