Scheduled Caste
Reservation of seats in colleges for Scheduled Caste
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.
Sports School for scheduled caste
Sree Ayyankali Memorial Model residential school at Vellayani in Thiruvananthapuram aims at promoting talent in sports among the scheduled caste - scheduled tribe students. Admissions are for students from 5th to 10th standard. Every year 30 students are admitted in 5th standard (15 boys, 15 girls). Selection is based on merit based on tests. 10 students in every class will be from scheduled castes.
Model Residential Schools for Scheduled Caste
Model residential schools are started in the manner of Public Schools for bright students with residential facility.
Admissions are made to 5th standard based on entrance tests from students who have passed 4th standard. 35 students are given admission.
Once fully functional the model residential school will have capacity for 280 students up to 12th standard, residential facilities for teachers and other staff, library, lab, recreation and other such facilities. All expenses will be free for students who secure admission.
Educational Schemes for Scheduled Caste Development
Pre-primary education
There are 102 nursery schools functioning under the Scheduled Caste Development Department to improve pre-primary education. These schools follow the LKG - UKG system and each student is allotted Rs. 5/per day for food, Rs.200 for uniform, and a lump sum grant of Rs.65/ to purchase study materials.
The Pre-primary education system is implemented through local self government bodies like Grama Panchayat, Municipality and Corporation.
Pre-Matric education
