Introduction The Vidyasamunnathi Coaching Assistance Scheme is implemented by the Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd. (KSWCFC). It aims to improve educational and employment opportunities for students from economically weaker forward-community families who are not covered by the applicable reservation categories. Financial assistance varies according to the examination category. Eligible applicants may receive ₹10,000 for Medical, Engineering, Law and CUET entrance coaching, ₹6,000 for Banking, SSC, Kerala PSC and other specified competitive examinations, and ₹8,000 for eligibility tests. Civil Services candidates may receive ₹15,000 for Prelims, ₹25,000 for Mains and ₹30,000 for Interview preparation. Applicants must satisfy the prescribed community, income, age and educational requirements. The annual family income limit is ₹4 lakh. Assistance is linked to coaching fees and is provided through the reimbursement process after the required verification. Applications are submitted online through the official Samunnathi portal. For the 2026–27 application cycle mentioned in the scheme notice, registration opened on 8 October 2026 and the stated deadline is 7 November 2026. Benefits ₹10,000 assistance for Medical, Engineering, Law and CUET entrance coaching at graduation level. ₹10,000 assistance for Medical, Engineering, Law and CUET entrance coaching at postgraduate level. ₹6,000 for Banking, SSC, Kerala PSC, UPSC examinations other than Civil Services, and other specified competitive examinations. ₹8,000 for eligibility tests such as NET, SET, CTET and KTET. ₹15,000 for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary coaching. ₹25,000 for Civil Services Mains preparation after clearing Prelims. ₹30,000 for Civil Services Interview preparation after clearing Mains. Freedom to choose an eligible, reputed coaching institution registered with a local body in Kerala. Civil Services aspirants may choose registered coaching institutions anywhere in India. Assistance is transferred to the selected beneficiary's active bank account after the prescribed process. Selection gives priority to applicants from families with lower annual incomes, subject to the applicable guidelines. Unused funds in one category may be allocated to eligible applicants in other categories as permitted by the scheme. Eligibility Applicant must belong to Kerala and an eligible forward community not covered by the specified reservation categories. The applicant's annual family income must not exceed ₹4 lakh. The applicant's name must appear on the submitted ration card. The income certificate must be issued in the name of a person listed on the ration card that includes the applicant. Applicants must enrol in an eligible coaching institution; online courses are not covered under the stated guidelines. Medical/Engineering entrance: Applicants must generally be below 20 years, meet the prescribed Higher Secondary study or completion conditions, and have B+ or above in the specified subjects. Law/CUET graduate-level entrance: Applicants must meet the prescribed Higher Secondary study or completion conditions and have a B grade or above in aggregate; no age limit is specified in the provided guidelines. Postgraduate entrance: Applicants must have at least 60% marks in their graduation-level examination. Banking/SSC/PSC/other specified examinations: Applicants must generally be below 36 years and meet the recruiting agency's qualification requirements. Eligibility tests: Applicants must generally be below 36 years, meet the examination body's qualification criteria and be unemployed. UPSC Civil Services: Applicants must generally be below 32 years and meet UPSC's qualification requirements. Applicants must follow the scheme's restrictions on repeat assistance. Civil Services candidates may seek assistance for a higher examination stage under the applicable rules. Documents Annual family income certificate issued by the Village Officer. SSLC certificate mentioning caste or a caste certificate issued by the Village Officer. Ration card containing the applicant's name. SSLC or Higher Secondary grade sheet, as applicable. Graduation mark list for postgraduate entrance coaching, where required. Proof of clearing Civil Services Prelims for Mains assistance. Proof of clearing Civil Services Mains for Interview assistance. Coaching institution fee receipt for reimbursement. Active bank account details. Any additional documents requested in the online application form. Process to Apply Visit the official Samunnathi portal. Open the registration page and create an account using the requested details. Log in to the portal and select the Vidyasamunnathi Coaching Assistance Scheme. Choose the appropriate examination or coaching category. Enter personal, community, family income, educational and coaching-related information. Upload the required income certificate, ration card, educational records and other supporting documents. Check the application carefully and submit it before the applicable deadline. KSWCFC verifies the submitted information and supporting certificates. If applications exceed the available seats, selection is made primarily on the basis of annual family income, with preference for lower-income applicants. Other category-specific criteria may also apply. Check the official portal for the beneficiary selection list and further instructions. Selected applicants must provide the coaching fee receipt as directed by KSWCFC. After verification, the approved assistance is transferred to the beneficiary's active bank account. Application deadline: The supplied 2026–27 notice states that applications opened on 8 October 2026 and close on 7 November 2026. Check the official portal for current availability and updates. Important Links and Contact Official Samunnathi Portal: Visit Website Online Registration: Register Here KSWCFC Official Website: Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd. Kerala Government Scheme Notice: View Details Application Mode: Online. Nodal Agency: Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd. (KSWCFC). Annual Family Income Limit: ₹4 lakh. Application Dates Mentioned: 8 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. Helpline Number: 0471-2311215. Email: kswcfc@gmail.com. FAQs Q1. What is the Keralam Vidyasamunnathi Coaching Assistance Scheme?It is a Kerala Government initiative that supports coaching expenses for eligible candidates from economically disadvantaged forward communities. Q2. Who implements the scheme?The Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd. (KSWCFC) implements the scheme. Q3. What is the family income limit?The annual family income must not exceed ₹4 lakh. Q4. How much assistance is available for entrance coaching?Eligible Medical, Engineering, Law and CUET entrance applicants may receive ₹10,000 under the specified graduation and postgraduate categories. Q5. How much assistance is available for Banking, SSC and PSC coaching?The specified assistance amount is ₹6,000. Q6. What assistance is provided for eligibility tests?Eligible candidates may receive ₹8,000 for tests such as NET, SET, CTET and KTET. Q7. How much assistance can Civil Services candidates receive?The stated amounts are ₹15,000 for Prelims, ₹25,000 for Mains and ₹30,000 for Interview preparation, subject to eligibility. Q8. Can applicants take online coaching?No. The supplied guidelines specify eligible coaching institutions and exclude online courses. Q9. How can students apply?Applicants can register and submit the form through the official Samunnathi portal. Q10. What is the last date to apply for 2026–27?The supplied notice states 7 November 2026. Applicants should confirm the current deadline on the official portal.