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Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Registered Construction Worker

The "Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Registered Construction Worker" scheme for education benefit is to give financial assistance for the education of children of registered construction workers having continuous registration for a period of six months under TBOCWWB.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Tripura

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Pre-Matric Courses: | - Class 1st to 5th: ₹1,800/- per year- Class 6th to 8th: ₹2,400/- per year- Class 9th to 10th: ₹4,000/- per year | Non-Degree Post-Matric Courses: | - Courses with entrance qualification as High School (Class 10th) (e.g., senior secondary, ITI courses, 3-year diplomas in Polytechnics): ₹4,000/- per year | Post-Matric Scholarships: | - Group 1: ₹20,000/- year | - Degree and Post Graduate level courses which include M.Phil., Ph.D., and Post-Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian, and other recognized systems of medicines, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance /Administration, Computer Science/Applications. | - Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course. | - Post Graduate Diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine. | - C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc. (v) M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc., etc.): In existing Group 2 courses and In existing Group 3 courses | - Group 2: ₹12,000/- year | - Graduate/ Post Graduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, HotelManagement& Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2). | - Post Graduate courses not covered under Group-I e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./M.Ed./M.Pharma etc. | - Group 3: ₹10,000/- year | - All other courses leading to a graduate degree not covered under Group 1&2eg. BA/B Sc/B Com etc.

Who can apply

The children's parents or guardians must be registered construction workers under the Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board; The scholarships are awarded for all recognized Pre-Matric and Post-Matric courses in recognized institutions, except courses of 6 months or less.; The students studying in the same stage of education in different subjects (e.g., Class XI Arts after Class XI Science) are not eligible.; The student who completed one professional stream and is pursuing another (e.g., LLB after B.Ed.) is not eligible. The students will be allowed to take up only one professional stream.; The scholarship shall be tenable for the prescribed duration of a course. A candidate who receives the scholarship but fails to pass in a particular year shall not receive further scholarship till he/she passes the specific year of the course.; The student should maintain 50% of the annual attendance in the class.; Only two children of the same parents/guardians are eligible for scholarships.; The registered construction workers must have no dues payable to the Board.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

Children of construction workers registered with the Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board.

Which courses are covered under this scheme?

All recognized Pre-Matric and Post-Matric courses pursued in recognized institutions, except courses with a duration of 6 months or less.

Can a student who fails a year still receive the scholarship?

No, the scholarship will be paused if a student fails a year and will resume only after the student passes the specific year of the course.

Are online courses eligible for the scholarship?

No, online courses, home study courses, and distance learning courses are not eligible.

How many children per family can receive scholarships?

Only two children of the same parents/guardians are eligible to receive scholarships.

What happens if a student changes their stream of study?

Candidates studying in the same stage of education in different subjects or continuing professional studies in a different stream after completing one professional stream are not eligible.

What is the attendance requirement?

The student must maintain at least 50% annual attendance in their class.

Can children of construction workers with dues to the Board apply?

No, the registered construction workers must have no dues payable to the Board for their children to be eligible.

What is the duration of the scholarship?

The scholarship is tenable for the prescribed duration of the course.

Are vocational courses covered under the scholarship?

Yes, vocational courses pursued in recognized institutions are covered, provided they are not part-time or distance learning.

Can a student receive multiple scholarships for different courses?

No, students are allowed to take up only one professional stream and cannot receive multiple scholarships for different courses.

Is there a deadline for application submission?

Yes, applications must be submitted within 6 months of the next academic year.

What is the role of the Labour Inspector and Labour Officer?

The Labour Inspector processes and verifies the application, while the Labour Officer reviews and approves it.