The Kerala Free Laptop Scheme was launched by the Kerala government in 2024. The scheme was launched in order to assist students who are finding it extremely difficult to continue their education due to their inability to purchase a laptop or computer. In this article you get every necessary information regarding this scheme including its benefits, objective, eligibility criteria, required documents, overview and applying procedure.
Kerala Free Laptop Scheme 2024
Since the modern world is digital, having an understanding of computers and laptops is essential. When this generation graduates from college and looks for employment, having a working understanding of computers is a must. However, some students are unable to receive an education due to their family’s poor financial situation.
The Kerala government launched the Kerala Free Laptop Scheme in order to assist students. Students have the option to apply for the scheme online. Only students who are economically disadvantaged are eligible for this program.
Overview of Kerala Free Laptop Scheme 2024
Objective of Free Laptop Scheme 2024
The main objective of this scheme is to provide this benefit to about 36,000 college students nationwide who are members of the OBC, SC and ST castes. You are most likely qualified to use this program to get the Laptop if you recently passed your 12th board test.
Benefits of Kerala Free Laptop Scheme 2024
Some of the benefits of this scheme is given below:
- The successful execution of the project in 2021 has required the expenditure of 311 crore rupees by the Kerala government.
- 36,000 college students who are members of the SC, ST and OBC castes have received benefits from this plan from the government.
- Pupils were given computers at no cost to them.
- Similar to this, in 2022, kids who have recently completed their 12th grade and are applying to universities will receive free computers from the government.
Eligibility Criteria
Some of the eligibility criteria of this scheme is given below:
- The applicant must reside in Kerala.
- The applicant has to have completed the 12th grade exams.
- The applicant must have received 80% or above in the test.
- The applicant’s family’s yearly income should not exceed Rs.250,000.
- The applicant needs to be a member of one of the scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, EWS or other backward castes.
Required Documents of Kerala Free Laptop Scheme 2024
Some of the required documents of this scheme is given below:
- Passport Size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Identity Card
- Address Proof
- Domicile Certificate
- Previous Year of Marksheet
- Email ID
- Mobile Number
Specifications of Free Laptop Scheme
The free laptop scheme will include the following specifications for the laptop:
| Name of the brand | HP |
| Size of the Screen | 14 Inch |
| Name of the System | ELCOT PC |
| System Type | X86 |
| Real MRP | Rs.25,000 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 SD Ram |
| Speed | 1066 MHz Speed |
| Inbuilt Software | Microsoft Office, Adobe and TN Schemes |
| ROM/Hard Disk | Minimum 160 GB to Maximum 320 GB |
Applying Procedure of Kerala Free Laptop Scheme 2024
- First you have to visit the Official Website of the scheme.
- The homepage will appear on your screen.
- Click on the Registration link.
- The login page will appear on your screen.
- Enter your login details.
- The registration page will appear on your screen.
- Enter all the required details in the form.
- You have to upload all the necessary documents.
- Select your school or college.
- Click on the submit button.
FAQ’s
The scheme has been introduced by the Kerala government
The applicant has to be a Kerala permanent resident.
http://dtekerala.gov.in/index.php/en/?id=732