Advocate Grant
The Advocate Grant scheme is run by the Backward Classes Development Department of the Kerala Government. It was launched in 2012-13 to support law graduates from backward classes who face financial hardship. The scheme provides financial grants to help these graduates start their legal practice as advocates.
What You Get
- Financial grant to support starting an advocate practice
- Assistance for law graduates facing financial difficulties
- Support for backward class candidates entering the legal profession
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–60 years
- Residence: Kerala residents only
- Must be a law graduate
- Must belong to a backward class (OBC or SC/ST)
- Must be a resident of Kerala
- Must be facing financial difficulties
- Must be seeking to start practice as an advocate
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Law Degree Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Backward Class Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Address Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Kerala
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 15–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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