Permanent Resident Certificate

A Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) for Higher Education is an official domicile/residency document issued by the government to certify that the applicant is a permanent resident of the state. It is required for admission to colleges and universities, scholarship applications, educational reservations, and other academic purposes where proof of permanent residency is mandatory.

Required Documents

To apply for a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), you generally need:

  1. Applicant’s Photo*
  2. Birth Certificate*
  3. Land Revenue Paid Receipt*
  4. HSLC Certificate / Admit Card
  5. Gaon Pradhan Certificate*
  6. NRC*
  7. Address proof documents of Self or Parent’s ((Voters Card / Aadhaar
    Card / Ration Card / Electricity Bill / LPG Bill / Passport / Bank Passbook / Driving License etc.)*

Application Fees

The cost of applying for a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) is:

  • Application Fee: ₹30/-
  • Service Charge: ₹100/-
  • Scanning Charge: ₹20/-
  • Total Fee: ₹150/-

Approval Time (Processing Days)

The approval time depends on local authorities. You will be notified once your certificate is approved.

  • Processing Days: 5 to 7 working days
  • In some cases: Up to 14 days
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