State SchemeVerified for 2026
Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
No Income Bar / Not specified
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme
Q.What is the award amount for the Chief Minister's Merit Scholarship?
Selected students receive ₹3,000 per year for up to 5 consecutive years.
Q.Is there any family income ceiling?
No, there is no family income limit for this merit-based award.
Q.How many students are selected?
A total of 2,000 students (1,000 boys and 1,000 girls) are selected from the SC/ST/SCA/SCC communities.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800 599 7638, support.tnscholarship@tn.gov.in