State SchemeVerified for 2026

Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Documents Required 2026

Required Documents Checklist

  • * Aadhaar Card (Aadhaar-seeded bank account)
  • * Community Certificate
  • * Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar)
  • * Class 10 and 12 Marksheets
  • * College Bonafide Certificate / Fee Structure
  • * Bank Passbook Photocopy
  • * Passport Size Photograph

DBT Bank Seeding Warning

Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

FAQs for Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST

Q.What is the family income limit for TN Post-Matric SC/ST scholarship?

The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs.

Q.Do SC/ST students under management quota get this scholarship?

Students admitted under the 7.5% government school reservation quota in private professional colleges are covered. Regular management quota is generally not eligible.

Q.How is the scholarship amount paid?

The fee reimbursement and maintenance allowances are disbursed directly via DBT into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.