Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme
About the Program
Apply for the Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme for boy students in Tamil Nadu. Check eligibility requirements, school criteria, the ₹1000 monthly benefit, and online application process.
Benefits & Financial Support
Provides a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 disbursed directly to the male student's bank account for the duration of his higher education course.
Inclusions
* Monthly cash assistance of ₹1,000 (total ₹12,000/year) via Direct Benefit Transfer. * Support is extended for the duration of the regular degree, polytechnic, or ITI program.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Diploma, ITI, Professional
Must be enrolled in All Streams. Minimum 33% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Only regular course students are eligible; distance learning, private candidates, and open university programs are excluded.
Selection Process
Eligible only for male students who studied in Tamil Nadu government schools (or government-aided Tamil medium schools) from Class 6 to 12, and are enrolled in regular post-school higher education courses.
Renewal Policy
Renewed automatically each month subject to college attendance validation on the UMIS portal.
Application Process
- 1
### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**School Certificates
** Secure certificates verifying you studied in Tamil Nadu Government or Government-Aided Tamil Medium schools from Class 6 to Class
- 3**Nodal Officer Submission
** Bring your school records, Aadhaar card, and Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook copy to your college admission or scholarship desk.
- 4**Portal Entry
** The college will register and upload your profile on the UMIS portal at [umis.tn.gov.in](https://umis.tn.gov.in).
- 5**Attendance Sync
** The college portal will monitor your monthly attendance to authorize DBT payments.
- 6**Account Check
** Make sure your bank account has active DBT status to prevent transaction failures.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Applications are open during the college admission season, typically closing in late October.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Who is eligible for the Tamil Pudhalvan scheme?
Male students who studied in Government schools or Government-Aided Tamil medium schools in Tamil Nadu from Classes 6 to 12 and are now in regular higher education.
Q.Is there any family income limit for Tamil Pudhalvan?
No, there is no parental income limit for this scheme.
Q.How will the money be disbursed?
The ₹1,000 monthly benefit is disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Help & Contact Support
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Need Application Help?
If you have trouble applying, you can check your eligibility or browse our step-by-step application guides.
Legal Disclaimer
IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. However, scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu website before final submission.
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