Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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### Step-by-Step Application Guide
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**School Certificates:** Secure certificates verifying you studied in Tamil Nadu Government or Government-Aided Tamil Medium schools from Class 6 to Class
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**Nodal Officer Submission:** Bring your school records, Aadhaar card, and Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook copy to your college admission or scholarship desk.
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**Portal Entry:** The college will register and upload your profile on the UMIS portal at [umis.tn.gov.in](https://umis.tn.gov.in).
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**Attendance Sync:** The college portal will monitor your monthly attendance to authorize DBT payments.
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**Account Check:** Make sure your bank account has active DBT status to prevent transaction failures.
FAQs for Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme
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).