State SchemeVerified for 2026
Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on SC/ST/SCA/SCC category, enrollment in classes 1-10 in government/aided schools, and meeting income limits (for classes 9-10).
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)
Q.Is there an income limit for classes 1 to 8?
No, there is no income limit for SC/ST students studying in classes 1 to 8 in government and aided schools.
Q.What is the income limit for classes 9 and 10?
The parental annual income limit must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs for classes 9 and 10.
Q.Do students need to apply online?
No, the application is processed entirely offline through the school database (EMIS portal) by the school authorities.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800 599 7638, support.tnscholarship@tn.gov.in