Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Exclusively for female students who completed their schooling (Class 6 to 12) in Tamil Nadu Government schools and are pursuing regular higher education courses.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
Q.Is there any family income limit for the Pudhumai Penn scheme?
No, there is no family income limit. Any female student who studied in a government school from Class 6 to 12 is eligible.
Q.Are private college students eligible?
Yes, as long as the student completed her schooling (Classes 6–12) in a government school and is enrolled in a recognized higher education course.
Q.Is this scheme applicable for PG students?
No, the scheme is strictly for students pursuing their first undergraduate degree, diploma, or ITI course.