State SchemeVerified for 2026
Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- * Class 12 Marksheet (Plus Two Public Exam marks)
- * Community Certificate
- * Aadhaar Card
- * Bank Account Passbook
- * College Admission Proof
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 Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme
Q.What is the award amount for the Chief Minister's Merit Scholarship?
Selected students receive ₹3,000 per year for up to 5 consecutive years.
Q.Is there any family income ceiling?
No, there is no family income limit for this merit-based award.
Q.How many students are selected?
A total of 2,000 students (1,000 boys and 1,000 girls) are selected from the SC/ST/SCA/SCC communities.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800 599 7638, support.tnscholarship@tn.gov.in