Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)
About the Program
Complete details on the Tamil Nadu Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students. Read about eligibility criteria, classes covered (1-10), and school-level application workflow.
Benefits & Financial Support
Provides fee concessions and maintenance allowance of ₹150 to ₹350 per month for SC/ST students studying in classes 1 to 10.
Inclusions
* Waiver of special fees and exam fees in government schools. * Monthly maintenance allowance of ₹150 to ₹350 for hostel/day scholars in classes 9 and 10.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
School
Must be enrolled in School. Minimum 33% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Important Note
Hostellers in government Adi Dravidar welfare hostels are eligible for higher boarding allowances.
Selection Process
Based on SC/ST/SCA/SCC category, enrollment in classes 1-10 in government/aided schools, and meeting income limits (for classes 9-10).
Renewal Policy
Automatically renewed each academic year based on school promotion records entered in the EMIS portal.
Application Process
- 1
### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**School Registration
** Students do not need to apply individually on an online portal. The school administration initiates the process.
- 3**Submit Certificates
** Submit your Community Certificate copy, Aadhaar card, and student bank passbook copy to your class teacher.
- 4**Verify Income
** For classes 9 and 10, submit an Income Certificate indicating annual family income is under ₹2.5 Lakhs.
- 5**Data Entry
** The school headmaster enters student details into the EMIS (Education Management Information System) database.
- 6**Credit
** Approved scholarship funds are directly credited to the student's or parent's bank account.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Applications are processed directly through school headmasters, typically by 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.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.
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
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