State SchemeVerified for 2026
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,50,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Q.What is the family income limit for TN Post-Matric SC/ST scholarship?
The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs.
Q.Do SC/ST students under management quota get this scholarship?
Students admitted under the 7.5% government school reservation quota in private professional colleges are covered. Regular management quota is generally not eligible.
Q.How is the scholarship amount paid?
The fee reimbursement and maintenance allowances are disbursed directly via DBT into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800 599 7638, support.tnscholarship@tn.gov.in