Tamil Nadu Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Checklist of certificates, marksheets, identification cards, and verification files needed for a successful application. Find parameters, rules, and structures for all 11 active programs in Tamil Nadu.
Program Comparison - Documents Required
| Scholarship Name | Documents Required Info | Annual Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | * Aadhaar Card (Aadhaar-seeded bank account), * Community Certificate, * Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar), * Class 10 and 12 Marksheets, * College Bonafide Certificate / Fee Structure, * Bank Passbook Photocopy, * Passport Size Photograph | ₹55,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship | * Aadhaar Card, * Community Certificate, * Income Certificate (annual family income < ₹2 Lakhs), * Academic Marksheets, * Bonafide Certificate from College, * Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook | ₹15,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu) | * School Transfer Certificate (TC) proving study from Classes 6 to 12 in Govt schools, * Aadhaar Card, * Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-linked), * College Admission Card / Bonafide Certificate, * Marksheets | ₹12,000 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.) | * Community Certificate, * Income Certificate (for Class 9-10), * Aadhaar Card, * Student Bank Account Details, * Previous Class Progress Report | ₹3,500 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme | * Class 12 Marksheet (Plus Two Public Exam marks), * Community Certificate, * Aadhaar Card, * Bank Account Passbook, * College Admission Proof | ₹3,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme | * Transfer Certificate (TC) indicating schooling in Government or Govt-aided Tamil medium schools from Class 6 to 12, * Aadhaar Card, * Aadhaar-seeded Bank Account details, * College Bonafide Certificate, * Marksheets | ₹12,000 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| EVR Nagammai Scholarship | * Undergraduate Degree Certificate / Marksheets, * Income Certificate (family income under ₹50,000), * College Bonafide Certificate (PG course), * Aadhaar Card, * Bank Passbook Copy | ₹5,000 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Scholarship for Differently Abled Students | * Disability Certificate (UDID card / medical certificate showing 40%+ disability), * Previous Year Marksheet, * Aadhaar Card, * Bank Account Passbook, * Bonafide Certificate from School/College | ₹7,000 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu Pre-Matric Scholarship for BC/MBC/Minorities | * Community Certificate, * Parental Income Certificate (annual family income < ₹1 Lakh), * Aadhaar Card, * Bank Account Passbook Copy, * Enrollment Proof / Previous Marksheet | ₹500 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Higher Education Special Scholarship for SC/ST/SCC Hostellers | * Hostel Warden Certificate / Hostel Admission Receipt, * Community Certificate, * Tahsildar Income Certificate (family income under ₹2.5 Lakhs), * Bonafide Certificate from College, * Aadhaar Card, * Bank Account Passbook | ₹8,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu First Graduate Concession (Anna University) | First Graduate Certificate issued by Tahsildar, Joint Declaration Form (Parent & Student), TNEA counseling allotment order, Sibling non-availment self-declaration | ₹25,000 | During Admission |
FAQs on TN Scholarship Documents Required
Where can I find the official Documents Required document for Tamil Nadu scholarships?
Official updates are released on the state portal. You can view direct links to these sources by clicking the individual scholarships listed above.
Are the details listed here verified for the 2026 academic year?
Yes, our editorial team audits all records in accordance with the latest government notifications. Always check the last verified dates on each scheme page.
Does this eligibility / criteria apply to all categories?
Rules vary between OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and General categories. Please click into specific scholarship detail pages to see caste-wise or class-wise breakups.
What if the portal shows different information?
Government portals are the final authority. We strive to sync updates weekly, but portal data always supersedes static indexes.
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