Government Scholarship · Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional

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.

Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu

Annual Award₹3k+

Deadline30 Nov

Scheme Name	Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme
Provided By	Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

Detailed guide to the Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme in Tamil Nadu. Learn about eligibility criteria, selection of top 2,000 SC/ST students, and renewal details.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹3k+

Provides financial assistance of ₹3,000 per year for 5 consecutive years to meritorious students from marginalized communities.

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Financial grant of ₹3,000 per year.
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Renewable for a maximum duration of 5 years to cover undergraduate or integrated courses.

Note: No income ceiling applies for this scholarship. It is awarded purely on academic merit.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional
Course / Stream	All Streams
Minimum Marks	85%
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	SC, ST, SCA, SCC
Domicile State	Tamil Nadu

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓* Class 12 Marksheet (Plus Two Public Exam marks)
✓* Community Certificate
✓* Aadhaar Card
✓* Bank Account Passbook
✓* College Admission Proof

Selection Process

Awarded strictly based on academic merit in the Class 12 Public Examinations to the top 1,000 boys and top 1,000 girls belonging to SC/ST/SCA/SCC communities.

Renewal Policy

Renewable annually for up to 5 years, provided the student passes all semesters and continues their education without interruption.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

1
Rank Merit Check
The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department identifies the top 1,000 boys and top 1,000 girls based on Class 12 Public Examination marks.
2
Apply through College
Students matching these criteria can apply through their colleges on the TN SSP portal.
3
Verify Bank Account
Submit your Aadhaar-linked bank details to college authorities.
4
Online Submission
Submit the form with Class 12 marksheet and Community certificate.
5
Approval
Funds will be credited directly to the selected student's bank account via DBT.

Common Questions (FAQs)

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.

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