[LEGACY] Pudhumai Penn Scheme Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Girl students studying in government and government aided schools from Class 6-12 are automatically eligible upon meeting the criteria. Eligible girls who have completed Class 6-12 from government or government aided schools in Tamil Nadu and are currently pursuing undergraduate, professional, paramedical, diploma, or ITI courses can apply. Application verification is done through the institutions and stipends are disbursed directly to student bank accounts via DBT.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.