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Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)

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

Annual Award₹6k+

Deadline31 Oct

Scheme Name	Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)
Provided By	Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Eligibility Summary	School · SC, ST, SCA, SCC · Tamil Nadu residents · Family income up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year

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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

₹6k+

For Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class 9th and 10th, the scholarship includes a monthly scholarship for 10 months and an ad-hoc grant. Day Scholars receive ₹225 per month (total ₹2250 for 10 months) plus ₹750 per annum for books and ad-hoc grant, totaling ₹3000 annually. Hostellers receive ₹525 per month (total ₹5250 for 10 months) plus ₹1000 per annum for books and ad-hoc grant, totaling ₹6250 annually. For students from Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare schools in lower classes, incentives are provided: ₹500 per annum for 3rd to 5th standard, ₹1000 per annum for 6th standard, and ₹1500 per annum for 6th to 8th standard. All scholarship amounts are generally disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.

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Waiver of special fees and exam fees in government schools.
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Monthly maintenance allowance of ₹150 to ₹350 for hostel/day scholars in classes 9 and 10.

Note: Hostellers in government Adi Dravidar welfare hostels are eligible for higher boarding allowances.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	School
Course / Stream	School
Minimum Marks	50%
Income Limit	Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
Category / Caste	SC, ST, SCA, SCC
Domicile State	Tamil Nadu

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Community Certificate
✓Income Certificate (for Class 9-10)
✓Aadhaar Card
✓Student Bank Account Details
✓Previous Class Progress Report

Selection Process

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Selection for the Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.) is primarily based on the student belonging to the Adi Dravidar or Scheduled Tribe community
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For students in classes 9 and 10, the parental annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs
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For renewal, students must have secured not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination
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Priority might be given based on poverty, and in cases of equal income, older applicants may be preferred.

Renewal Policy

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The scholarship can be renewed annually, provided the student meets specific academic and attendance criteria
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Key prerequisites for renewal include passing the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt, with no active backlogs or ATKT
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Students must secure at least 50% marks in the previous year's examination
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Regular class attendance, typically 75% or higher, validated by the educational institution, is also required
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Renewal applications are often automatically processed based on school promotion records entered in the EMIS portal.

How to Apply Online

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

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Collect Application Form
Obtain the scholarship application form from your concerned educational institution (school).
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Fill Mandatory Fields
Complete all required fields in the application form accurately. Paste a passport-sized photograph and sign across it if necessary.
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Attach Documents
Self-attest and attach copies of all mandatory documents. These typically include: Aadhaar Card (proof of identity), Caste Certificate (SC/ST), Income Certificate (for classes 9 & 10), admission letter/proof of enrollment for the current academic year (6th to 10th standard admission), and student's bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded).
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Submit to Institution
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with all required documents to your school's Head Master or the District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer.
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Obtain Acknowledgment
Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority to whom the application was submitted, ensuring it contains essential details like date, time, and a unique identification number (if applicable). For Online Status Tracking and Potential Application (if available):
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Visit Official Portal
Check the Tamil Nadu State Scholarship Portal (TNSSP) at `ssp.tn.gov.in` or the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department's website (`tnadw.tn.gov.in`) for updates and links.
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One Time Registration (OTR)
If applying via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or a new state portal that requires it, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) using your Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrolment ID. This creates a unique ID for your academic career.
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Track Application Status
Use your application number or OTR ID on the relevant scholarship portal (e.g., NSP or TNSSP) to track the status of your scholarship application and payment.
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Aadhaar Seeding
Ensure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of scholarship funds.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What is the income limit for the Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)?

For SC/ST students studying in classes 1 to 8, there is no income limit. However, for students in classes 9 and 10, the parental annual income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs.

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