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

Q: Is there an income limit for classes 1 to 8?

No, there is no income limit for SC/ST students studying in classes 1 to 8 in government and aided schools.

Q: What is the income limit for classes 9 and 10?

The parental annual income limit must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs for classes 9 and 10.

Q: Do students need to apply online?

No, the application is processed entirely offline through the school database (EMIS portal) by the school authorities.

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

Annual Award₹4k+

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	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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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

₹4k+

Provides fee concessions and maintenance allowance of ₹150 to ₹350 per month for SC/ST students studying in classes 1 to 10.

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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	33%
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

Based on SC/ST/SCA/SCC category, enrollment in classes 1-10 in government/aided schools, and meeting income limits (for classes 9-10).

Renewal Policy

Automatically renewed each academic year 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.

1
School Registration
Students do not need to apply individually on an online portal. The school administration initiates the process.
2
Submit Certificates
Submit your Community Certificate copy, Aadhaar card, and student bank passbook copy to your class teacher.
3
Verify Income
For classes 9 and 10, submit an Income Certificate indicating annual family income is under ₹2.5 Lakhs.
4
Data Entry
The school headmaster enters student details into the EMIS (Education Management Information System) database.
5
Credit
Approved scholarship funds are directly credited to the student's or parent's bank account.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Is there an income limit for classes 1 to 8?

No, there is no income limit for SC/ST students studying in classes 1 to 8 in government and aided schools.

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