Pre-Matric Scholarship (Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Dept.)
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu
Amount
₹4k+
Deadline
31 Oct
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Offline
Last Verified
2026-27
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: SC, ST, SCA, SCC
- Domicile: 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.
- 1School Registration
Students do not need to apply individually on an online portal. The school administration initiates the process.
- 2Submit Certificates
Submit your Community Certificate copy, Aadhaar card, and student bank passbook copy to your class teacher.
- 3Verify Income
For classes 9 and 10, submit an Income Certificate indicating annual family income is under ₹2.5 Lakhs.
- 4Data Entry
The school headmaster enters student details into the EMIS (Education Management Information System) database.
- 5Credit
Approved scholarship funds are directly credited to the student's or parent's bank account.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 October 2026
Applications are processed directly through school headmasters, typically by October.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
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.
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.
Do students need to apply online?
No, the application is processed entirely offline through the school database (EMIS portal) by the school authorities.
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