Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship
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About the Program
Detailed guide to the Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship. Check eligibility, family income limit of ₹2 Lakhs, required documents, and online application process.
Benefits & Financial Support
The scholarship amount varies by course level: for UG/PG courses in IIT/IIM/NIT/Central Universities, it covers Tuition Fee, Special Fee, Exam Fee, and other compulsory fees up to ₹2,00,000 per year (whichever is lesser); for Class 11–12 English-medium students in Govt/Govt-aided schools, it provides ₹500 tuition assistance + full examination fee coverage; hostel students receive an additional ₹4,000 per year (₹400/month for 10 months). All amounts are disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account after institutional and departmental verification.
Inclusions
Tuition fee concession in government and government-aided colleges.
Monthly maintenance allowance for hostellers (up to ₹1,500/month) and day scholars (up to ₹750/month).
Important Note
Students admitted under management quota are generally not eligible unless they fall under specific government reservation schemes.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma
Must be enrolled in All Streams.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Candidates are selected based on BC/MBC/DNC community status, Tamil Nadu residency, and family income limits (≤₹2.5 lakh for BC, ≤₹2 lakh for PG/polytechnic/professional courses, no limit for some MBC/DNC)
If applications exceed capacity, shortlisting is done based on Plus Two (Class 12) public exam marks [6][11].
Renewal Policy
Renewal is mandatory each academic year via the TNSSP (Tamil Nadu State Scholarship Portal)
Candidates must maintain satisfactory attendance and academic performance in the previous year
Fresh applications open November 16
–December 12
renewal applications open October 15
–November 14
College verification must be completed by November 30, and DBT disbursement starts January 2027 [1][9][10].
Application Process
- 1Check Eligibility
Confirm you belong to BC/MBC/DNC, are a Tamil Nadu resident, and meet the income limit (≤₹2.5L for BC; ≤₹2L for PG/professional; no limit for some MBC/DNC).
- 2Visit Portal
Go to [https://www.egovtschemes.com/pms-tn/](https://www.egovtschemes.com/pms-tn/) during the open window (Fresh: Nov 16–Dec 12; Renewal: Oct 15–Nov 14).
- 3Register/Login
Generate credentials and log in using Aadhaar-based identity verification.
- 4Fill Application
Complete Personal, Academic, Institution, and Bank Account details (ensure bank account is Aadhaar-seeded).
- 5Upload Documents
Submit community certificate, income certificate, Class 10/12 marksheet, Aadhaar, and bank passbook.
- 6Verify & Submit
Complete identity verification, review, and submit. Download the acknowledgment printout.
- 7Submit to College
Hand over the acknowledgment + document copies to your College Scholarship Clerk. The clerk must forward the file via the institutional portal to the department.
- 8Track Status
Monitor application status on the portal. DBT disbursement begins January 2027 for verified students.
- 9Renew Annually
Repeat the renewal process each year with updated performance/attendance proof.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
Applications typically close in late November or December.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the minimum income limit for BC/MBC/DNC students to get this scholarship?▼
For BC students, annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh. For PG, polytechnic, and professional courses, the limit is ₹2 lakh. MBC and DNC students often have no income limit, but this varies by specific category [2][3][6].
Q. How is the scholarship amount paid, and do I need a special bank account?▼
The amount is paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account. You must ensure your bank account is linked to your Aadhaar number before applying [10].
Q. Do I need to renew the scholarship every year, and what are the conditions?▼
Yes, renewal is mandatory annually through the TNSSP portal. You must maintain satisfactory attendance and pass your previous year's exams. Renewal applications are accepted from October 15 to November 14 [1][9].
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