State SchemeVerified for 2026

Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹2,50,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

FAQs for Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship

Q.What is the parental income limit for the scholarship?

Annual parental income should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000[1][5]

Q.Which courses are covered under the Post-Matric Scholarship?

ITI, Diploma in Polytechnics, Post Graduate, Professional, Ph.D. courses, and UG/PG in central institutions like IIT, IIM, NIT[1][3]

Q.Is hostel allowance provided?

Yes, Rs.4000 per year (Rs.400 per month for 10 months) for students staying in hostels attached to educational institutions[1]