Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
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About the Program
Apply for the Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students. Learn about eligibility criteria, family income limit, required documents, and step-by-step application instructions.
Benefits & Financial Support
The scholarship covers tuition fees and academic/maintenance allowances ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹13,500 annually depending on the course type (day scholar vs. hosteller, diploma vs. degree). All amounts are disbursed directly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank savings account as educational assistance.
Inclusions
100% tuition and compulsory non-refundable fees reimbursement.
Monthly maintenance allowance of ₹250 to ₹1,200 (DBT).
Special hostel fee concessions for hostellers.
Important Note
The student's bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded to receive direct maintenance allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI, PhD
Must be enrolled in All Streams, Engineering, Medical, Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Polytechnic, ITI. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Candidates are selected based on community certificate (SC/ST/SCA/SCC), Tamil Nadu residency, and parental annual income below ₹2.5 Lakhs
The process involves institute nodal officer verification of bonafide status, fees paid, and marks, followed by approval from the District Welfare Officer and State Board, and final fund disbursement via DBT.
Renewal Policy
Annual renewal is mandatory and requires proof of promotion to the next class, no failure in the previous exam, and an updated income certificate
The institution must verify and forward the renewal application to the District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer for sanction.
Application Process
- 1Visit the official TNSSP portal (https
//ssp.tn.gov.in) or e-District portal.
- 2
Register/login using your Aadhaar number or mobile number.
- 3
Select 'Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students' under the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department.
- 4
Fill in personal, academic, income, and bank details (ensure bank account is Aadhaar-seeded).
- 5Upload required documents
Community Certificate, Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar/SDM), Bonafide Certificate, Mark Sheets, Fee Receipt, Aadhaar, and Bank Passbook.
- 6
Submit the application and download the printout.
- 7
Submit the printout to your college/school principal for verification.
- 8
The principal verifies and forwards the application to the District ADTW Officer for final sanction.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
Applications usually open in July and close by 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 maximum family income allowed to apply for this scholarship?▼
The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs (₹2,50,000). Income certificates must be issued by a competent revenue officer like a Tahsildar or SDM.
Q. Does the scholarship cover tuition fees for self-financing colleges?▼
Yes, the scholarship covers all compulsory and non-refundable fees, including tuition fees, for students admitted to Government, Government-Aided, and Self-financing colleges (including minority institutions).
Q. How will I receive the scholarship money?▼
The entire scholarship amount is paid directly into the student's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded to receive the funds.
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