Government Scholarship · Undergraduate, Diploma, ITI, Professional

Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme

Q: Who is eligible for the Tamil Pudhalvan scheme?

Male students who studied in Government schools or Government-Aided Tamil medium schools in Tamil Nadu from Classes 6 to 12 and are now in regular higher education.

Q: Is there any family income limit for Tamil Pudhalvan?

No, there is no parental income limit for this scheme.

Q: How will the money be disbursed?

The ₹1,000 monthly benefit is disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu

Annual Award₹12k+

Deadline31 Oct

Scheme Name	Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme
Provided By	Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

Apply for the Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme for boy students in Tamil Nadu. Check eligibility requirements, school criteria, the ₹1000 monthly benefit, and online application process.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹12k+

Provides a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 disbursed directly to the male student's bank account for the duration of his higher education course.

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Monthly cash assistance of ₹1,000 (total ₹12,000/year) via Direct Benefit Transfer.
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Support is extended for the duration of the regular degree, polytechnic, or ITI program.

Note: Only regular course students are eligible; distance learning, private candidates, and open university programs are excluded.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Undergraduate, Diploma, ITI, Professional
Course / Stream	All Streams
Minimum Marks	33%
Income Limit	No income bar
Category / Caste	General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
Domicile State	Tamil Nadu

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓* Transfer Certificate (TC) indicating schooling in Government or Govt-aided Tamil medium schools from Class 6 to 12
✓* Aadhaar Card
✓* Aadhaar-seeded Bank Account details
✓* College Bonafide Certificate
✓* Marksheets

Selection Process

Eligible only for male students who studied in Tamil Nadu government schools (or government-aided Tamil medium schools) from Class 6 to 12, and are enrolled in regular post-school higher education courses.

Renewal Policy

Renewed automatically each month subject to college attendance validation on the UMIS portal.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

1
School Certificates
Secure certificates verifying you studied in Tamil Nadu Government or Government-Aided Tamil Medium schools from Class 6 to Class
2
Nodal Officer Submission
Bring your school records, Aadhaar card, and Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook copy to your college admission or scholarship desk.
3
Portal Entry
The college will register and upload your profile on the UMIS portal at [umis.tn.gov.in](https://umis.tn.gov.in).
4
Attendance Sync
The college portal will monitor your monthly attendance to authorize DBT payments.
5
Account Check
Make sure your bank account has active DBT status to prevent transaction failures.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible for the Tamil Pudhalvan scheme?

Male students who studied in Government schools or Government-Aided Tamil medium schools in Tamil Nadu from Classes 6 to 12 and are now in regular higher education.

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