State SchemeVerified for 2026
Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Awarded strictly based on academic merit in the Class 12 Public Examinations to the top 1,000 boys and top 1,000 girls belonging to SC/ST/SCA/SCC communities.
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme
Q.What is the award amount for the Chief Minister's Merit Scholarship?
Selected students receive ₹3,000 per year for up to 5 consecutive years.
Q.Is there any family income ceiling?
No, there is no family income limit for this merit-based award.
Q.How many students are selected?
A total of 2,000 students (1,000 boys and 1,000 girls) are selected from the SC/ST/SCA/SCC communities.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800 599 7638, support.tnscholarship@tn.gov.in