State SchemeVerified for 2026
Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/Percent85% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsUndergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional
Eligible Caste/CategoriesSC, ST, SCA, SCC
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Permanent resident of Tamil Nadu belonging to SC/ST/SCC/SCA categories.
Special Conditions
No income ceiling applies for this scholarship. It is awarded purely on academic merit.
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