Students from Tamil Nadu can apply for scholarships offered by the Tamil Nadu Government, Central Government and private organisations. Eligibility for scholarships for Tamil Nadu students may depend on community, family income, academic performance, course, disability status or institution. This guide focuses on scholarships that provide direct financial assistance rather than automatic student-support schemes.
Top Scholarships for Tamil Nadu Students
| Scholarship | Provider | Who Can Apply? | Level | Benefit |
| BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship | TN + Central Govt. | BC/MBC/DNC students | Post-matric | Fees, exam fee & book money |
| Central Institution Scholarship | TN Government | TN-native BC/MBC/DNC students | UG/PG | Up to ₹2 lakh/year |
| EVR Nagammai Scholarship | TN Government | Eligible girl students | PG Arts/Science | Financial assistance |
| Differently Abled Students Scholarship | TN Government | Students with disabilities | Class 9–PG | ₹4,000–₹7,000/year |
| RIMC Dehradun Scholarship | TN Government | TN students at RIMC | School | ₹4,000/month |
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | Central Government | Eligible Class 12 achievers | UG/PG | ₹12,000–₹20,000/year |
| Minority Post-Matric Scholarship | Central Government | Eligible minority students | Class 11–PhD | Fee + maintenance assistance |
| Minority Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship | Central Government | Minority professional-course students | UG/PG | Fee + maintenance assistance |
Government Scholarship for Tamil Nadu Students
the list of scholarships provided by Tamil Nadu Governemnt for students are:
Scholarship for BC, MBC & DNC Students
1. BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship
- Eligibility: BC, MBC and DNC students pursuing eligible ITI, Polytechnic, UG, PG, professional or PhD courses.
- Income: The applicable limit varies by course and category. Several post-matric categories have an annual parental-income ceiling of ₹2.5 lakh.
- Benefit: Tuition/special fees, examination fees and book money. Eligible hostellers receive ₹400 per month.
- Application: Eligible college students apply through the Unified State Scholarship Portal (USSP) linked with the Tamil Nadu scholarship system.
2. Scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC Students in Central Institutions
- Eligibility: Tamil Nadu-native BC, MBC and DNC students studying UG or PG courses in eligible IITs, IIMs, IIITs, NITs and Central Universities.
- Income: Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year.
- Benefit: Eligible tuition, special, examination and compulsory fees up to ₹2 lakh per year, whichever is lower.
Scholarship for Girl Students
1. EVR Nagammai Scholarship
- Eligibility: Girl students pursuing postgraduate Arts or Science degree courses in recognised colleges in Tamil Nadu.
- Benefit: Financial assistance as prescribed under the scheme.
- Application: Offline through the Directorate of Collegiate Education.
Read more: EVR Nagammai Scholarship, Tamil Nadu
Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
1. Scholarship for Differently Abled Students
- Eligibility: Differently abled students studying in Government-recognised schools, colleges or training centres.
- Education: Class 9 to PG, including medical, engineering, vocational and professional courses.
- Marks: At least 40% in the previous qualifying examination.
- Benefit: ₹4,000/year for Classes 9–12, ₹6,000/year for degree courses and ₹7,000/year for PG, medical, engineering, vocational and other professional courses.
- Application: Through the concerned District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Explore more scholarships available for differently abled students
2. Scholarship for Children of Differently Abled Persons
- Eligibility: Children of differently abled persons holding the prescribed identity card.
- Education: Higher secondary, UG, PG, ITI, Polytechnic and professional courses.
- Benefit: ₹1,000–₹6,000, depending on the course and hostel status. Professional PG students can receive up to ₹6,000.
Read more: Scholarship for son or daughter of Differently Abled Persons
Other Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship for Tamil Nadu Students
RIMC Dehradun Scholarship
- Eligibility: Tamil Nadu students studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun.
- Benefit: ₹4,000 per month.
- Application: Offline through the Directorate of Collegiate Education.
Tamil Nadu Scholarship Portal (TNSSP)
The Tamil Nadu State Scholarship Portal (TNSSP) is used to apply for eligible Tamil Nadu Government scholarships. For BC/MBC/DNC college scholarships, applications are processed through the Unified State Scholarship Portal (USSP).
For Central Government scholarships, students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Central Government Scholarships for Tamil Nadu Students
1. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS)
- Eligibility: Students above the 80th percentile among successful Class 12 candidates in their respective board/stream, pursuing regular degree courses and meeting the scheme’s other conditions.
- Income: Family income up to ₹4.5 lakh per year.
- Benefit: ₹12,000/year for the first three undergraduate years and ₹20,000/year at PG level. Eligible technical courses receive ₹20,000 in the fourth year.
- Application: National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
2. SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarships
- Eligibility: Eligible SC and ST students pursuing studies after Class 10 under the applicable Central Government scholarship rules.
- Benefit: Course-related fees and maintenance assistance according to the applicable category, course and institution.
- Application: Through the prescribed scholarship portal/institutional process.
3. Minority Post-Matric Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students from notified minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Parsis, studying from Class 11 to PhD.
- Marks: At least 50% in the previous final examination.
- Income: Parental/guardian income up to ₹2 lakh per year.
- Benefit: Course-fee and maintenance assistance under prescribed rates.
- Application: National Scholarship Portal.
Explore more minority scholarship options available at minority scholarships in India
4. Minority Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
- Eligibility: Minority students pursuing eligible professional or technical UG/PG courses with at least 50% marks in the previous final examination.
- Income: Parents’/guardians’ annual income up to ₹2.5 lakh.
- Benefit: Course fee and maintenance assistance; eligible students in notified premier institutions can receive full course-fee reimbursement.
If you are searching for more scholarships based on merit, explore: Scholarship for Merit-Based Students in India
How to Apply for Scholarship for Tamil Nadu Students?
- Check the scholarship’s eligibility, income and course requirements.
- Prepare the required certificates and academic records.
- Apply through the TNSSP/USSP, NSP, institution or concerned department, depending on the scholarship.
- Complete institutional or departmental verification.
- Track the application and payment status.
Documents Required
Depending on the scholarship, students may need:
- Aadhaar card
- Community certificate
- Income certificate
- Previous examination marksheet
- Bonafide/student certificate
- Bank account details
- Admission or course proof
- Disability certificate, where applicable
Important: Scholarship amounts, eligibility rules, deadlines and document requirements can change between academic years. Check the latest notification on the concerned government department, TNSSP, NSP or official scholarship provider before applying.
Before You Apply
Scholarship rules can differ by academic year. Check the concerned Tamil Nadu Government department, National Scholarship Portal or official scholarship provider for the latest eligibility, income limit, scholarship amount, application deadline and document requirements before submitting your application.
