Pre-Matric Scholarship

PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

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State

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Ministry / nodal: Welfare Department

Department: BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Department

Nodal department: BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities

Tags: Scholarship, Education, Backward Classes, Minorities, Tamil Nadu, Financial Assistance, Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Students, MBC, BC, Welfare

Details

The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC) and Most Backward Classes (MBC) in Tamil Nadu. The scheme offers tuition fee support for students studying from 6th to 10th standard in English medium schools. For students in 6th to 8th standard, the tuition fee is Rs. 200 at the rate of Rs. 20 per month for 10 months. For students in 9th and 10th standard, the tuition fee is Rs. 250 at the rate of Rs. 25 per month for 10 months. Additionally, the examination fee is fully sanctioned for 10th standard students. The scheme has specific eligibility criteria for Backward Classes students, including a parental income limit of Rs. 1,00,000 and the condition that no graduate should be present in the family. For Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities students, there are no such conditions.

Tuition Fee From 6th to 8th Standard Rs.200/- at the rate of Rs.20/- per month for 10 months For 9th and 10th Standard Rs.250/- at the rate of Rs.25/- per month for 10 months Examination Fee Sanctioned in full for 10th Standard Students Conditions for Backward Classes Students

  1. The income of the parents should not exceed Rs.1,00,000/-
  2. There should be no graduate in the family.
    Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities Students No conditions

Sponsored by: State
Scheme type: Download

Benefits

  • - Tuition fee support for 6th to 8th standard students
  • Tuition fee support for 9th and 10th standard students
  • Full examination fee coverage for 10th standard students
  • Tuition fee support for 6th to 8th standard students
  • Tuition fee support for 9th and 10th standard students
  • Full examination fee coverage for 10th standard students

Eligibility

Students from Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes studying in 6th to 10th standard in English medium schools. For Backward Classes, parental income should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000 and there should be no graduate in the family. Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities students have no such conditions.

Application Process

Offline

Students can avail the scholarship by applying through the concerned department of the BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Department. Specific application procedures and required documents may be obtained from the department's office or website.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status