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Scholarships to Students Studying in Central Government Institution like IIT, IIM, IIIT, NIT and Central Universities

The scholarship provides financial assistance to students from Tamil Nadu's BC, MBC, and DNC communities pursuing UG/PG courses at premier Central Government institutions like IITs, IIMs, IIITs, NITs, and Central Universities.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Scholarships to Students Studying in Central Government Institution like IIT, IIM, IIIT, NIT and Central Universities" launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to support Tamil Nadu students from the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) who are pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in institutions such as IITs, IIMs, IIITs, NITs, and Central Universities. Eligible students receive annual reimbursement of tuition fees, exam fees, and other compulsory fees.

Benefits

₹2.0 L · annual

  • Financial Assistance: Financial support for tuition, exam fees, and other compulsory fees up to ₹2,00,000/- annually.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The beneficiary should be a student.

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    The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

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    The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC)/ Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ Denotified Communities (DNC).

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    The beneficiary should be pursuing UG/PG courses in IIT/ IIM/ IIIT/ NIT and Central Universities.

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    The beneficiary's parental annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.

Required Documents

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    Copy of recent photograph.
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    Birth Certificate.
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    Community Certificate.
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    Nativity Certificate.
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    Income Certificate obtained after 01.04.2023 from Revenue Authorities.
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    Copy of Aadhaar.
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    Marks obtained copy in Entrance exam to get admission to college.
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    Admission order copy.
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    Bonafide certificate from the Institution.
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    Copy of Identity card from the Institution.
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    Academic Certificate.
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    First page of Bank Passbook clearly showing the Account Number and IFSC Code.
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    Fees Paid receipt copies for the year 2023-24 (All the semesters for the year 2023-24).
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    > Note: All the enclosed copies should be self-attested.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • The eligible and willing students are requested to fill out the application forms and submit the filled application to the institutions and send the filled application with the concurrence of the Principal of the Institution with all enclosures to the under-mentioned Directorate.
Commissioner of Backward Classes Welfare,Ezhilagam Annex Building,2nd floor, Chepauk, Chennai-5.Phone: 044-28551462 E-mail: tngovtiitscholarship@gmail.com

Download the Application form through the below-mentioned link: