Arjun from Tirunelveli finished his 12th from a government school. His family couldn’t afford college fees. His sister was already receiving ₹1,000 every month under the Pudhumai Penn scheme. Then his teacher told him: “Tamizh Pudhalvan is the same scheme — for boys.” Arjun applied through his college Nodal Officer via UMIS portal. Within 3 weeks, ₹1,000 appeared in his bank account. It covers his bus pass and study materials every month.
Tamizh Pudhalvan Scheme (தமிழ் புதல்வன் திட்டம்) — Tamil Nadu Government’s monthly scholarship for male students from government schools who pursue higher education. Launched on August 9, 2024 by CM M.K. Stalin in Coimbatore. Currently 3.28 lakh boys receive ₹1,000 every month directly in their bank accounts.
This is the male counterpart of the Pudhumai Penn Scheme (புதுமை பெண் திட்டம்) — both provide identical benefits, one for girls and one for boys.
Official Apply: 👉 umis.tn.gov.in Department: Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu
💡 Quick Answer: Amount: ₹1,000/month — directly to Aadhaar-linked bank account (DBT) Who: Male students from govt/govt-aided Tamil medium schools — now in UG/diploma/ITI Apply: Through college Nodal Officer → UMIS portal Stackable: Yes — can receive along with NSP, BC, SC/ST scholarships Budget 2025-26: ₹420 crore allocated Helpline: Contact college Nodal Officer or 044-24306001 (Social Welfare Dept)
Scheme Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Tamizh Pudhalvan Thittam (தமிழ் புதல்வன் திட்டம்) |
| Launched | August 9, 2024 — CM M.K. Stalin, Coimbatore |
| Amount | ₹1,000 per month |
| Beneficiaries | 3.28 lakh boys (active) |
| Budget 2025-26 | ₹420 crore |
| Duration | Full course duration — UG degree / diploma / ITI |
| Mode | DBT — Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Apply portal | umis.tn.gov.in (via college Nodal Officer) |
| Certification | Twice a year — June 30 & December 31 |
Eligibility (தகுதி நிபந்தனைகள்)
You must be:
- Male student — permanent resident of Tamil Nadu
- Completed Class 6 to Class 12 in a Government or Government-Aided Tamil Medium school
- Currently enrolled in any of these courses after 12th:
- Undergraduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom, BE, MBBS, etc.)
- Diploma
- Polytechnic
- ITI
- Paramedical / Vocational / Integrated programs
Government-Aided Tamil Medium schools are eligible — both government and aided schools count.
NOT eligible:
- Students who studied in private unaided schools — even Tamil medium private schools do NOT qualify
- Students who completed even one year in a private school are disqualified
- Female students — they apply under Pudhumai Penn scheme instead
No income limit — the scheme is open to all eligible male students regardless of family income.
Stackable with other scholarships — you can receive this ₹1,000 along with:
- NSP (National Scholarship Portal) scholarships
- BC/MBC/SC/ST scholarships
- Any other central or state financial aid
Key Unique Features
1. Multiple brothers eligible If 2 or 3 brothers in the same family qualify — each gets ₹1,000 separately. There is no “one per family” restriction.
2. No usage restrictions The money is yours — use for bus pass, textbooks, accommodation, food — no bills or receipts needed.
3. Automatic monthly payments No need to apply every month. Once approved, ₹1,000 comes automatically each month until course completion.
4. Zero balance bank account College/university helps open a zero-balance bank account — no minimum balance required.
How to Apply — Step by Step
The application goes through your college — not directly online.
Step 1: Get your EMIS ID EMIS ID is your school identification number. Find it on your SSLC or HSC certificate (look for “T.M.R. Code Number” — it’s a 16-digit number). This is your key to the UMIS portal.
Step 2: Contact your college Nodal Officer Every government and government-aided college has a designated Nodal Officer for UMIS/scholarship schemes. Meet them personally — they will guide you through the process.
Step 3: Login to UMIS portal umis.tn.gov.in → Login with your UMIS ID (provided by Nodal Officer)
Default password: last 4 digits of registered mobile number + date of birth
Step 4: Fill the Tamizh Pudhalvan application After login → find “Tamizh Pudhalvan Scheme” application → fill:
- Personal details
- School history (Class 6-12 details)
- Current course and college
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
Step 5: Upload documents
- Aadhaar card
- SSLC / HSC certificates (showing govt school history)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Bank passbook copy
- Passport size photo
- College enrollment proof
Step 6: Submit → Nodal Officer verification Your Nodal Officer verifies and forwards to Higher Education Department → approval → DBT transfer begins.
Processing time: Typically 15-30 days after submission.
Bonafide Certification — Important
Every 6 months, your college must certify that you are still an active student:
- June 30 — end of first semester
- December 31 — end of second semester
If certification is missed → payments pause until renewed. Remind your college Nodal Officer before these dates.
Tamizh Pudhalvan vs Pudhumai Penn
| Tamizh Pudhalvan | Pudhumai Penn | |
|---|---|---|
| For | Boys (ஆண் மாணவர்கள்) | Girls (பெண் மாணவர்கள்) |
| Amount | ₹1,000/month | ₹1,000/month |
| School requirement | Govt/aided Tamil medium — Class 6-12 | Same |
| Higher education | UG/Diploma/ITI | Same |
| Portal | umis.tn.gov.in | Same |
| Launched | August 2024 | 2023 |
Both schemes together cover boys and girls from government school backgrounds. If you have a sister — she applies under Pudhumai Penn. You apply under Tamizh Pudhalvan.
Common Problems + Solutions
“My name is not appearing in UMIS” Contact your college Nodal Officer — they can add/update your profile. EMIS ID must match your school records exactly.
“Payment not received after approval” Check: Is your bank account Aadhaar-linked? If not — visit bank branch and complete Aadhaar seeding. Payments go to Aadhaar-linked accounts only.
“Application rejected” Common reasons: Private school history detected, EMIS ID mismatch, incomplete documents. Contact Nodal Officer for specific rejection reason.
“I studied in a private school for one year” Unfortunately not eligible — even one year in a private school disqualifies. The scheme requires all of Class 6-12 in government or government-aided schools.
“I’m already receiving BC scholarship — can I still apply?” Yes — Tamizh Pudhalvan is stackable. You receive both separately.
FAQs
Tamizh Pudhalvan scheme ke liye kaise apply karein? (தமிழ் புதல்வன் திட்டம் எப்படி விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்?) Apne college ke Nodal Officer se milein → UMIS ID lein → umis.tn.gov.in par login karein → Tamizh Pudhalvan application fill karein → documents upload karein → submit.
EMIS ID kahan milega? SSLC ya HSC certificate mein — “T.M.R. Code Number” — 16-digit number. Ya college Nodal Officer se lein.
Kya private school students eligible hain? Nahi — Class 6-12 poori government ya government-aided Tamil medium school mein honi chahiye. Ek saal bhi private school mein hoga toh disqualify ho jaoge.
Kya dono scholarships ek saath milti hain? Haan — Tamizh Pudhalvan NSP, BC/MBC, SC/ST ke saath stack hota hai. Alag-alag milta hai.
Payment kab aata hai? Approval ke 15-30 din mein. Phir automatically har mahine aata hai. Bonafide certification June 30 aur December 31 ko zaroori hai.
Helpline: 044-24306001 (Social Welfare Dept) | College Nodal Officer
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| UMIS Portal (Apply) | umis.tn.gov.in |
| TN Social Welfare Dept | tnsocialwelfare.tn.gov.in |
| TN State Scholarship Portal | ssp.tnega.org |
| TNeGA | tnega.tn.gov.in |
| Helpline | 044-24306001 |
Arjun’s ₹1,000 comes every month without fail. He uses it for his bus pass and study materials. “இது என் உழைப்பின் பலன்,” he says — “This is the reward for my efforts.”
Tamil Nadu government school mein padhे hain aur college mein hain — aaj apne college Nodal Officer se milein aur Tamizh Pudhalvan ke liye apply karein.
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Information based on tnsocialwelfare.tn.gov.in official sources and Tamil Nadu Government Budget announcements.