Launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, the “Postmatric Scholarship” scheme sought to assist students from Denotified Communities (DNC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Backward Classes (BC). The program helps students in English Medium in 11th and 12th standards pay for tuition and full examination costs by offering financial aid.
Scheme Benefits
The scholarship provides the following financial assistance:
- Tuition Fee Assistance: ₹500/- (₹50 per month for 10 months).
- Full Examination Fee Coverage for 12th-standard students.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Postmatric Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- The applicant must be a student studying in 11th or 12th standard in an English Medium school.
- The applicant must belong to one of the following communities:
- Backward Classes (BC)
- Most Backward Classes (MBC)
- Denotified Communities (DNC)
- Income Limit for BC Students: The parent’s annual income must not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
- Additional Condition for BC Students: The family must not have a graduate.
- No income restrictions for MBC and DNC students.
Application Process
Step-by-Step Offline Application Guide
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Collect the Application Form:
- Visit your educational institution to collect the official application form.
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Fill Out the Application Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields with accurate details.
- Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
- Ensure all required documents are attached (self-attested, if necessary).
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Submit the Application Form:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the necessary documents to your educational institution.
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Request an Acknowledgment:
- Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority.
- Ensure the acknowledgment includes details like date and time of submission and a unique reference number (if applicable).
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents along with their application form:
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card or any other government-approved ID)
- Caste Certificate (BC/MBC/DNC Certificate)
- Proof of Income (Only for BC students – issued by a competent authority)
- Admission Letter or Proof of Enrollment (For 11th/12th standard students)
- Bank Account Details (For direct benefit transfer)
- No-Graduate Certificate (For BC students – confirming no graduate in the family)
- Other Documents (if required by authorities)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for the Postmatric Scholarship?
Students who are residents of Tamil Nadu, belong to BC/MBC/DNC communities, and are studying in 11th or 12th standard in an English Medium school. - Is there an income limit for eligibility?
Yes, for BC students, the parent’s annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
For MBC and DNC students, there are no income restrictions. - Are there any special conditions for BC students?
Yes, BC students’ families must not have a graduate to be eligible. - Do MBC and DNC students have any income restrictions?
No, there are no income restrictions for MBC and DNC students. - What documents are needed to apply for the scholarship?
Applicants need to provide identity proof, caste certificate, income proof (for BC students), proof of enrollment, and bank details. - Are the examination fees covered under this scheme?
Yes, the full examination fees for 12th-standard students are covered under the scholarship. - How long is the scholarship provided for?
The scholarship is provided for a maximum of two years (11th and 12th standard).
Sources & References
- Guidelines
- Community List