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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme

The scheme offers financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC) and Most Backward Classes (MBC) studying in English medium from 6th to 10th standard. It covers tuition and examination fees.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Tuition Fee for 6th to 8th Standard: ₹200/- per year (₹20/- per month for 10 months). - Tuition Fee for 9th to 10th Standard: ₹250/- per year (₹25/- per month for 10 months). - Examination Fee for 10th Standard: Full coverage of the examination fee.

Who can apply

The beneficiary should be a student.; The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.; The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).; Parents' income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- (for Backward Classes (BC) students).; There should be no graduate in the family (for Backward Classes (BC) students).; The beneficiary should be studying in 11th or 12th standard in an English medium school.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of the “Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme” scheme?

The scheme offers financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC) and Most Backward Classes (MBC) studying in English medium from 6th to 10th standard. It covers tuition and examination fees.

Who is eligible for the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme?

Students from Backward Classes (BC) and Most Backward Classes (MBC) studying in English medium from 6th to 10th standard are eligible.

What is the income limit for BC students?

The income of the parents should not exceed [?]1,00,000/- for BC students.

Are there any income restrictions for MBC students?

No, there are no income restrictions for MBC students under this scheme.

What benefits are provided through the scheme?

The scheme provides tuition fees and covers the full examination fee for eligible students.

How much is the tuition fee for students in 6th to 8th standard?

The scheme provides [?]200/- per year ([?]20/- per month for 10 months) as tuition fees for students in 6th to 8th standard.

How much is the tuition fee for students in 9th and 10th standard?

Students in 9th and 10th standard receive [?]250/- per year ([?]25/- per month for 10 months) as tuition fees.

Is the examination fee covered under the scheme?

Yes, the full examination fee for students in the 10th standard is covered by the scheme.

Is there any age limit to apply for the scholarship?

No specific age limit is mentioned, but students must be studying in 6th to 10th standard.

Where can students get the application form?

The application form can be obtained from the student's school.