Chief Minister Merit Award
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Chief Minister Merit Award is a scholarship scheme run by the Tamil Nadu government to support meritorious students from SC and ST communities. It provides financial assistance to help talented students continue their higher education after completing their plus 2 examination. The scheme recognizes and rewards academic excellence among economically disadvantaged sections of society.
What You Get
- ₹3,000 per year for five years
- Total assistance of ₹15,000 over the scholarship period
- Award given to 1,000 boys and 1,000 girls (2,000 students total)
- Support to continue education after plus 2
Who Can Apply
- Age: 17–21 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must belong to SC (Scheduled Caste) or ST (Scheduled Tribe) community
- Must have appeared in plus 2 public examination in Tamil Nadu
- Selection based on merit in plus 2 examination marks
- Must continue pursuing education to receive the award
- Resident of Tamil Nadu
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Plus 2 Mark Sheet
- 4. Proof of Enrollment
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. School/College Admission Letter
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 17–21 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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