Postmatric Scholarship
✓ Information verified — April 2026Postmatric Scholarship is a financial assistance scheme run by the Tamil Nadu government to support Backward Classes (BC) and Most Backward Classes (MBC) students. The scheme helps students studying in 11th and 12th standard in English Medium schools by covering their tuition and examination fees. Its main purpose is to reduce the financial burden on economically weaker students and promote higher secondary education among disadvantaged communities.
What You Get
- Coverage of tuition fees for 11th and 12th standard studies
- Payment of examination fees
- Financial assistance to reduce out-of-pocket expenses
- Support for English Medium school education
Who Can Apply
- Age: 16–21 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Student must belong to Backward Classes (BC) or Most Backward Classes (MBC) community
- Must be studying in 11th or 12th standard
- Must be enrolled in English Medium schools
- Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
- Family income should fall within economically weaker section criteria
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate
- 3. Community Certificate
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. School Admission Certificate
- 7. Tuition Fee Receipt
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
- 16–21 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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