If you’re from Tamil Nadu and dreaming of cracking the UPSC Civil Services Exam, here’s a golden chance that you shouldn’t miss! The Naan Mudhalvan UPSC Scholarship Exam 2025 is officially scheduled, and this scholarship could be your stepping stone toward free coaching and monthly financial support. Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand – no jargon, no fuss.
📅 Exam Date Announced!
The Naan Mudhalvan UPSC Prelims Scholarship Exam 2025 will be conducted on:
🗓 Date: 26th July 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Mode: OMR-based (Offline)
So mark your calendar, and don’t forget to download your hall ticket in the 3rd week of July 2025 from the official portal.
🎯 What is This Scholarship All About?
The Naan Mudhalvan initiative by the Tamil Nadu government is all about giving deserving youth a fighting chance to crack national-level exams like UPSC. Under this scheme:
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1000 students will be selected based on a screening test.
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Each selected candidate will get ₹7,500 per month for 10 months.
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The scholarship is aimed at helping you prepare for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026.
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No separate entrance test will be conducted for All India Civil Services Coaching Centre (AICSCC).
🏫 Bonus: Get Trained at Top Coaching Institutes
Your score in this scholarship exam will also be used to shortlist candidates for:
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225 seats at AICSCC, Chennai (Full-Time Residential)
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100 seats for Part-Time Coaching at Chennai
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100 seats each for Full-Time Residential Coaching at Coimbatore and Madurai
No extra exam needed. Just crack the Naan Mudhalvan exam, and you’re in the race!
📜 Educational Qualification
To apply, you must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university in India.
🧓 Age Criteria (as on 01.08.2026)
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General Category: Max 32 years
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BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC: Max 35 years
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SC/ST/SC(A): Max 37 years
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Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Max 42 years
✅ Minimum age: 21 years for all
🛑 Note: If you’ve already received the Naan Mudhalvan Prelims scholarship twice (in 2023-24 or 2024-25), you’re not eligible this year. But you can still apply for AICSCC coaching selection!
📝 Important Dates You Must Remember
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Release | 26 June 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 26 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 July 2025 |
| Hall Ticket Release | 3rd week of July |
| Exam Date | 26 July 2025 |
👉 Apply at: https://portal.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in/prelims_registration/
🧾 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Type: OMR-based
Duration: 2 hours
Questions: 100 (90 GS + 10 CSAT)
Marks: 200 (2 marks/question)
❌ Negative Marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer
📘 Language: English only
Syllabus Overview:
General Studies (GS):
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Current affairs
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History & Indian National Movement
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Indian & World Geography
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Indian Polity & Governance
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Economic & Social Development
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Environmental Ecology & Biodiversity
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General Science
CSAT:
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Logical reasoning & analytical ability
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Mental ability
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Basic numeracy (Class 10 level)
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Data interpretation (Class 10 level)
🏢 Where Will the Exam Be Held?
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Exam centres available in all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu.
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You can choose your preferred centre while filling out the form.
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Final venue details will be in your hall ticket.
🧑💼 Who Cannot Apply?
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If you’re already working in a government job, you cannot apply.
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If you fail to apply for UPSC Prelims 2026 after getting this scholarship, your stipend will be stopped.
🏕️ Coaching & Hostel Facilities
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Residential coaching includes free food & accommodation.
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Part-time coaching does not provide hostel facilities.
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Classes are held:
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Full-time: 10 AM – 5 PM
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Part-time: Weekdays (6–8 PM), Weekends (10:30 AM–5:30 PM)
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Caution deposit (refundable): ₹3,000 (for Chennai centre only)
📞 Need Help?
Feel free to contact:
📱 Phone: 9043710214 / 9043710211
📧 Email: [email protected]
Final Thoughts
The Naan Mudhalvan UPSC Scholarship 2025 is a golden ticket for serious aspirants in Tamil Nadu. Whether you’re from a small town or a metro city, this is your chance to prepare for India’s toughest exam without worrying about coaching fees or resources.
So, stop overthinking and apply before 10th July 2025. Your UPSC journey could begin right here!