The Postmatric Scholarship Scheme 2025 by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, offers financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC). The scheme targets Class 11 and 12 students enrolled in English medium schools, ensuring access to education by covering tuition and examination fees.
Short Summary
• State: Tamil Nadu
• Applicable Classes: 11th and 12th (English medium only)
• Target Groups: BC, MBC, DNC students
• Scholarship Amount: ₹500 tuition assistance + Full examination fee coverage
• Mode of Application: Offline through the educational institution
• Income Limit: ₹1,00,000 (for BC students)
• Special Condition: No graduate in the family (for BC students)
Benefits
• Tuition Fee Assistance: ₹500 per year (₹50 per month for 10 months)
• Full Examination Fee: 12th-standard students receive complete coverage for final exam fees
• Helps reduce the financial burden on families from backward and underrepresented communities
• Encourages higher secondary education in English medium for socio-economically disadvantaged groups
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
• Must belong to BC, MBC, or DNC categories
• Must be a student of Class 11 or 12, studying in an English-medium school
• For BC students:
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000
- No other graduate in the family
• For MBC/DNC students: - No income limit is mentioned specifically under this scheme
Exclusions
• Students not enrolled in English-medium institutions are not eligible
• Students from families where there is already a graduate (for BC applicants)
• Incomplete applications or a lack of proper documentation will lead to disqualification
Application Process (Offline)
- Collect the application form from your respective school or institution
- Fill out the form accurately, paste a passport-sized photo, and self-attest necessary documents
- Submit the completed form to the head of the institution
- Request an acknowledgment receipt with date, time, and (if available) application ID
- School authorities will forward the proposal to the Welfare Department for processing
Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card or other valid ID proof
• Caste Certificate (BC/MBC/DNC)
• Income Certificate (mandatory for BC students only)
• Admission proof for Class 11 or 12
• Bank account details (in the name of the student)
• No-graduate certificate (for BC students)
• Any additional documents as directed by the school or welfare office
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the objective of the “Postmatric Scholarship” scheme?
The scheme aimed at supporting students from the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) in Tamil through financial assistance to students securing the top two ranks in the 12th Public examination in each district.
Q: Who is eligible for the Postmatric Scholarship?
Students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) studying in the 11th or 12th standard in English medium schools are eligible.
Q: What benefits does the scholarship provide?
The scholarship provides tuition fee assistance of ₹500/- (₹50/- per month for 10 months) and full coverage of the examination fee for 12th standard students.
Q: Is there an income limit for eligibility?
Yes, for BC students, the parents’ annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-. There is no income limit for MBC and DNC students.
Q: Are there any special conditions for BC students?
Yes, BC students must belong to a family with no graduates, and their parents’ annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
Q: Do MBC and DNC students have any income restrictions?
No, MBC and DNC students do not have any income restrictions to apply for this scholarship.
Q: What documents are needed to apply for the scholarship?
Applicants need to submit income proof, community certificate, proof of education, bank account details, and for BC students, a no-graduate certificate.
Q: Are the examination fees covered under this scheme?
Yes, the examination fees are fully covered for 12th standard students.
Q: Where can students apply for the Postmatric Scholarship?
Students can apply through their respective schools, which will forward the applications to the relevant authorities.
Q: How long is the scholarship provided for?
The scholarship scheme covers a period of 10 months, providing ₹50/- per month for tuition fees.