Financial Aid & Scholarships
Engineering Scholarships & Government Financial Aid
Verified government financial aid programs, 100% full fee waiver schemes for government school students, First Graduate concessions, and national merit grants.
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TN Govt 100% FreeGranted automatically during college admission reporting.
Tamil Nadu 7.5% Govt School Quota — 100% Free Education Scheme
Provider: Government of Tamil Nadu (Higher Education Department)
Financial Benefits:100% Full Waiver of Tuition Fees, Exam Fees, Hostel Fees, Mess Charges, and College Transport Fees in both Government and Self-Financing colleges. Paid directly by Tamil Nadu Government.
Eligibility Criteria:Students who studied continuously from Standard 6 to Standard 12 in Tamil Nadu Government Schools and admitted through TNEA 7.5% reservation.
Documents Required:
- ✓6th to 12th Govt School Study Certificate (Signed by Headmaster & CEO)
- ✓10th, 11th, and 12th Mark Sheets
- ✓Community Certificate
- ✓TNEA Allotment Order under 7.5% Quota
How to Apply:Automatic enrollment during TNEA counselling choice filling by selecting 7.5% category. No separate application needed.
Verified: 2026-08-20Apply on Portal
First GraduateSubmit along with TNEA certificate upload window.
Tamil Nadu First Generation Graduate Tuition Fee Concession
Provider: Government of Tamil Nadu
Financial Benefits:₹25,000 per year annual tuition fee concession throughout the 4-year B.E./B.Tech degree (Total benefit ₹1,00,000).
Eligibility Criteria:Students who are the first in their immediate family (parents and siblings) to pursue a graduate degree, admitted through TNEA Single-Window Counselling.
Documents Required:
- ✓First Graduate Certificate from Tahsildar / e-Sevai
- ✓Joint Declaration signed by student and parent
- ✓Ration Card / Family Card copy
How to Apply:Upload the First Graduate Certificate and Joint Declaration on the TNEA portal during application registration.
Verified: 2026-08-20Apply on Portal
Women Higher EducationRegistration opens after college academic session starts (Aug–Oct).
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Pudhumai Penn Scheme (₹1,000 / month)
Provider: Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu
Financial Benefits:₹1,000 per month credited directly to the student's bank account every month until undergraduate course completion.
Eligibility Criteria:Female students who studied Class 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu Government Schools and enrolled in higher undergraduate education.
Documents Required:
- ✓6th to 12th Govt School Study Certificate / EMIS Number
- ✓College ID Card & Bonafide Certificate
- ✓Student Aadhaar Card & Active Bank Account details
How to Apply:Apply through the official Pudhumai Penn portal / College nodal officer after joining the college.
Verified: 2026-08-20Apply on Portal
Post-Matric SchemeApplications open September–November each academic year.
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC / SCA / ST Students
Provider: Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu
Financial Benefits:Full non-refundable tuition fee waiver, examination fees, and monthly maintenance allowance.
Eligibility Criteria:SC / SCA / ST / Converted Christian students with annual family income below ₹2.50 Lakhs enrolled in engineering courses.
Documents Required:
- ✓Community Certificate
- ✓Income Certificate (< ₹2.50 Lakhs)
- ✓10th & 12th Mark Sheets
- ✓College Admission Allotment Order
- ✓Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar
How to Apply:Apply through the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Welfare Portal via college scholarship coordinator.
Verified: 2026-08-20Apply on Portal
Central Govt MeritUsually open July to October every year.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College Students (NSP)
Provider: Ministry of Education, Government of India
Financial Benefits:₹12,000 per annum for the first 3 years, and ₹20,000 for the 4th engineering year.
Eligibility Criteria:Students scoring above the 80th percentile in Class 12 board examinations with family income less than ₹4.50 Lakhs per annum.
Documents Required:
- ✓12th Mark Sheet (80th Percentile Cutoff Scorecard)
- ✓Income Certificate (< ₹4.50 Lakhs)
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Bonafide Certificate from College
How to Apply:Apply online directly on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Verified: 2026-08-20Apply on Portal