What is TN ADT Hostels & Scholarships?
Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department (ADT) runs 450+ government hostels across Tamil Nadu providing free accommodation, meals, and study facilities for SC and ST students from Class 6 to PG. Additionally, ADT provides: (1) Free school uniform and bags (Class 1-12); (2) Pre-matric scholarship ₹150-₹750/month; (3) Post-matric scholarship top-up ₹2,000-₹15,000/year (additional to NSP central scholarship); (4) Coaching for civil services, UPSC, TNPSC, banking for SC/ST candidates (free residential coaching); (5) Special scholarship for SC/ST students pursuing MBBS, Engineering, Law, MBA: ₹15,000-₹25,000/year. Apply at ADT district offices or scholarships via NSP/TN Scholar portal.
TN ADT Hostels & Scholarships — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Hostels & Scholarships 2026 — Free Hostel + ₹15,000 Top-up for SC/ST |
| State | Tamil Nadu (तमिल नाडु) |
| Launched By | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Launch Year | 1980 |
| Benefit | Free hostel accommodation + meals + ₹15K-₹25K/year scholarship + free civil services coaching for SC/ST |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 2 lakh+ SC/ST students in ADT hostels and scholarship schemes |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.adtw.tn.gov.in |
Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare — 450+ government hostels free। SC/ST students Class 6 से PG तक free stay + meals। Scholarship ₹150-₹750/माह (pre-matric), ₹15,000-₹25,000/वर्ष (professional courses)। UPSC/TNPSC free residential coaching।
Free hostel + meals + ₹15,000-₹25,000/वर्ष scholarship + free UPSC/TNPSC coaching — TN SC/ST students
தமிழ்நாடு ஆதி திராவிட நலத்துறை SC/ST மாணவர்களுக்கு இலவச அரசு விடுதி வசதி, உணவு, ₹15,000-₹25,000 ஆண்டு உதவித்தொகை மற்றும் IAS/IPS போன்ற போட்டி தேர்வுகளுக்கு இலவச கோச்சிங் வழங்குகிறது. 500க்கும் அதிகமான அரசு விடுதிகள் மாநிலம் முழுவதும் உள்ளன.
📌 फायदा: இலவச விடுதி + உணவு + ₹25,000/ஆண்டு உதவித்தொகை + இலவச போட்டி தேர்வு பயிற்சி
पात्रता:
தமிழ்நாட்டில் SC/ST சமுதாயத்தைச் சேர்ந்த மாணவர், குடும்ப வருமானம் ₹2.5 லட்சத்திற்கும் குறைவாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
adi.tn.gov.in இல் ஆன்லைனில் விண்ணப்பிக்கவும் அல்லது மாவட்ட ஆதி திராவிட நல அலுவலகத்தை தொடர்பு கொள்ளவும்.
Benefits of TN ADT Hostels & Scholarships
✅ Free hostel accommodation + meals + ₹15K-₹25K/year scholarship + free civil services coaching for SC/ST
Free hostel + meals + ₹15,000-₹25,000/वर्ष scholarship + free UPSC/TNPSC coaching — TN SC/ST students
Who is Eligible for TN ADT Hostels & Scholarships?
- ✓ Tamil Nadu resident belonging to Scheduled Caste (Adi Dravidar) or Scheduled Tribe category
- ✓ Studying Class 6 to PG/Professional course
- ✓ Annual family income below ₹2 lakh (for hostel and scholarship)
- ✓ SC/ST caste certificate from Tamil Nadu Revenue Department
- ✓ For free hostel: student must secure admission in Government/Aided school/college in the town where hostel exists
Documents Required for TN ADT Hostels & Scholarships
How to Apply for TN ADT Hostels & Scholarships Online?
- 1ADT district office ya adtw.tn.gov.in se hostel availability check karein for your town
- 2Hostel Warden ya ADT district office mein application submit karein — caste cert, income, admission letter
- 3Scholarship: NSP (scholarships.gov.in) ya TN Scholar Portal pe apply karein annually
- 4Free coaching: ADT district office se 'Adi Dravidar Civil Services Coaching' apply
Official Government Portal — Tamil Nadu
Use www.adtw.tn.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗 Apply at ADT district office or adtw.tn.gov.in