What is TN BC/MBC Post-Matric Scholarship?
Distinct from Tamil Nadu's state-run BC/MBC/DNC post-matric scholarship, this is the **central-scheme variant** for BC/MBC/DNT students — funded by the Ministry of Social Justice at Delhi and implemented in Tamil Nadu through the state Backward Classes Welfare Department. Because it is a central scheme, applications flow through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in (not the state e-Scholarship Portal), and the annual family income ceiling is ₹2 lakh (versus the varying state-scheme ceilings). Around 5 lakh TN BC/MBC/DNT students draw this central scholarship each year — significantly smaller than the state scheme's 12 lakh reach, because many TN candidates who qualify for both prefer the state scheme's slightly more generous maintenance and its thesis/study-tour components. Maintenance runs ₹530 to ₹1,200 per month for hostellers with lower rates for day scholars, full tuition reimbursed. Applications open on NSP between July and November each year.
TN BC/MBC Post-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNT Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹1,200/Month for Backward Class Students |
| State | Tamil Nadu (तमिल नाडु) |
| Launched By | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Launch Year | 2008 |
| Benefit | Full tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/month maintenance for BC/MBC/DNT students Class 11 to PhD |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 5 lakh+ BC/MBC/DNT students annually in Tamil Nadu |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNT Post-Matric Scholarship — Class 11 से PhD तक पूरी tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/माह maintenance। परिवार आय ≤ ₹2 लाख। 5 लाख+ BC/MBC/DNT छात्र सालाना। scholarships.gov.in पर July-November apply।
पूरी tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/माह maintenance — TN BC/MBC/DNT छात्र Class 11 से PhD
தமிழ்நாடு பிற்படுத்தப்பட்ட/மிகவும் பிற்படுத்தப்பட்ட வகுப்பு (BC/MBC/DNT) மாணவர்களுக்கான மேற்படிப்பு உதவித்தொகை திட்டம் 11ஆம் வகுப்பு முதல் PhD வரை முழு கல்வி கட்டணம் மற்றும் மாதம் ₹530-₹1,200 maintenance allowance வழங்குகிறது. tnscholarships.gov.in போர்டல் மூலம் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.
📌 फायदा: முழு கல்வி கட்டணம் + மாதம் ₹530-₹1,200 maintenance allowance
पात्रता:
தமிழ்நாட்டில் BC/MBC/DNT சமுதாயத்தைச் சேர்ந்த மாணவர், குடும்ப வருமானம் ₹2.5 லட்சத்திற்கும் குறைவாக, அரசு அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட நிறுவனத்தில் படிக்க வேண்டும்.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
tnscholarships.gov.in அல்லது scholarships.gov.in இல் ஆன்லைனில் விண்ணப்பிக்கவும். கல்லூரி/பள்ளி வழியாகவும் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்.
Benefits of TN BC/MBC Post-Matric Scholarship
✅ Full tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/month maintenance for BC/MBC/DNT students Class 11 to PhD
पूरी tuition fee + ₹530-₹1,200/माह maintenance — TN BC/MBC/DNT छात्र Class 11 से PhD
Who is Eligible for TN BC/MBC Post-Matric Scholarship?
- ✓ Must be a Tamil Nadu resident belonging to a community notified by the state as Backward Class (BC), Most Backward Class (MBC), or De-notified Tribe (DNT)
- ✓ Should be enrolled in Class 11, Class 12, ITI, a diploma, UG, PG, or PhD programme at a recognized institution
- ✓ Annual family income needs to stay under ₹2 lakh
- ✓ Needs a valid BC/MBC/DNT caste certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu Revenue Department
- ✓ Must hold an Aadhaar card showing a Tamil Nadu address
Documents Required for TN BC/MBC Post-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply for TN BC/MBC Post-Matric Scholarship Online?
- 1scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal) पर जाएं
- 2New Registration: Aadhaar + TN address + mobile OTP
- 3Login → 'Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC' / 'BC/MBC' → Tamil Nadu select
- 4Academic + caste + income details fill करें
- 5Documents upload: caste cert, income cert, marksheet, bonafide, fee receipt, passbook
- 6Backward Classes Welfare Dept approves → DBT in 60-90 days
Official Government Portal — Tamil Nadu
Applications go through scholarships.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 Apply at National Scholarship Portal — scholarships.gov.in