Award brief
| Award value | The scholarship provides up to Rs. 2,00,000 annually for students from Tamil Nadu's OBC, MBC, and... |
|---|---|
| Last date | The official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call. |
| Who can apply | Family income: Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh a year. Category: Other Backward Class (OBC) |
| Provider | Backward Classes Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scholarship provides up to Rs. 2,00,000 annually for students from Tamil Nadu's OBC, MBC, and DNC communities. The official listing gives no last date. Applications are submitted offline to the Commissioner of Backward Classes Welfare.

This scholarship aims to provide financial support to students from Tamil Nadu who belong to the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities.
It is managed by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu.
Eligible students can receive reimbursement for tuition, exam fees, and other compulsory fees.
This assistance is crucial for students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses at prestigious Central Government institutions like IITs, IIMs, IIITs, NITs, and Central Universities.
Eligibility
- Family income
- Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh a year
- Category
- Other Backward Class (OBC)
- State
- Tamil Nadu
Conditions in the official listing
Eligibility:
- Academic: Must be pursuing UG or PG courses in IIT, IIM, IIIT, NIT, or Central Universities.
- Income: Parental annual income must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000.
- Category: Must belong to Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), or Denotified Communities (DNC).
- Residence: Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
Two cases, worked through
Qualifies
Does not qualify
Each case is built only from the conditions in the official listing. Your own case may differ; the call decides.
Award value in detail
Award value:
- Up to Rs. 2,00,000 annually for tuition, exam fees, and other compulsory fees.
The scholarship amount is reimbursed every year for the entire duration of the student's UG or PG course.
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Application steps
Application steps:
- Fill out the application form.
- Get the application approved by the Principal of the Institution.
- Submit the filled application with all enclosures to the Commissioner of Backward Classes Welfare.
Common application errors
Common application errors:
- Missing required documents such as the Community Certificate or Income Certificate.
- Not getting the application verified by the Principal.
- Submitting an incomplete application form.
Questions and answers
What is the purpose of this scholarship?
It provides financial assistance to students from Tamil Nadu's BC, MBC, and DNC communities for UG/PG courses.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
Students from Tamil Nadu's BC, MBC, and DNC communities studying at specific Central Government institutions.
What is the maximum family income for eligibility?
The annual family income must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000.
What institutions are covered under this scholarship?
The scholarship covers IITs, IIMs, IIITs, NITs, and Central Universities.
How much financial assistance is provided?
The scholarship reimburses up to Rs. 2,00,000 per year for tuition and other fees.
How can students apply for the scholarship?
Students must fill out the application form, get it approved by the Principal, and submit it to the Commissioner.
Is there a limit to the number of scholarships awarded?
Yes, selection may depend on marks in the plus two public exams if applications exceed available scholarships.
Where can I get help with the application process?
Students can seek assistance from the District Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Office.
Official call and application portal
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in
- Community List bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in, PDF
jsrr.in is an independent index, not a funding agency or a government body. The provider's official call is final: confirm every condition, amount and date there, and do not pay anyone who offers to apply for you.
This entry was drafted with AI tools from the official listing. Each amount and date in it was checked automatically against that listing; read the official call before you apply.
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