About this education scheme
This scheme provides free education scholarships for students from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities pursuing 3-year Diploma courses in Government and Government-Aided Polytechnics.
The "Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses)" launched on 7th May, 2012, by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, is designed to support students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) who wish to pursue higher education in polytechnic institutions.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses) (FESFTYDPC) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Backward Classes Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department |
| Launch year | 2012 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Tamil Nadu |
| Official portal | tn.gov.in |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 1 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🏷️OBC
- 💰Income up to Rs. 1 lakh
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance:
- Full payment of tuition fees.
- Coverage of special and other non-refundable compulsory fees.
- Full reimbursement of examination fees as per government norms.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary should be a student.
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and De-notified Communities (DNC).
- The beneficiary should be pursuing studying in 3 year Diploma courses in Government and Government Aided Polytechnics.
- The beneficiary’s family income should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- annually.
- There should not be any Diploma/ Graduate in the family.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step-1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the concerned Government or Government Aided Polytechnic College.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the institution.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Important dates
| Launch / start | 07 May 2012 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of this scheme?
This scheme provides free education scholarships for students from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities pursuing 3-years Diploma courses in Government and Government-Aided Polytechnics.
Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
Students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) who are pursuing three-year Diploma courses in Government or Government-Aided Polytechnics.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the tuition fee, special fee, other non-refundable compulsory fees, and the full examination fee.
Is there an income limit for eligibility?
Yes, the annual income of the applicant's parents should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/-.
Can a student apply if another family member holds a diploma or graduate degree?
No, the scholarship requires that there be no diploma or graduate holders in the applicant’s family.
Are students from private polytechnics eligible?
No, the scholarship is only available to students enrolled in Government and Government-Aided Polytechnics.
How long does the scholarship last?
The scholarship is available for the entire three-year duration of the Diploma course.
When was this scheme introduced?
The scheme was introduced on May 7, 2012.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants need to provide an income certificate, community certificate, proof of diploma admission, and an affidavit stating that no family member holds a diploma or graduate degree.
Does the income certificate need to be in a specific format?
Yes, the income certificate must be issued by a recognized government authority in the prescribed format.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines-2 cms.tn.gov.in (PDF)
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