Sarkari Yojana

Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses)

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu pays full tuition, special and compulsory fees and exam fees for BC, MBC and DNC students in 3-year polytechnic diplomas whose family income is up to ₹1,00,000 and who have no diploma holder or graduate at home.

About Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses)

On 7th May, 2012, the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu launched the “Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses)”. It is meant to help students from the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC) who want to continue their studies at polytechnic institutions.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

07 May 2012

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only students are eligible

Only students are eligible.

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Eligible students must be Tamil Nadu residents

Eligible students must be Tamil Nadu residents.

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Eligible students must belong to the Backward Classes…

Eligible students must belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), or De-notified Communities (DNC).

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Eligible students must be studying a 3 year…

Eligible students must be studying a 3 year Diploma course at a Government or Government Aided Polytechnic.

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The family's annual income must not go beyond…

The family's annual income must not go beyond ₹1,00,000/-.

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No one in the student's family should already…

No one in the student's family should already hold a Diploma/ Graduate qualification.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance:

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The entire tuition fee is paid

The entire tuition fee is paid.

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Special fees and other compulsory fees that are…

Special fees and other compulsory fees that are non-refundable are met.

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The examination fee is reimbursed completely as per…

The examination fee is reimbursed completely as per government norms.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card or…

Identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card or any document the authority directs.

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The applicant's caste certificate

The applicant's caste certificate.

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Proof of admission or enrolment, such as an…

Proof of admission or enrolment, such as an admission letter (Government or Government Aided Arts and Science College).

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Bank account information for crediting the fee reimbursement

Bank account information for crediting the fee reimbursement.

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A certificate of income confirming that family income…

A certificate of income confirming that family income is below ₹1,00,000/-.

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A No Graduate Certificate (by self-declaration or from…

A No Graduate Certificate (by self-declaration or from a gazetted officer)

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Academic records from earlier studies (as required by…

Academic records from earlier studies (as required by the college).

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Other documents, if asked for

Other documents, if asked for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2012-05-07

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Step-1: Get the application form from the Government or Government Aided Polytechnic College concerned. Step-2: Fill in each mandatory field, affix a passport-size photograph (signed across, if needed), and attach copies of all required documents, self-attesting them if required. Step-3: Hand the completed and signed form, with documents, to the institution. Step-4: Collect an acknowledgment or receipt from the authority concerned and verify it states the submission date and time and any unique identification number.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References