Sarkari Yojana
Free Education Scheme
About Free Education Scheme
Introduced on 7th May, 2012 by Tamil Nadu’s Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, the “Free Education Scheme” lets students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC) and De-notified Communities (DNC) continue into higher education without having to pay fees. For those enrolled in 3-year undergraduate courses (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.) at Government and Government Aided Arts and Science Colleges, the scheme meets all special fees, non-refundable compulsory fees and examination fees.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
07 May 2012
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Free Education Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be students
Applicants must be students.
Applicants must reside in Tamil Nadu
Applicants must reside in Tamil Nadu.
Applicants must be from the Backward Classes (BC),…
Applicants must be from the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), or Denotified Communities (DNC).
Applicants must be pursuing a 3-year undergraduate degree…
Applicants must be pursuing a 3-year undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.).
Applicants must be admitted to a Government or…
Applicants must be admitted to a Government or Government Aided Arts and Science College.
Benefits Provided
Free Education Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance: The government pays the special fees and other non-refundable compulsory fees at the rates it has prescribed, and covers the examination fee entirely.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An identity proof such as the Aadhaar card,…
An identity proof such as the Aadhaar card, or another document the authority directs.
A certificate showing the student's caste
A certificate showing the student's caste.
The admission letter or other proof of enrolment…
The admission letter or other proof of enrolment at the Government or Government Aided Arts and Science College.
Bank account particulars to receive the fee reimbursement
Bank account particulars to receive the fee reimbursement.
Earlier academic records, as the college may require
Earlier academic records, as the college may require.
Any additional documents, if requested
Any additional documents, if requested.
2012-05-07
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Free Education Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Step-1: Obtain the application form from the educational institution concerned. Step-2: Complete all required fields, attach a passport-size photograph (signed across where necessary), and enclose copies of the required documents, self-attested if needed. Step-3: Return the filled-in, signed form with the documents to the institution. Step-4: Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgment, ensuring it shows the date and time of submission and a unique reference number, if applicable.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.