According to the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, eligible girl students who studied from Classes 6 to 12 in Government schools may receive ₹1,000 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer while pursuing their first recognised undergraduate degree, diploma or ITI programme, subject to the scheme's current conditions. Students receiving other scholarships may also be eligible under the published scheme rules.




The Tamil Nadu Government's Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to eligible boy students pursuing higher education who studied from Classes 6 to 12 in Government schools and Government-aided schools in the Tamil medium, subject to the current official rules and recognised-course requirements.


How Students Should Proceed


  • Check the latest eligibility rules on the official Tamil Nadu Government website or portal.

  • Confirm that the chosen institution and programme satisfy the scheme's recognition requirements.

  • Keep Aadhaar, bank account, school-study and admission records ready as required.

  • Submit accurate information and track application status through the authorised system.

  • Contact the institutional office for document guidance; final approval rests with the Government authorities.