Tamil Nadu Post Matric Scholarship for BC & MBC Students 2022-23

Scholarship applications are invited online from eligible students belonging to minorities for post-matric scholarship scheme fresh registration and renewal application.

Students studying in classes 11th, 12th, ITI, courses, NCVT classes, Polytechnic, Diploma, UG, PG courses, M. Phil, and Ph. D. level courses in any Government recognized institute.

The Government of Tamil Nadu implementing a number of scholarship schemes for the upliftment of the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Minorities.

To achieve educational advancement and socio-economic development the Government of TN provides pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means based scholarship schemes and free education to poor students belonging to BC, MBC, and minority communities.

The Government of Tamil Nadu announced a special fee for all the candidates studying in the 11th and 12th classes in any English or Tamil medium in any Govt. recognized school.

Candidates studying in the 11th and 12th classes come under the post-matric scholarship scheme and whose parents /family annual income should not be more than Rs.2,00,000.

The Government of Tamil Nadu also provides free education for the students of BC, MBC, and minorities pursuing a diploma in Polytechnics, PG, Professional, and Ph.D. courses are eligible for a special fee, tuition fee, and stationery as per the scholarship scheme norms.

Students need to apply for Tamil Nadu BC and BMC scholarships online through the NSP official portal website www.scholarships.gov.in of the Government of India. The scholarship amount will be credited directly to the scholarship holder’s bank account.

30% of the BC and MBC scholarship will be reserved for female students. In the case of girls, if students are not available then the remaining scholarships shall be given to all eligible male students.

Since the total number of scholarship awards is fixed and also limited, students from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families, having less income shall be given first preference for each religion.

The official website https://bcmbcscholarship.tn.gov.in will be used for scholarship payment and sanction to the eligible students of BC and MBC communities. Students may also apply for the post-matric scholarship scheme through the NSP official portal https://scholarships.gov.in.

Tamil Nadu Government BC MBC Scholarship Details:

Organization Name: Department of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu

Scheme Name: BC, MBC Scholarship for Minority

Website: http://escholarship.tn.gov.in

Academic Year: 2022-23

Last Date: 31st November 2022 (Fresh/Renewal)

Contact Address: 807 (5th Floor), Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent in their last examination.
• The parent’s annual income should not be more than Rs.2.00 lakh from all sources.
• Candidates who have been selected for the scholarship scheme in the last year may apply for the 2020-21 renewal application.
• The scholarship will be provided to only 2 children in the same family under the PMS scheme.
• Candidates must be regular in school/college attendance.
• Candidates taking benefits under the PMS scholarship scheme will not eligible to avail of any other scholarship benefit.
• Only online applications will be accepted under the PMS scheme and no offline scholarship applications will be accepted.
• The scholarship will be canceled if he/she fails to obtain a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent.
• If the candidates break any rules and violate any conditions, the scholarship award may be canceled.

How to Apply for BC & MBC Scholarship Online?

The applicant must read the scholarship guidelines before filling out the application. Students are requested to visit the NSP portal https://scholarships.gov.in to fill out the online application form correctly.

Applicants must submit a printout copy of the required certificates to the college along with the application form within the given time period.

Documents Needed:

• Photograph
• Latest Income Certificate
• Mark Sheet
• Copy of Bank Passbook
• Aadhaar Card

Application Renewal:

The applicant awarded for fresh scholarship and continues the same institute under the PMS scheme is eligible for renewal. Renewal candidates have to apply online with the given application id and password provided for the previous academic year.

Candidates need to log in to the portal user ID and password while applying for scholarship renewal. Once the scholarship is sanctioned students are not able to make any changes to the scholarship scheme and institute.

How to Check BC, MBC Scholarship Status?

• Visit https://bcmbcscholarship.tn.gov.in.
• Click on the status button on the menu.
• Enter the academic year.
• Enter student Id.
• Then click the view status button.
• The status will display on your screen.

Last Date:

31st November 2022 is the last date to apply for BC and MBC scholarship fresh and renewal applications.