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Scholarships for engineering students in Tamil Nadu 2026 — government, private, SC/ST, BC/MBC, merit scholarships. How to apply. → Use Genie free.
Last verified: May 2026
Caveat: Education and admission guidance can change by year, category, counselling round and official notification. Verify final decisions with official sources.
Sources: StudAI editorial review, TNEA guide
Quick Answer: Tamil Nadu engineering students have access to multiple scholarship schemes. Key schemes: Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST scholarship (₹1,000–2,500/month stipend + full fee reimbursement), Tamil Nadu BC/MBC scholarship (₹500–1,500/month + fee reimbursement), National Merit Scholarship (₹12,000–24,000/year), Tamil Nadu Government Engineering Free Education scheme (all government college fees waived). Apply via Tamil Nadu Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount | Apply Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN Government SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST students, income below ₹2.5 lakh | Full fee + ₹2,000–2,500/month stipend | Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Portal |
| TN Government BC/MBC Scholarship | BC/MBC students, income below ₹2.5 lakh | Partial fee + ₹1,500/month stipend | Tamil Nadu BC Welfare Portal |
| TN Government Free Education (Periyar Scheme) | All TN students in govt colleges | Full tuition waived | Automatic at admission |
| National Merit Scholarship | Top 1% in state board + income below ₹3.5 lakh | ₹12,000–24,000/year | scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST students, income below ₹2.5 lakh | Maintenance + fee | NSP (National Scholarship Portal) |
| Ilaignar Mukhyamanthiram Scholarship | EBC (Economically Backward Class) | ₹1,200/month | Tamil Nadu BC Welfare |
| CM's Scholarship for First Graduate | First in family to attend college | ₹1,500–2,500/month | Tamil Nadu Higher Education Dept |
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Infosys Foundation Scholarship | ₹20,000/year | Merit + need, any IT-related degree |
| TCS iON IT scholarship | ₹50,000 | CSE/IT students, merit criteria |
| Wipro Earthian Scholarship | ₹30,000 | Engineering + sustainability interest |
| Mphasis F1 Scholarship | ₹25,000/year | First-generation college student |
Generally no — government scholarship rules specify "one government scholarship at a time." However, you may receive one state government scholarship AND one corporate/private scholarship simultaneously if the terms permit. Check each scholarship's terms carefully.
Most Tamil Nadu government engineering scholarships require family income below ₹2.5 lakh/year for full benefit. Some schemes extend to ₹3.5–5 lakh/year with reduced benefit. The income certificate must be issued by a government revenue officer (tehsildar/mandal revenue officer) — not a salary slip alone.
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