Eligibility Criteria

• Permanent resident of Tamil Nadu.
• Girl student who studied Classes 6 to 12 in Government schools.
• Government-aided Tamil-medium school students are included from 2024–2025 onwards.
• Must be enrolled in an eligible higher education course in Tamil Nadu.
• Only the first higher education course is considered.
• Distance, correspondence and Open University courses are excluded.
• No family income limit or minimum marks requirement.

Required Documents

• School Transfer Certificate (Classes 6–12 study proof)
• Aadhaar Card
• Aadhaar-linked Bank Passbook
• College Admission Card / Bonafide Certificate
• Mark Sheets

Renewal Policy

Renewed annually while the student continues the eligible higher education course without interruption.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must score above the 80th percentile in Class 12 Board Examination.
• Must pursue a regular UG or PG course.
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹4.5 lakh.
• Must not receive another scholarship for the same course.
• Diploma and drop-year students are not eligible.

Reservation

• SC – 15%
• ST – 7.5%
• OBC – 27%
• PwD – 5% horizontal reservation

Documents Required

• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Income Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Account Details
• Admission Proof
• Caste / PwD Certificate, if applicable

Application & Renewal

Apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Renewal requires at least 50% marks, 75% attendance and no disciplinary issues.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by a competent authority.
• Enrolled in an eligible Class 11, 12, UG, PG, Diploma, ITI or PhD course.
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
• Must not receive another scholarship or stipend.
• Maximum two children with disabilities from the same family can avail the scholarship.

Scholarship Benefits

• Maintenance allowance: Hostellers up to ₹1,600/month; day scholars ₹750–₹1,200/month.
• Tuition/admission fee reimbursement up to ₹1.4 lakh/year.
• Other fees up to ₹10,000/year.
• Disability allowance ₹2,000–₹4,000/year.
• Book allowance ₹1,500/year.
• Payment through DBT/PFMS.

Documents & Application

Apply through NSP with Disability Certificate, Aadhaar, Income Certificate, previous year Mark Sheet and required scanned documents. Complete OTR and eKYC.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian citizen pursuing their first PG degree.
• Below 30 years at admission to the first PG semester.
• Must be admitted to the first year of a recognized PG programme.
• Regular full-time study only; distance, open, private and part-time modes are excluded.
• No income criteria.
• Integrated programmes are covered only for the PG component.

Selection Process

Merit-based selection. 50% slots for Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Management; 50% for Science, Engineering, Technology, Medical, Agriculture and Forestry. Reservation follows Government of India norms.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar with biometric unlocked for OTR
• Admission Proof
• Bank Account Details
• UG Degree Certificate / Mark Sheets
• Institution Verification Details

Application

Complete NSP One-Time Registration, log in, fill the NSPG application, upload documents and complete institute verification.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian citizen and the only girl child in the family.
• Girl students without brothers or twin/fraternal daughters may apply.
• Not more than 30 years at admission to the first year of PG.
• Regular, full-time first-year Master's Degree in a recognized university or PG college.
• Must pursue a non-professional course.
• Distance education is not eligible.

Exclusions

• Distance education PG courses are excluded.
• Deemed universities without Central/State Government funding are excluded.
• Families with one son and one daughter are not covered under the scheme.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• PG Admission Proof
• Joining Report
• Single Girl Child Affidavit
• Bank Passbook
• Birth Certificate or Class 10 Mark Sheet

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian citizen belonging to SC or ST category.
• Must have passed Class 10 or equivalent examination.
• SC family income up to ₹2.5 lakh/year.
• ST family income up to ₹2 lakh/year.
• Regular, correspondence or online courses are eligible.
• Cannot hold another scholarship or stipend simultaneously.

Courses Covered

Group I – Professional degrees and PG courses; Group II – Other professional degrees/diplomas; Group III – Graduate and postgraduate courses; Group IV – Class 11/12, ITI, polytechnic and vocational courses.

Benefits

For SC students: Tuition and compulsory fee reimbursement, with annual maintenance allowances ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹13,500 according to course group and accommodation status.

For ST students: Tuition and compulsory fee reimbursement, with maintenance allowances varying by course group and accommodation status. Additional disability allowance is also specified.

Documents Required

• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• SC/ST Caste Certificate
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Previous Academic Mark Sheet
• Bank Account Details
• Admission Proof / Institute Verification

Eligibility Criteria

• Students pursuing UG, Diploma or ITI courses.
• Minimum 60% marks.
• Annual family income up to ₹4.5 lakh.
• Open to General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories.

Documents Required

• Class 10 or 12 Mark Sheet
• Income Certificate
• College Bonafide and Admission Fee Receipt
• Aadhaar Card
• Aadhaar-seeded Bank Details

Selection Process

Merit-based selection, with preference based on lower parental income in case of a tie. Applications are routed to LIC Divisional Offices according to PIN code.

Renewal Policy

Annual renewal is subject to the prescribed academic performance and passing requirements for the relevant course.

Undergraduate Eligibility

• Open to Indian nationals.
• Students pursuing general UG courses such as B.Com, B.Sc, BA, BCA and professional courses such as B.Tech, MBBS, LLB, B.Arch and Nursing.
• At least 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination.
• Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.

Undergraduate Benefits

General UG courses – ₹30,000. Professional UG courses – ₹50,000.

Postgraduate Eligibility

• Indian nationals pursuing general or professional PG courses.
• At least 55% marks in the previous qualifying examination.
• Annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh.

Postgraduate Benefits

General PG courses – ₹35,000. Professional PG courses – ₹75,000.

Required Documents

• Passport-size Photograph
• Previous Year's Mark Sheets
• Identity Proof
• Current Year Admission Proof
• Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque
• Income Proof
• Family / Personal Crisis Proof, if applicable

Preference is given to students facing personal or family crises affecting their ability to continue education.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 75% marks.
• Family income up to ₹6 lakh/year.
• Available across the specified education levels and courses.
• All categories, with 50% reservation for SC/ST.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport Photograph
• Previous Year Mark Sheet
• Income Certificate
• Admission Proof
• Bank Passbook

Selection Process

Applications are screened based on academic performance and family income. Shortlisted candidates may undergo a telephone interview, followed by document verification and final selection.

Renewal Policy

Renewable annually subject to continued eligibility, required academic marks and family income conditions.