Chief Minister Merit Award
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme offers ₹3,000/- per year for five years to 1000 boys and 1000 girls from SC/ST communities, based on their plus 2 public examination marks, provided they continue their education.
What You Get
- ₹3,000 per year for five years
- Total assistance of ₹15,000 over the scholarship period
- Award given to 1,000 boys and 1,000 girls (2,000 students total)
- Support to continue education after plus 2
Who Can Apply
- Age: 17–21 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must belong to SC (Scheduled Caste) or ST (Scheduled Tribe) community
- Must have appeared in plus 2 public examination in Tamil Nadu
- Selection based on merit in plus 2 examination marks
- Must continue pursuing education to receive the award
- Resident of Tamil Nadu
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Plus 2 Mark Sheet
- 4. Proof of Enrollment
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. School/College Admission Letter
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 17–21 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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