Scheme for Meritorious Students to Pursue Higher Secondary Education in the Best Schools of Tamil Nadu
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme provides financial assistance to the top 10 students from each district (based on 10th-grade public exam results) who study in government high schools, enabling them to pursue higher secondary education in select private schools of their choice across Tamil Nadu.
What You Get
- Financial assistance to study at select private higher secondary schools
- Opportunity to study in best-performing schools across Tamil Nadu
- Support for merit-based advancement to higher secondary level
- Access to quality education institutions
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–18 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must be a student in a Tamil Nadu government high school
- Must rank in top 10 students from your district based on 10th-grade public exam results
- Must have passed 10th-grade public examination
- Must be seeking admission to higher secondary education
Documents Needed
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- 1. 10th Grade Mark Sheet
- 2. School Transfer Certificate
- 3. Aadhar Card
- 4. Birth Certificate
- 5. Bank Account Details
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
- 15–18 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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