PMS Scholarship
போஸ்ட் மெட்ரிக் கல்விக்கொடை
SC, ST, SCA மற்றும் SCC மாணவர்களுக்கு தமிழகத்தில் உயர்கல்வி பயணத்தை வலுப்படுத்தும் PMS உதவித்தொகை.
01 · Eligibility
Who can apply, income limit, course groups and family rules.
யார் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம், வருமான வரம்பு, படிப்பு வகைகள் மற்றும் குடும்ப விதிகள்.
02 · Apply
Step-by-step application flow and portal link for Tamil Nadu students.
தமிழக மாணவர்களுக்கு படிநிலை வழிகாட்டல் மற்றும் இணையதள இணைப்பு.
03 · Benefits
Tuition coverage, maintenance grant and fee support for hostellers and day scholars.
கல்விக் கட்டண உதவி, பராமரிப்பு நிதி மற்றும் விடுதியில் தங்கி / வீட்டிலிருந்து செல்லும் மாணவர் பராமரிப்பு உதவி.
04 · Documents
Community, income, Aadhaar, bank account and scholarship papers checklist.
இனச்சான்று, வருமான சான்று, ஆதார், வங்கிக் கணக்கு மற்றும் ஆவண பட்டியல்.
05 · FAQ
Quick answers for Tamil Nadu SC/ST/SCA/SCC students about PMS.
PMS குறித்த பொதுத் கேள்விகளுக்கும் பதில்களுக்கும்.
06 · Support
How to get AKAM help with application, documents and follow-up.
விண்ணப்பம், ஆவணங்கள் மற்றும் தொடர் வழிகாட்டுதலுக்கு அகம் உதவி.
Eligibility
SC / ST / SCA / SCC students in Tamil Nadu with annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh. All children in a family can receive PMS support.
Who qualifies
- SC, ST, SCA and SCC categories
- Permanent resident/domicile of Tamil Nadu
- Income limit ₹2.50 lakh per year
- All children in a family
Course groups
- Group 1: Professional degrees / postgrad – medicine, engineering, law, management, architecture, CA/CS, Ph.D
- Group 2: Other professional diplomas / certificates – pharmacy, nursing, paramedical, hospitality, media
- Group 3: General degrees – BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom
- Group 4: Post-matric non-degree – +1/+2, ITI, vocational, polytechnic diploma
How to Apply
Apply online through the TN ADTW scholarship portal and submit required Tamil Nadu documents.
Portal: tnadw.tn.gov.in/scholarship
- Register or login on the scholarship portal.
- Choose your course and college category.
- Upload community, income, Aadhaar and bank documents.
- Submit and save the application reference.
- Track approval status from the portal.
What PMS Covers
Fees payable for enrolment/registration, tuition, games, Union, Library, Magazine, Medical Examination and such other fees compulsorily payable by the scholar to the institution or University/ Board. This basically means compusary non refundable fees.
Tuition support
Government quota support is based on fee structure and committee-fixed amounts. Management quota support is also available for eligible SC/ST/SCA/SCC students.
Maintenance grant
- Hostellers: up to ₹13,500 per year for professional courses, ₹9,500 for nursing and allied health, ₹6,000 for arts/science.
- Day scholars: up to ₹7,000 per year for professional courses, ₹6,500 for nursing/allied health, ₹3,000 for arts/science.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents before you begin the online application.
- Community Certificate
- Income Certificate (₹2.5 lakh limit)
- Aadhaar Number
- Aadhaar-linked seeding bank account
- Mobile number for OTP
- College admission / fees proof
- Previous academic marksheet
- Passport photo / student photo
FAQ
Fast answers for common PMS questions.
What is PMS?
Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/SCA/SCC students in Tamil Nadu, providing financial assistance at post-matriculation or post secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.
Who can apply?
Students from SC, ST, SCA and SCC communities with family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year.
Which courses are covered?
Professional, general, diploma and vocational post-matric courses including MBBS, B.E/B.Tech, Agriculture, Law, Nursing, Arts & Science, M.B.A, M.C.A, Teacher Training, B.Ed., M.Ed., ITI and Polytechnic.
Need Help?
AKAM Foundation can help with application guidance, document checks and follow-up for Tamil Nadu SC/ST/SCA/SCC students.
Contact AKAM coordinators in your district for free scholarship assistance and admission support.
Use the Contact page or reach out to us directly for support.