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Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department: Scholarship-Public Examination Fee for 10th and 12th Std.

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Updated 25 Oct 20263 min readFigures matched to the official listingHow we write

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    About this study aid

    This scheme supports Scheduled Tribe students in Tamil Nadu by reimbursing their public examination fees for 10th and 12th standards. Students must apply through their school. The official listing gives no last date, so check the official portal for the current status before applying.

    The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu runs a scholarship scheme for students from specific communities.

    This scheme helps by reimbursing the public examination fees for students in 10th and 12th standards.

    It aims to support students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities.

    There is no income limit for eligibility, making it accessible to many.

    More from the official listing

    Scheme for
    Individual
    DBT (direct bank transfer)
    No

    Amount and what it covers

    What you get:

    • Full reimbursement of public examination fees for 10th and 12th Std. students.

    The government pays the examination fee directly to the Directorate of Government Examinations.

    Who can apply

    Who can apply:

    • Resident of Tamil Nadu
    • Must be a student
    • Belongs to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
    • Appearing for public examinations of 10th or 12th Std.

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    How to apply

    How to apply:

    1. Contact the Headmaster of your school.
    2. Submit all required documents as directed.

    Worked examples

    Qualifies

    A student from the Scheduled Tribe community in Tamil Nadu who is appearing for the 10th exam qualifies for the reimbursement.

    Does not qualify

    A student from a non-Scheduled Tribe community does not qualify, as only specific communities are eligible.

    Each case is only a guide. The official order decides, so confirm before you apply.

    Common slips

    • Overlooking the requirement to submit a caste certificate.
    • Missing the need to contact the Headmaster for application.
    • Not providing proof of identity as required.

    Questions readers ask

    What is the purpose of this scheme?

    It reimburses public examination fees for 10th and 12th standard students from specific communities.

    Who is eligible for this scholarship?

    Students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities can apply.

    Is there an income limit for the scheme?

    No, there is no income limit for eligibility.

    What fees are covered under this scheme?

    The scheme covers public examination fees for 10th and 12th standards.

    How do students apply for the scholarship?

    Students must apply through the Headmaster of their respective schools.

    What documents are required for application?

    A community certificate, school ID proof, and public examination registration slip must be submitted.

    Can students from other communities apply?

    No, only students from the specified communities are eligible.

    How is the reimbursement provided?

    The government reimburses the examination fee directly to the Directorate of Government Examinations.

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    tnrsp.com is an independent handbook and is not part of the Government of India or of any State government. Rules and amounts change: read the official order before you apply, and never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.

    This page was drafted with AI tools from the official listing, and every figure and date in it was matched automatically against that listing. Check the official portal before you apply.

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