Pudhumai Penn Scholarship Tamil Nadu — ₹1,000/Month

What is Pudhumai Penn Scholarship?

Pudhumai Penn — meaning "Modern Woman" in Tamil — is the Tamil Nadu government's scholarship for girls who studied in government schools and are now pursuing undergraduate education (degree/diploma/professional courses). The scheme provides ₹1,000 per month directly to their bank account to support higher education.

Launched in 2023, this is Tamil Nadu's signature scheme to encourage government school girl students (who are often from lower-income families) to pursue higher education.

Scholarship Amount

Who is Eligible?

• Must be a girl student
• Must have studied in a Tamil Nadu government school (Classes 6–12) — not private or aided school
• Currently pursuing UG degree, diploma, or professional course (engineering, medicine, arts, science, commerce)
• Institution must be a government or government-aided college in Tamil Nadu
• No income limit — all government school girl graduates qualify

Key criterion: Studying in government school from at least Class 6 to 12 (or part thereof as specified in current rules). Check pudhumaipen.tn.gov.in for current eligibility details.

How to Apply

1. Go to pudhumaipen.tn.gov.in
2. Click "Apply" or "New Registration"
3. Register with Aadhaar + mobile OTP
4. Fill application:
   • Personal details (name, DOB, Aadhaar)
   • School details (government school, class studied from)
   • Current college and course details
   • Bank account details (student's own account)
5. Upload documents
6. Submit → verified by college

Also available through: Direct application at your college's scholarship coordinator.

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card
2. Transfer Certificate (TC) from Class 12 — showing government school
3. Class 12 marksheet (SSLC or HSC)
4. College admission proof (current year enrollment)
5. Bank account passbook (student's own, Aadhaar-linked)
6. Passport-size photograph

Courses Covered

• Arts, Science, Commerce — BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA
• Engineering — BE/BTech
• Medical/Allied Health — MBBS, BDS, Nursing, Physiotherapy
• Polytechnic Diploma — government polytechnics
• ITI courses (government institutions)

Frequently Asked Questions

I studied in a government-aided school, not a pure government school. Am I eligible?

Pudhumai Penn requires studying in government schools (schools run and funded directly by Tamil Nadu state government), not government-aided private schools. If your school was a government school, you qualify. If it was aided (partially government-funded but private management), check the portal — criteria may vary.

What if I change my college course midway? Do I still get the scholarship?

If you continue in an eligible college in Tamil Nadu, the scholarship generally continues. Report any course/college change to the scholarship authorities through the portal.

Can I apply retroactively for missed months (if I didn't know about the scheme)?

Retroactive application for past months may not be possible. Apply immediately — you'll receive from the month of approval going forward.

Is Pudhumai Penn different from the Tamil Nadu Government's other girl scholarships?

Yes — Pudhumai Penn is specifically for girls from government schools. Other TN scholarships (like SC/ST post-matric) have different eligibility. You may be eligible for both simultaneously if you meet criteria for each.

I am pursuing MA (postgraduate). Am I eligible?

Pudhumai Penn is for undergraduate (UG) courses primarily. Check the current scheme guidelines for PG eligibility at pudhumaipen.tn.gov.in.

Official Links

• Apply: pudhumaipen.tn.gov.in
• Tamil Nadu government: tn.gov.in
• School Education: dge.tn.gov.in
• Helpline: 14417 (Tamil Nadu government services)