Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

Students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) who are pursuing three-year Diploma courses in Government or Government-Aided Polytechnics.

What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship covers the tuition fee, special fee, other non-refundable compulsory fees, and the full examination fee.

Is there an income limit for eligibility?

Yes, the annual income of the applicant's parents should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Can a student apply if another family member holds a diploma or graduate degree?

No, the scholarship requires that there be no diploma or graduate holders in the applicant’s family.

Are students from private polytechnics eligible?

No, the scholarship is only available to students enrolled in Government and Government-Aided Polytechnics.

How long does the scholarship last?

The scholarship is available for the entire three-year duration of the Diploma course.

When was this scheme introduced?

The scheme was introduced on May 7, 2012.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide an income certificate, community certificate, proof of diploma admission, and an affidavit stating that no family member holds a diploma or graduate degree.

Does the income certificate need to be in a specific format?

Yes, the income certificate must be issued by a recognized government authority in the prescribed format.

Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses)

Q: What is the objective of this scheme?

This scheme provides free education scholarships for students from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Denotified Communities pursuing 3-years Diploma courses in Government and Government-Aided Polytechnics.

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About FESFTYDPC

The Government of Tamil Nadu runs this free-education scholarship for students from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities who are studying three-year diploma courses in government and government-aided polytechnics. It is administered by the state's Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, with the Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare as the implementing agency.

The benefit is financial. It covers the recurring cost of the diploma, including the tuition fee, special fee, the compulsory non-refundable fees, the examination fee and a book allowance, so a qualifying student can complete the polytechnic course without paying these charges. Students living in hostels attached to their institution also receive boarding and lodging support.

The scholarship is meant for students from these communities who are the first in their family to reach a diploma or degree, and eligibility is tied to a household-income ceiling. Applications are routed through the polytechnic rather than filed by the student alone, following the notification the department issues for each academic year.

Sources: myScheme – Free Education Scholarship for Three-Year Diploma (Polytechnic Courses) · Directorate of Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu – Education schemes · Buddy4Study – Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNC free-education scholarship overview

Who runs it

Provider

Tamil Nadu State Government

State / UT Government

Backward Classes Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department

At a glance

Key details

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Offline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date
Current	Applications open	2012-05-07

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The beneficiary should be a student.
The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and De-notified Communities (DNC).
The beneficiary should be pursuing studying in 3 year Diploma courses in Government and Government Aided Polytechnics.
The beneficiary’s family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- annually.
There should not be any Diploma/ Graduate in the family.

What you get

Award & benefits

Financial Assistance: Full payment of tuition fees.
Coverage of special and other non-refundable compulsory fees.
Full reimbursement of examination fees as per government norms.

What to prepare

Documents required

Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).

Caste certificate.

Admission letter or proof of enrollment (Government or Government Aided Arts and Science College).

Bank account details for fee reimbursement.

Income Certificate (proving family income is below ₹1,00,000/-).

No Graduate Certificate (self-declaration or from a gazetted officer)

Previous academic records (as required by the college).

Any other documents (if required).

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Guidelines-1 Guidelines-2 myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

FESFTYDPC – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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