Scholarship
Pre Examination Training Centre For All India Service Examinations Like I.A.S., I.P.S., I.R.S., Etc.(PETALSE)
Overview
About PETALSE
The Pre-Examination Training Centre for All India Service Examinations is run by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It gives candidates from the state's Adi Dravidar and tribal communities free pre-examination coaching, together with boarding and lodging, to prepare for the All India Services examinations conducted through the Union Public Service Commission, including the IAS, IPS and IRS.
The support is composite. It pairs classroom training with free boarding and lodging, so that an eligible candidate can prepare full time without paying for coaching or accommodation.
The scheme is meant for candidates from the Adi Dravidar and tribal communities in Tamil Nadu who intend to sit the All India Services examinations. It sits within the department's wider set of educational welfare measures for these communities, which range from pre-matric and post-matric scholarships to residential schools and hostels.
Sources: myScheme – Pre Examination Training Centre For All India Service Examinations (Govt. of India scheme portal) · Directorate of Tribal Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu – educational welfare schemes · eGovtSchemes – Free IAS, IPS, IRS coaching scheme for Adi Dravidar and tribal communities, Tamil Nadu
Who runs it
Provider
Tamil Nadu State Government
State / UT Government
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu. | |
| The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal community. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Coaching: Free coaching for All India Service Examinations (IAS, IPS, IRS, etc.). - Boarding: Free boarding and lodging for candidates.
- Note: Mess Charges ₹1,200/- per month should be paid by the students whose parental income is above ₹1,00,000/- per annum.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
PETALSE – 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.