Scholarship
Rural Girls’ Incentive Scheme(RGIS)
Overview
About RGIS
The Rural Girls' Incentive Scheme is a Tamil Nadu state scheme, run by the state's Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department. It provides cash support to girl students from the Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC) who are enrolled in rural government or government-aided schools.
The scheme's stated purpose is to encourage these girls to continue their education and to reduce dropouts among MBC and DNC students in rural Tamil Nadu. The exact amount, the class levels covered and the documents required are set by the department.
Sources: myScheme – Rural Girls' Incentive Scheme (RGIS) · Wikipedia – Denotified Tribes
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.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The beneficiary should be a student. | |
| The beneficiary should be a female. | |
| The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu (should not be from Chennai District). | |
| The beneficiary should be from a rural area. | |
| The beneficiary should belong to the Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ Denotified Communities (DNC). | |
| The beneficiary should be Studying in classes 3rd to 6th in government or government-aided schools | |
| The beneficiary's parental annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-. | |
| Note | This scheme is implemented in all the Districts except Chennai District. |
| Note | Preference will be given to Girl Children of Widows/ Destitutes. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial Assistance: For 3rd to 5th grade: ₹500/- per annum.
- For 6th grade: ₹1,000/- 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
RGIS – 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.