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Government Arts College for Men Scholarships & Eligibility

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • College Type
    Autonomous
  • Co-Ed Status :
    Men
  • Affiliated To :
    University of Madras

Government Arts College for Men Scholarships Details

Government Arts College for Men Scholarships & Eligibility

The Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous) in Nandanam, Chennai, provides extensive financial support through state and central government schemes. Because it is a government institution, the fees are already highly subsidized (typically around Rs.2,000 per year), and these scholarships often cover the remaining costs or provide a monthly maintenance allowance.

Major State Government Scholarships

These are the most widely utilized schemes for students from Tamil Nadu.

  • SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship:
    • Benefit: Full tuition fee waiver and reimbursement of non-refundable fees (effectively making the college free).
    • Eligibility: Parental annual income must be below Rs.2.5 Lakhs.
    • Status: Active for the 2026 session; students must apply via the TN State Scholarship Portal.
  • BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship:
    • Benefit: Provides a tuition fee waiver, examination fee coverage, and a maintenance allowance ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs.1,500 per month.
    • Eligibility: Parental annual income must not exceed Rs.2 Lakhs (for BC) or Rs.2.5 Lakhs (for MBC/DNC)

Merit & Specialized Scholarships

  • 7.5% Government School Reservation Scholarship: For students who studied in Tamil Nadu government schools from 6th to 12th standard, the government covers 100% of the costs, including hostel and transport fees.
  • Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship: A one-time award of Rs.5,000 – Rs.10,000 for students who scored above 90% in their Class 12 board examinations.
  • Tamil Puthumai Penn Scheme: While primarily for female students (receiving Rs.1,000/month), male students from government schools are eligible for similar state support under various welfare initiatives if they are first-generation graduates.

  1. National Scholarships (NSP)

Students can also apply for central schemes through the National Scholarship Portal:

  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS): For students in the top 20th percentile of their state board.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities: For Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, and Jain students with a family income below Rs.2 Lakhs.

 

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