BC, MBC and Minorities Welfare

Post-Matric Scholarships are awarded to Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) students pursuing post-secondary education.

Benefits:

• Full reimbursement of tuition fees and mandatory special fees for students admitted under government quota in recognized colleges and universities.

Eligibility criteria:

• Belongs to BC, MBC, or DNC communities.
• Total annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000.

How to apply:

• Apply through the scholarship nodal cell at your college.
• Required documents: Permanent Community Certificate, current Income Certificate, educational mark sheets, Aadhaar card, and student savings bank account passbook.

The BC, MBC and Minorities Welfare Department operates over 1,300 free welfare hostels for school, ITI, polytechnic, and college students across Tamil Nadu.

Hostel amenities:

• Free boarding, lodging, and three hygienic meals per day.
• 2 sets of free school uniforms for enrolled school students.
• Special guidebooks and study support for Class 10 and 12 board examinees.

Eligibility criteria:

• Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000.
• Student's residence must be at least 8 km away from the educational institution (No distance restriction for female students).

How to apply:

• Download the application from bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in↗ or obtain forms from the District BC/MBC Welfare Officer at your District Collectorate.

The government distributes free motorized sewing machines and brass iron boxes to low-income BC, MBC, and DNC artisans to support dignified self-employment.

Eligibility criteria:

• Belongs to BC, MBC, or DNC communities.
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹72,000.
• Age between 20 and 45 years.
• For Sewing Machine: Must hold a certificate showing at least 6 months of tailoring training from a recognized institution.
• For Iron Box: Must be traditionally engaged in laundry and ironing services.

How to apply:

• Submit physical application forms along with training certificate, community certificate, income certificate, and Aadhaar card to the District BC/MBC Welfare Officer.