The School Education Department's 14417 toll-free helpline operates round-the-clock to support students, parents, and teachers across Tamil Nadu.
Services provided:
- Academic counseling and stress relief support during board examinations.
- Career guidance and higher education advice after 10th and 12th grades.
- Clarifications on subject syllabus and curriculum queries from expert educators.
- Complaints regarding school infrastructure, mid-day meals, or non-receipt of free textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles.
- Grievances against private schools demanding excess capitation fees.