
Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education)
Higher Education & Social Welfare Dept
₹1,000 per month deposited directly into student's bank account till course completion.
Who is Eligible? (Criteria)
• Must be a female student currently enrolled in regular college / polytechnic / ITI • Must have studied Classes 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu Government schools (or Government-aided Tamil medium) • Private school / distance education students are not eligible.
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📝 How to Apply (Steps)
1. Visit your college/polytechnic administration office (Nodal Officer). 2. Submit school study certificates and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details. 3. The college uploads details onto the official Pudhumai Penn portal. 4. Verification is done by Social Welfare Dept and funds released monthly via DBT.
📍 Where to Apply
College / Polytechnic / Institute Administrative Office & pudhumapenn.tn.gov.in.
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