Can a younger brother apply if elder brother already got First Graduate benefit? / மூத்த சகோதரர் சலுகை பெற்றிருந்தால் தம்பிக்கு முதல் பட்டதாரி சான்றிதழ் கிடைக்குமா?

No. First Graduate benefit is strictly available for only one person per family. — இல்லை. ஒரு குடும்பத்தில் ஒருவருக்கு மட்டுமே முதல் பட்டதாரி சலுகை கிடைக்கும்.

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Education

First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession Scheme

Higher Education Dept & Revenue Dept

💰 Financial Benefit / Entitlement

100% Tuition fee waiver in engineering, medical, and professional colleges via single-window counseling.

Who is Eligible? (Criteria)

• No other member in the student's family (father, mother, brothers, sisters) must be a graduate • Student must obtain admission through Anna University / Directorate of Medical Education counseling (TNEA/NEET single window) • Resident of Tamil Nadu with Nativity Certificate.

Required Documents Checklist

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📝 How to Apply (Steps)

1. Apply online for 'First Graduate Certificate (REV-104)' at tnesevai.tn.gov.in. 2. Pay ₹60 application fee. 3. VAO and Tahsildar verify family education history. 4. Download digitally signed certificate with QR code for counseling submission.

📍 Where to Apply

e-Sevai Portal (tnesevai.tn.gov.in) or nearest e-Sevai Centre.

📞 Official Department Helpline 1100 / 044-40344444

🚀 Official Government Portals

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