Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme (Pudhumai Penn)
Typically open year-round for new enrollments. Verify on portal.
- Amount
- ₹1,000 per month via DBT
- Who can apply
- Female, Tamil Nadu resident, studied classes 6–12 in government schools, enrolled in a recognised UG degree / diploma / ITI / professional course, first higher-education course only.
- Income limit
- No income limit
- Study level
- College / UG, Professional courses
- Apply through
- Pudhumai Penn Portal
- Notes
- Transfers ₹1,000 directly to the student's bank account every month.
About this scholarship
The Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme, widely known as the "Pudhumai Penn" scheme, is a revolutionary initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is fundamentally different from standard post-matric caste scholarships. Designed to drastically increase the enrollment of girls in higher education, it provides a fixed monthly cash incentive of ₹1,000 directly to the bank accounts of girl students. The defining eligibility criterion is that the girl must have studied in a government school in Tamil Nadu from Class 6 to Class 12. If she meets this, she receives the monthly stipend throughout her undergraduate degree, diploma, or ITI course, regardless of her caste or family income. This unconditional financial support acts as a powerful tool to combat early marriages and poverty-driven dropouts among government school alumnae. The funds are transferred via DBT, and uniquely, this scheme can be availed even if the student is already receiving other state or central scholarships, making it an unprecedented supplementary financial safety net.
Documents you need
- Proof of studying in a Tamil Nadu Government school from Class 6 to 12 (EMIS ID)
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- College admission proof/Bonafide certificate
- Class 12 marksheet
How to apply
- Applications are typically facilitated directly through the student's college or institution using the dedicated Pudhumai Penn portal.
- Provide your school EMIS (Educational Management Information System) number to your college nodal officer to verify your government school background.
- Ensure your bank account is active and seeded with Aadhaar, then submit the application through your college administration.
Why applications get rejected
- Applying if you studied in a private or government-aided school; the scheme is strictly restricted to students who attended purely government schools for classes 6 through 12.
- Applying for a postgraduate degree; the Pudhumai Penn scheme is strictly limited to the student's first higher education course (UG, diploma, or ITI).
Common questions
Can I get this scheme if I am also receiving the BC/MBC Post-Matric scholarship?
Yes, a unique feature of the Pudhumai Penn scheme is that you can receive this ₹1,000 monthly incentive in addition to other standard tuition scholarships.
Is there an income limit?
No, there is no family income ceiling for this scheme; eligibility is based entirely on having studied in a government school and enrolling in higher education.
Want a reminder before this closes? Join our free Telegram channel — we post deadlines as they open.