Free Education Scholarship for Professional Courses (Engineering, Medical, Agriculture, Veterinary, and Law)
This scheme provides full coverage of tuition fees, special fees, and examination fees for Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) students pursuing professional courses.
About This Scheme
The “Free Education Scholarship for Professional Courses (Engineering, Medical, Agriculture, Veterinary, and Law)” launched on 7th May, 2012, by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, is designed to assist students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC). The scheme covers tuition fees, special fees, and non-refundable compulsory fees as prescribed by the government, along with the full examination fee.
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
Full payment of tuition fees.
Coverage of special and other non-refundable compulsory fees.
Full reimbursement of examination fees as per government norms.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a student.
The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
The beneficiary should be pursuing a professional course in a Government/Government Aided or Self-Financing college.
The beneficiary’s family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- annually.
There should be no graduate in the family.
Application Process
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Step-1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the concerned educational institute.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the institution.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance:
Full payment of tuition fees.
Coverage of special and other non-refundable compulsory fees.
Full reimbursement of examination fees as per government norms.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step-1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the concerned educational institute.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the institution.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Free Education Scholarship for Professional Courses (Engineering, Medical, Agriculture, Veterinary, and Law) |
| Short Title | FESFPC |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | OBC, Minority |
| Area | Both |
| Income Limit | ₹100,000/year |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 13 Jun 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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