Scholarship & Fee Concession Schemes
At T.B.M.L. College, deserving students from various backgrounds are supported through multiple government and institutional scholarships. These schemes are offered based on community category, academic performance, income criteria, and special eligibility.
Backward Class (B.C.) Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: ₹2,00,000 per annum
- Age Limit: 21 years
- Concession: Tuition Fee Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students belonging to the BC category with valid community certificate and income proof.
Most Backward Class (M.B.C.) Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: ₹2,00,000 per annum
- Age Limit: 21 years
- Concession: Tuition Fee Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students from the MBC community are eligible upon producing relevant documents.
SC / ST (Government of India Scholarship)
- Income Ceiling: ₹2,00,000 per annum
- Age Limit: 21 years
- Concession: Full Tuition Fee Waiver + Scholarship
- Eligibility: SC/ST students can avail full benefits upon submission of valid certificates.
SCC (Eligible SC Christians)
- Income Ceiling: ₹2,00,000 per annum
- Age Limit: 21 years
- Concession: Full Fee Concession + Scholarship based on income proof
- Eligibility: SCC students must provide valid proof of eligibility and income.
Adi-Dravidar Welfare Loan
- Income Ceiling: ₹1,00,000 per annum
- Age Limit: Not Applicable
- Concession: Hostel Loan Facility
- Eligibility: SC / ST and SCC students who are hostellers.
Adhoc Merit Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: No limit
- Age Limit: Not Specified
- Concession: Merit-Based Scholarship
- Eligibility: SC / ST and SCC students who scored 60% or above in UG (in first attempt).
Bright Student Award
- Income Ceiling: Not Applicable
- Age Limit: Not Applicable
- Concession: Recognition-Based Award
- Eligibility: SC / ST and SCC students with 60% and above in UG (first attempt).
Intelligent Student Award
- Income Ceiling: Not Specified
- Age Limit: Not Specified
- Concession: Award granted by selection
- Eligibility: Direct selection by the Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare Board, Chennai.
National Loan Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: ₹15,000 per annum
- Age Limit: Not Applicable
- Concession: Financial loan-type scholarship
- Eligibility:
- For UG: 60% and above in +2
- For PG: 60% and above in UG
- Applicable only if no other scholarship is availed.
National Scholarship Scheme
- Income Ceiling: Not Applicable
- Age Limit: Not Applicable
- Concession: National-Level Award
- Eligibility: Students selected directly by the Department of Collegiate Education, Chennai.
Freedom Fighters’ Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: Not Applicable
- Age Limit: Not Applicable
- Concession: Full / Partial Fee Support
- Eligibility: Students who are children of freedom fighters.
Political Sufferers’ Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: Not Specified
- Age Limit: Not Specified
- Concession: Tuition Support
- Eligibility: Applicable to students of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry states.
Seaman’s Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: Not Specified
- Age Limit: Not Specified
- Concession: Details available at college office
- Eligibility: Students who are dependents of seafarers.
Ex-Servicemen’s Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: Not Specified
- Age Limit: Not Specified
- Concession: Details available at college office
- Eligibility: Children of ex-servicemen (with valid proof).
Gandhi Memorial Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: Not Specified
- Age Limit: Not Specified
- Concession: Merit/Need Based
- Eligibility: Contact the college office for guidelines.
Handicapped Students’ Scholarship
- Income Ceiling: Not Specified
- Age Limit: Not Specified
- Concession: Tuition and Support Aid
- Eligibility: Differently abled students with valid disability certificate.
EVR Nagammai Memorial Free Education Scheme
- Income Ceiling: ₹50,000 per annum
- Age Limit: Not Specified
- Concession: Full Tuition Fee Waiver
- Eligibility: Women PG students only (based on income and merit).