The Pudhumai Penn Scheme (“New Woman”) is a flagship Tamil Nadu state initiative designed to encourage higher education among girl students. First, eligible female students who completed their schooling in government schools receive a monthly stipend of 1,000 rupees to pursue undergraduate degrees, diplomas, or ITI courses. Consequently, this grant helps reduce financial stress and supports higher education completion regardless of family income. For official guidelines and application updates, you can visit the Tamil Nadu Government Official Portal.
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Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu)
A monthly ₹1,000 stipend for girl students from Tamil Nadu government schools, continuing through their first higher-education qualification.
Government Scheme
StateTamil Nadu
Government Scheme
Quick Information
- Category
- Government Scheme
- Department
- School Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Government Level
- State Government
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Official Portal
- penkalvi.tn.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-07
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Girls who studied in a Tamil Nadu government school from Class 6 to Class 12 and go on to pursue an undergraduate degree, diploma, or ITI course; open regardless of family income and can be availed alongside other scholarships.
- Benefits
- ₹1,000 per month via direct benefit transfer, continuing until completion of the first higher-education qualification (UG/diploma/ITI).
- Required documents
- Aadhaar card, bank account details, school/college enrolment proof.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply online via the penkalvi.tn.gov.in portal, or through the college at the time of admission, submitting identity, educational, and bank account details.
Official Source
School Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
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Source: Pudhumai Penn Scheme Portal, Government of Tamil Nadu
Last verified: 2026-09-07
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