TN to bear cost of UG education for govt school students at IITs, IIScs and AIIMS

Tamil Nadu government has issued a GO (Government Order) which states that it will bear the entire fee of UG education of government school students who get admission to IITs, IISc, and AIIMS.

The state government has issued a GO (Government Order) for the implementation of the government decision to bear the entire cost of undergraduate (UG) education of government school students who secure admission in premier higher education institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

While presenting the Tamil Nadu budget, State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan introduced the initiative on March 18, as reported by Edexlive.

The GO also said that the eligible government school students should submit requisite documents like a nativity certificate, details of the entrance exam they appeared for admission into these premier institutes and marks secured in the test and details of the tuition fees charged by the premier institutions. The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) will release the funds after verifying the facts.

The students studying in secondary classes of government schools of Tamil Nadu will be eligible to get assistance. The amount will be directly deposited into the beneficiary's bank account. The students have been asked to approach the district administration with the documents. 

"For better execution of the scheme and to ensure transparency in its implementation, an online portal will be launched by DoTE," stated the GO.

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