Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme
in Tamil Nadu
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Key dates and updates (Tamil Nadu)
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Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme in Tamil Nadu
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tamil Nadu.
Apply for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme in Tamil Nadu
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare & Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be residing in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The applicant should be a student.
The applicant should be a female to avail of benefits from this scheme.
All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply under the scheme.
The assistance can be extended to any number of girl students in a family pursuing higher education at recognized Institutions/Colleges/Universities.
The girl students should pursue their education in recognized courses and colleges/universities.
Only the first course of higher education will be considered as an eligible factor.
**Note 01:** The girl students availing of other scholarships are also eligible to enroll in this scheme.
**Note 02:** The higher education department facilitates opening a "zero balance" bank account and certifying every six months in a year viz., 30th June and 31st December on the bonafide status of the girl students who had applied.
**Note 03:** Four core banks viz., Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and SBI have been identified to open bank accounts to the students wherever necessary to furnish the debit card.
Benefits
All girl students who studied from Classes 6th to 12th in Government schools will be paid ₹1,000/- per month till the completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma, ITI, and any other recognized course.
The assistance amount under this scheme will be disbursed directly into the student’s Bank Account.
The students shall be eligible for this in addition to other scholarships.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof |
| 2 | Passport size photos |
| 3 | Residence Certificate |
| 4 | Educational Certificates |
| 5 | Family Income Certificate (If applicable) |
| 6 | Bank account details |
Common questions in Tamil Nadu
Who can apply for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme in Tamil Nadu?
Eligible residents of Tamil Nadu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme in Tamil Nadu?
Applicants in Tamil Nadu typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 18 March 2022 through 18 March 2022, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme has been launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu to enhance the enrolment ratio of girls from Government schools to Higher Education Institutions. The enrolment ratio of girl students from Government schools in higher education is very low and hence, this scheme will help to promote higher education among girls belonging to economically weaker families.