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Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme by the Government of Tamil Nadu 2026

Awarded by Government of Tamil Nadu

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Research Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Full Funding · INR 75,000

Eligible Courses

Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Arts and Science

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals except India

Can Be Taken At

Government of Tamil Nadu

Provider

Government of Tamil Nadu

Last Verified On

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Overview

Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme by the Government of Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Fellowship Programme (TNCMFP) is a two-year initiative launched in 2022-23 to engage young professionals in improving governance and service delivery across the state. Implemented by the Special Programme Implementation Department in partnership with BIM Tiruchirapalli, the program selects 30 Fellows to work across 12 thematic areas such as education, health, water resources, infrastructure, and data governance. Fellows will support monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven decision-making to enhance policy outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria of Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme:

  1. The applicant must have a first-class Bachelor’s degree in a professional course (Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary Science) or a first-class Master’s degree in Arts/Science from a recognized university or equivalent institution, with working knowledge of Tamil being mandatory.
  2. The applicant must be between 22–30 years of age as of 25.05.2022, with a relaxation up to 33 years for BC/MBC candidates and up to 35 years for SC/ST candidates.

Selection Process: The selection process consists of three stages: a Preliminary Assessment (Computer-based Test), a Comprehensive Examination (Written Test), and a Personal Interview.

Application Process: 

  1. Online applications can be submitted through www.tn.gov.in/tncmfp or www.bim.edu/tncmfp.
  2. Applicants must visit the official website and fill in the application form completely.

Award: Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of INR 65,000 along with an additional allowance of INR 10,000 to cover incidental expenses such as travel, mobile phone, and data usage.

Source : Government of Tamil Nadu
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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of Tamil Nadu. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme by the Government of Tamil Nadu 2026 is Expired.
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme by the Government of Tamil Nadu 2026 is offered to Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme by the Government of Tamil Nadu 2026 is offered for Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Arts and Science.
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme by the Government of Tamil Nadu 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals except India.
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme by the Government of Tamil Nadu 2026 is offered by Government of Tamil Nadu.
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Fellowship Programme by the Government of Tamil Nadu 2026 covers Full Funding, INR 75,000.