Eligibility criteria for free tablet computers scheme :
Here are the eligibility criteria for availing Tamil Nadu state government's free tablet computer scheme :- The candidate must be residing in Tamil Nadu State.
- The candidate must be studying in any of the government schools within the state.
- Only the candidates studying in classes 6th to 8th are eligible.
- The annual income of the candidate's family from all sources should not be exceeding 2,00,000 rupees per annum.
- The candidate must not have any backlogs in any of his/her previously attended examinations
Documents required for availing free tablet computers scheme :
- Aadhar card
- School ID card
- Residence certificate
- Mobile number
- Recent passport size photograph
Benefits of free tablet computers scheme
There are around 37,211 government schools in Tamil Nadu State. Out of these, there are around 9,708 middle class schools in the state. Many students are not being able to follow the online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, due to the lack of tablets or computers. Under this scheme, the free tablet computers distributed to the students will help them in pursuing their education. It also encourages e-learning among the students.
How to apply online for the free tablet computers scheme in Tamil Nadu
In order to avail a free tablet computer under this scheme, each government school student studying in classes 6th to 8th may have to fill an application/registration form at a new dedicated portal. The launch of the new dedicated portal along with the link to the website would be available only after the official launch of the scheme.