If you are a student of anywhere in Tamilnadu with an innovative project idea. Then you will get funding from the government under the TNSCST Student Project Scheme 2025-26. The tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) introduced this scheme to provide financial assistance starting from Rs 7,500 to 10,000 per project.
The primary objective is to provide financial assistance for innovative, socially relevant, and research-oriented projects. This will help encourage young minds to solve real-world problems using Science, Engineering, and Technology.
What is TNSCST Student Project Scheme?
This funding program supports final year UG/PG students in Tamilnadu. This scheme motivates students to work on projects that are innovative, practical and beneficial for society and industry. If you are eligible and have an idea, but provide a solution to local problems, focus on technology and innovation. Also, to contribute to Science and industrial growth. This scheme is supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
Objective of the Scheme
- This scheme is helpful to promote original and creative research work among students.
- Also helpful to encourage the students to solve real-world challenges in Tamilnadu.
- Build a strong connection between academia and industry
- Identify talented students who can turn their ideas into a startup or a patent.
- Create projects that have social and industrial impact.
Who is Eligible for TNSCST Student Project Scheme?
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Tamilnadu State.
- Candidate must be studying in a recognised college or university in Tamilnadu.
- Final year undergraduate and postgraduate students in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Applied Sciences are eligible.
- There can be two to four students per project.
- The project should be an original, innovative, and socially relevant project.
Area Supported Under TNSCST Project
Student can select their project ideas in multiple fields such as:
- Engineering & Technology innovations
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation
- Water Resource Management
- Health, Medicine & Biotechnology
- Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Environment & Sustainable Development
- Society-driven local problem solving
Benefits of the TNSCST Student Project Scheme
This is scheme offers more than just money, it open up opportunities for organisation and innovation.
- Financial support starting from 7500 to 10000 per project.
- Helpful in turning ideas into reality.
- The project can benefit local communities and industries.
- Selected projects may be showcased in state state-level exhibition.
- This is also helpful to encourage the students to think like entrepreneurs.
Step by step application process for TNSCST Student Project Scheme 2025
Follow the below mentioned application process:
- First of all, you need to prepare your project.
- Write all details like title, objective, mythology, expected outcomes, and budget.
- Also, ensure that it is Innovative and practical.
- Get the proposal approved by the head of your department or principal.
- Submit the proposal on the official website through online or offline mode.
- After that, you need to wait for your approval.
- TNSCST experts evaluate your proposal.
- The innovative and socially relevant projects are shortlisted.
- If you are selected student will receive funding.
- After the Project completion, submit the final report.
Important dates:
- Starting date of application – August/September 2025
- Last date offline – October 2025
- Screening of proposal – November 2025
- Announcement of selected projects – December 2025
FAQs
What is TNSCST?
TNSCST stands for tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology.
What is the TNSCST student project scheme?
The project scheme was started by the Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, which provides financial support for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students for innovative and socially relevant projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
Final year undergraduate and graduate students from recognised college university in Tamilnadu, both Engineering and Science streams.
How much funding is provided?
Usually, this scheme provides financial assistance of Rs 7,500 to Rs 10,000 per project.
What type of projects are supported?
The projects that are original, innovative and socially or industrially relevant are supported.
Important Links:
| Official website | Click Here |
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