Final Year College or University Students of Tamil Nadu studying in government educational institutes will now receive free laptops underthe Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme.
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Tamil Nadu Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Tamil Nadu Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme. |
| Date of Launch | 05-01-2026. |
| Benefits Provided | Students will receive Free Laptops. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Final Year College Students. |
| Responsible Agency | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu. |
| How to Apply | Through the College or University. |
| Free Scheme Alerts | WhatsApp | Telegram |
Introduction of Tamil Nadu Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme: A Brief Insight
- Tamil Nadu Government launched the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme in the state on 5th of January 2026.
- It is a Free Laptop Scheme of the Tamil Nadu Government, which means “The World in Your Hands”.
- The main objective of the government behind starting this scheme is to promote digital education among students.
- Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme also aims to help students to access online learning resources and educational content easily.
- Tamil Nadu Government wants to improve the students’ computer skills and digital literacy in the state by reducing the digital divide between students.
- This scheme has been implemented with the help of the Electronics Corporation of the Tamil Nadu Government.
- Tamil Nadu Government will implement Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme in the state in 2 phases, in which 20 lakh students will receive the laptops free of cost.
- Its first phase has already launched by the government on 05-01-2026 in which 10 lakh students across different educational backgrounds will receive the free laptops.
- Students studying in their final year in their educational course in any Government Educational Institute within Tamil Nadu is eligible to receive a free laptop under Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Thittam.
- Shortlisted Students will receive laptops from Dell, Acer and HP company and the major specifications are Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 Processors, 8 GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11, BOSS Linux, MS Office 365, 6 month Perplexity Pro AI Subscription and a Laptop Bag.
- The budget of Rs. 2,000/- crore will be allocated by the Tamil Nadu Government for the implementation of this scheme in the year 2025-2026.
- No Online Application Process or Registration is available for the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme.
- The respective college or university will shortlist the eligible students and send a list to the department after verification for the distribution of free laptops under this scheme.
- In case any help or assistance is required regarding Tamil Nadu Government’s Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme, beneficiary students can call on 18005999000.
- The other major educational welfare schemes of the Tamil Nadu Government for girls and boys are “Pudhumai Penn Scheme” and “Tamizh Pudhalvan Scheme”.
- Beneficiary Students can check Tamil Nadu Government’s Complete Scheme List Here.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
- Students shortlisted under Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme will going to receive the following benefits from Tamil Nadu Government :-
- Selected Students will receive free Laptops under this scheme.
- Final Year College Students studying in a Government Educational Institution will receive laptops without any cost.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- Only those students will receive a free laptop in Tamil Nadu who fulfil the following eligibility criteria of Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme :-
- Tamil Nadu State Permanent Resident Students is Eligible.
- Applicant should be a Student currently studying in any of the following :-
- Government Arts College.
- Government Arts University.
- Government Science or Engineering College.
- Government Science or Engineering University.
- Government Medical College.
- Government Medical University.
- Government Agriculture College.
- Government Agriculture University.
- Government ITIs or Polytechnics.
- Government Law College or University.
- The student should be currently studying in the final year of his/ her educational course.
Documents Required to be Attached
- Students will be required to submit the following documents at the time of applying for a free laptop under the TN Government’s Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme :-
- Tamil Nadu State Residence Proof.
- Student Aadhaar Card.
- Mobile Number and Email ID.
- College Admission Proof.
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
- There is no need to apply directly to obtain a free laptop under the Tamil Nadu Government’s Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme.
- The respective colleges and universities in which the beneficiary student is currently studying will prepare a list of eligible students and send it to the department.
- The concerned department with the help of Electronics Corporation, will verify the list of eligible students.
- Shortlisted Students will then receive a free laptop under the Government of Tamil Nadu’s Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme in a public function.
- Tamil Nadu Government launched the first phase of Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Thittam on 05-01-2026, in which 10 lakh students will going to receive laptops free of cost.
- Further information about the scheme can be obtained from the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme Official Website.
- Beneficiary Students can call on “18005999000” in case any help is required regarding the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme of the Tamil Nadu Government.
Important Links Available
- Official Website of Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme Tamil Nadu.
- Official Website of Tamil Nadu Electronics Corporation.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Contact Number of Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme Tamil Nadu :- 18005999000.
- Contact Details of Tamil Nadu Electronic Corporation.
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