What is the 7.5% Reservation?
In 2020, the Tamil Nadu Government introduced a 7.5%
horizontal reservation for students studying from the 6th to 12th
standard in government schools.
This reservation applies to all professional
undergraduate courses under the government quota.
Who Is Eligible?
- Completed
Class 6–12 in Tamil Nadu Government Schools
- Applies
to all categories (OC/BC/MBC/SC/ST) — it's horizontal, not vertical
- Applicable
only to Govt Quota Seats in Govt & Private Colleges
50 + Courses Covered
The reservation applies to: 15+ Streams
- MBBS
/ BDS / AYUSH
- Engineering
/ Architecture (B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch)
- Law
(5-Year Integrated)
- B.Sc.
Nursing, B.Pharm, Paramedical
- B.V.Sc,
B.F.Sc, B.Sc Agri / B.Tech Agri
- Design,
Hotel Management, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Marine
Basically, any Professional UG Courses under the
government quota
Fees Covered (What the Government Pays)
- Tuition
Fee
- Special
& Development Fees
- Hostel
Charges | Mess Charges | Amenities
- Transport
| Bus or train pass fees (day scholars)
- Miscellaneous
Fees
Direct reimbursement to colleges — students pay ₹0
7.5% Reservation Eligible Courses List and Admission Process
Source: 7.5 % Reservation - G.O
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