Vetri Laptop Scheme covers Tamil Nadu college students in 2026-27

Tamil Nadu's Vetri Madikkanini Scheme for 2026-27 is reported to cover eligible students in government and government-aided colleges. The source reports a government order and a ₹2,000 crore allocation. Private-college students are not eligible.

Coverage includes first- and second-year undergraduate students and diploma students in listed courses, including arts, science, engineering, polytechnic, ITI, medical and law. Eligible third- and fourth-year professional-course students who missed a laptop under Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil in 2025-26 may also be covered. Students who received one under that scheme will not get another.

There is no individual online application; colleges will update and send student records. Students should update their details and verify income and community certificates on the UMIS portal. Distribution may begin in December 2026 or January-February 2027, but dates are unconfirmed.