Tamil Nadu Free Tablet Computers Scheme 2026: Announced for Class 6th to 8th Govt. School Students, Never Launched

TN Free Tablet Computers Scheme 2026 was announced by Tamil Nadu government for govt. school students studying in classes 6th to 8th. Under this scheme, the state govt. planned to provide a free tablet computer to each eligible student. The scheme was announced by the School Education Minister at an event held to distribute recognition letters to private nursery and primary schools on 18 December 2021, but no tablets or computers were ever distributed to students.

Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.

Tamil Nadu Free Tablet Computers Scheme 2026

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when students suffered in their education, Tamil Nadu state govt. announced a new TN Free Tablet Computers Scheme 2026. Around 3,00,000 students studying in class 6th to 8th in government schools were expected to get one free tablet computer each. For higher secondary students in govt. and govt. aided schools, the state already runs Tamil Nadu Student Free Laptop Scheme.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This scheme is not running, it was announced but never started by the government.

Even after the new state government took charge in May 2026, no official notification or dedicated portal for this tablet scheme has been released. The new government has announced Vetri Laptop Scheme for college students, but nothing has been announced for free tablets for classes 6th to 8th students.

How to Apply Online for Free Tablet Computers Scheme in TN

Just like free tablet, laptop and smartphone distribution schemes in other states like Karnataka, the state govt. of Tamil Nadu was expected to invite TN Free Tablet Computers Scheme application forms through online mode. To get a tablet free, each student in government schools in 6 to 8 standards may have had to fill a registration form on the elcot.in website or on a new dedicated portal.

The official notification for TN Free Tablets Scheme is still not out, even in 2026. As the guidelines were never released, the apply online process for Free Tabs Scheme in Tamil Nadu remains unknown.

The launch of a new dedicated portal along with its website link would be available only after the official launch of TN Free Tablet Computers Scheme. As soon as the Tamil Nadu Free Tablet Computers Scheme registration form filling process begins, this page will be updated.

Eligibility Criteria for Tamil Nadu Free Tablet Computers Scheme

Only those candidates who fulfill the below mentioned criteria would be eligible for TN Free Tab Scheme 2026:

• Applicant must be a resident of Tamil Nadu state.
• He / She must be studying in any of the government school within the state.
• Candidate must be studying in class 6th or 7th or 8th.
• The annual income of the family of the applicant from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2 lakh per annum (*tentative data).
• The applicant must be cleared in all his previous attended examinations i.e he / she must not have backlogs.

List of Documents for TN Free Tablet Computers Scheme

Here is the complete list of documents for Tamil Nadu Free Tablet Computers Scheme 2026:-

1. Aadhar Card
2. School ID Card
3. Residence Certificate
4. Mobile number
5. Recent Passport size photograph

An Overview of TN Free Tablet Computers Distribution Scheme

Below is the overview of TN Free Tablet Scheme 2026 as announced by the Former School Education Minister on 18 December 2021:

Need for TN Free Tablet Computer Scheme

Former School Education Minister of Tamil Nadu state announced free tablet computers for around 3 lakh students. There were around 37,211 government schools at the time of the announcement, out of these around 9,708 middle schools in the state. Many students were not able to follow online classes and the tablet computers were expected to help students when they are pursuing their studies.