Which certificate do you need?

Certificate Used for
Community (caste) certificate Reserved seats, scholarships, government jobs
Income certificate Scholarships, fee concessions, welfare schemes
Nativity certificate Proof that you are from Tamil Nadu, for admissions and jobs
First graduate certificate Admissions and concessions that ask whether you are the first in your family to study for a degree

How to apply

  1. Online: sign up once on the TN e-Sevai citizen portal, log in and choose the certificate. Or go to any e-Sevai centre.
  2. Upload your photo, an address proof and a self-declaration. For a community certificate, a parent’s or sibling’s community certificate helps.
  3. Pay the small service charge and note your application number.
  4. Track the status online, and download your certificate when it is approved.