<h3>Introduction</h3> <ul> <li><img style="max-width: 100%; height: 210px; float: right;" src="https://static.vikaspedia.in/mediastorage/filestorage/20260115122639_ulagamungalkayil.webp" alt="Uploaded Image" width="294">The Government of Tamil Nadu launched the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme on 5 January 2026 with the objective of strengthening digital education across the state.</li> <li>The name of the scheme means “The World in Your Hands,” reflecting the government’s vision of empowering students through technology.</li> <li>Under this initiative, the state government provides free laptops to eligible students studying in government educational institutions.</li> <li>The scheme focuses on improving access to online learning platforms, digital study material, and modern educational tools, especially for students from economically weaker backgrounds.</li> <li>With the support of the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT), the government plans to implement the scheme in two phases, covering a total of 20 lakh students.</li> <li>In the first phase alone, 10 lakh final-year students will receive laptops.</li> <li>For the financial year 2025–26, the state has allocated a budget of Rs. 2,000 crore for smooth implementation.</li> <li>Students can register themselves under Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme by contacting their respective educational institute.</li> <li>Further information of this scheme can be obtained from the <a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://elcotlaptop.tn.gov.in/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Official Portal.</a></li> </ul> <h3>Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Students selected under the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme receive laptops free of cost from the Tamil Nadu Government.</li> <li>Each laptop has an approximate value of Rs. 30,000, and the entire cost is borne by the state government.</li> <li>The devices are intended to support academic work, online learning, skill development, and digital literacy among students.</li> </ul> <h3>Eligibility</h3> <ul> <li>To qualify for the scheme, students must fulfill the following conditions :- <ul> <li>The student should be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu.</li> <li>Only final-year students of their respective academic programmes are eligible.</li> <li>The student must be enrolled in a government educational institution in Tamil Nadu, such as :- <ul> <li>Government Arts institutions.</li> <li>Government Agricultural institutions.</li> <li>Government Medical institutions.</li> <li>Government Science or Engineering institutions.</li> <li>Government ITIs or Polytechnic institutions.</li> <li>Government Law institutions.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Documents</h3> <ul> <li>Students may be required to provide the following documents for verification :- <ul> <li>Proof of Tamil Nadu domicile.</li> <li>Aadhaar card of the student.</li> <li>College admission or enrollment proof.</li> <li>Valid mobile number and email ID.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Process to Apply</h3> <ul> <li>Students do not need to submit any online or offline application for this scheme.</li> <li>The respective colleges identify eligible final-year students and verify their academic and personal details.</li> <li>After verification, the institutions forward the beneficiary list to the concerned department.</li> <li>ELCOT and the department review the submitted details, and selected students receive laptops during official public distribution programmes.</li> <li>The first phase of distribution began on 05 January 2026, covering students from multiple academic streams.</li> </ul> <h3>Important Links</h3> <ul> <li>Official Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme Website :- <a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://elcotlaptop.tn.gov.in/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://elcotlaptop.tn.gov.in/home</a></li> <li>Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) :- <a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://elcot.tn.gov.in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://elcot.tn.gov.in</a></li> </ul> <h3>Contact</h3> <ul> <li>For assistance, clarification, or scheme-related queries, students can use the following contact details :- <ul> <li>Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme Helpline: 1800-599-9000</li> <li>ELCOT Contact Page :-<a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://elcot.tn.gov.in/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://elcot.tn.gov.in/contact-us</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>