Karthik from Salem, a government school student, scored 78% in Class 12. He did not know how to prepare for UPSC — no coaching center nearby, no money for fees. His teacher mentioned Naan Mudhalvan. He registered on naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in, applied for the UPSC scholarship, cleared the screening test, and got selected. For 10 months, ₹7,500 came to his account every month — enough for residential coaching in Chennai, rent, and books. All free.
Naan Mudhalvan (நான் முதல்வன் — “I am the First”) is Tamil Nadu’s flagship skill development and career guidance initiative. Launched on March 1, 2022 by CM M.K. Stalin, it covers students from Class 9 to postgraduate level across government schools and colleges. Target: 10 lakh students every year. Currently 50 lakh+ registered students.
Official Portals:
- Main: naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in
- School students: naanmudhalvan.tnschools.gov.in
- College upskilling: portal.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in
💡 Quick Answer: Login: naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in → Login → Mobile/Email → OTP UPSC Scholarship: ₹7,500/month (10 months) — screening test required — 1,000 seats/year Skill courses: 2,000+ — IT, AI, Data Science, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing Who: Class 9-12 students + UG/PG college students — Tamil Nadu government institutions TVK 2026: Scheme continuing and expanding under CM Vijay government
What Naan Mudhalvan Offers — 5 Verticals
1. Free Skill Courses (2,000+ courses) Industry-specific training in: IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Automation, Manufacturing, Logistics, BFSI (Banking/Finance), Healthcare, Animation, Blockchain — in partnership with Microsoft, Infosys, TCS, Google, IBM.
2. UPSC Civil Services Coaching (Free, Residential) ₹7,500/month scholarship + residential coaching at:
- All India Civil Services Coaching Center, R.A. Puram, Chennai (225 seats)
- Anna Centenary Civil Services Coaching Academies — Coimbatore & Madurai (100 seats each)
3. SSC/Railways/Banking Exam Coaching (Free, Residential) Free residential coaching centers at Chennai, Salem, and Srivilliputhur — 1,000 students.
4. Career Guidance (300+ pathways) Portal maps 300+ career pathways — Healthcare, Science, Engineering, Arts, Law — with guidance on how to get there.
5. Scholarships & Education Loans (150+ scholarships) Access to 150+ central and state government scholarships from one place. Vidya Lakshmi Portal integration for education loans.
Login — Step by Step
Two portals — use the right one:
| If you are | Use this portal |
|---|---|
| Class 9-12 student | naanmudhalvan.tnschools.gov.in |
| College student (skill courses) | portal.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in |
| General / UPSC applicant | naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in |
Login Steps:
Step 1: Go to naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in
Step 2: Click “Login” — top right corner
Step 3: Enter registered mobile number or email ID
Step 4: Enter OTP received on mobile → Submit
Step 5: Dashboard opens — access courses, scholarships, hall tickets, results
Registration — New User
Step 1: naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in → “Register”
Step 2: Enter: Name, Mobile number, Email, Date of Birth, District
Step 3: OTP verify → Account created
Step 4: Complete profile — school/college details, education level, course preference
Step 5: Browse skill courses or apply for UPSC/SSC scholarship
UPSC Scholarship — Detailed Guide
This is Naan Mudhalvan’s most valuable benefit — many students miss it.
What you get:
- ₹7,500/month for 10 months — UPSC Prelims preparation
- ₹25,000 — if you clear Prelims (for Mains prep)
- ₹50,000 — if you clear Mains (for Interview prep)
- Free access to UPSC Study Hall, Anna Nagar, Chennai (200 seats, free)
- Residential coaching — Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
Eligibility:
- Tamil Nadu resident
- Age: 21-29 years
- UG degree holder or final year
- Not currently employed by government
Selection process: 1,000 candidates selected annually through a screening test — test pattern based on UPSC Prelims syllabus.
How to apply: naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in → Competitive Exams Vertical → UPSC Scholarship → Apply when notification released → Take screening test → Results declared → Selected candidates get residential admission.
Skill Courses — How to Enroll
Step 1: portal.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in → Login
Step 2: “Skill Offerings” → Browse 2,000+ courses
Step 3: Select course → “View More” → Enroll
Step 4: Online classes or attend nearest training center
Step 5: Complete assessment → Certificate issued
Popular courses:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Marketing
- BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, Insurance)
- Healthcare & Nursing fundamentals
- Logistics & Supply Chain
Common Login Issues + Fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| OTP not received | Wait 2 minutes → Resend OTP → Check network |
| Invalid credentials | Use mobile number registered during signup — not email if you registered with mobile |
| Portal not loading | Try naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in directly — clear browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+Delete) |
| Forgot password | Login page → “Forgot Password” → Mobile OTP → Reset |
| Wrong portal | School students: tnschools portal |
TVK Government 2026 — What’s New
CM C. Joseph Vijay (TVK) government has continued and expanded Naan Mudhalvan:
- Scheme ongoing — no discontinuation
- New industry MoUs being added
- TVK manifesto includes expansion of competitive exam coaching beyond UPSC to include TNPSC Group 1 coaching
- Integration with Tamizh Pudhalvan and Pudhumai Penn schemes — same portal ecosystem (UMIS/TNEGA)
Who Can Register?
- Class 9 to 12 students — Tamil Nadu government and government-aided schools
- UG, PG, Diploma, ITI, Polytechnic students — government colleges
- Age: 18-35 years for competitive exam coaching
- Tamil Nadu resident
FAQs
Naan Mudhalvan login kaise karein? (நான் முதல்வன் login எப்படி செய்வது?) naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in → Login → Mobile number ya email → OTP → Dashboard. College students ke liye portal.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in use karein.
UPSC scholarship ke liye kaise apply karein? naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in → Competitive Exams Vertical → UPSC Scholarship notification dekhein → apply karein → screening test dein → 1,000 seats.
UPSC scholarship mein kitna milta hai? Prelims preparation: ₹7,500/month × 10 months. Mains clear karne par: ₹25,000. Interview prep: ₹50,000.
Kya private college students apply kar sakte hain? Skill courses ke liye haan. UPSC/SSC coaching ke liye Tamil Nadu resident aur UG degree required. School-level schemes government school students ke liye.
Kya courses certificate dete hain? Haan — portal.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in par courses complete karne par industry-recognized certificates milte hain.
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Main Portal | naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in |
| School Students | naanmudhalvan.tnschools.gov.in |
| College Upskilling | portal.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in |
| UPSC Coaching | tnskill.tn.gov.in |
| TNSDC | tnskill.tn.gov.in |
Karthik cleared UPSC Prelims in 2026. The ₹25,000 Mains scholarship came the next month.
Tamil Nadu government school ya college mein padh rahe ho — naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in par aaj register karo aur UPSC scholarship ke liye prepare karo।
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Information based on naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in, TNSDC official sources and Tamil Nadu Government notifications.