SPS - Notification 2023-24 As On 07.09.2023 For Web
SPS - Notification 2023-24 As On 07.09.2023 For Web
SPS - Notification 2023-24 As On 07.09.2023 For Web
07.09.2023
Project Proposals invited under
STUDENT PROJECT SCHEME 2023-2024
Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology has been implementing the
Student Projects Scheme in order to harness the talent and potential available with students
for the benefit of our State. Under this scheme final year UG students (Engineering) / PG
Science Students / PG professional Students who have dissertation work in their curriculum
may apply. Financial support up to a maximum of Rs.10, 000/- will be provided to each
project. Those who want to apply under this scheme are requested to read the instructions
carefully and apply as mentioned below. (www.tanscst.tn.gov.in).
Two copies of proposals complete in all aspects are to be submitted through proper
channels to The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology,
DOTE Campus, Chennai - 600 025.
How to apply:
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7. TNSCST does not assume any responsibility for the applicants not being able to submit
their applications within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other
reason beyond the control of TNSCST.
8. Projects are considered in the sectors: AS-Agricultural Sciences; BS-Biological Sciences;
CHS*-Chemical Sciences & Engineering; ES-Environmental Sciences; MS-Medical
Sciences; PS-Physical Sciences; SS-Social Sciences; VS-Veterinary Sciences; CSE**-
CSE/IT/Computer Application/ Software; ECV-Civil and EME-Mechanical; EEE-
EEE/ECE/EIE/ICE
*UG & PG Chemical Engineering and PG Chemistry-related students can apply.
**UG & PG Computer Engineering and PG Computer-related students can apply.
9. Any clarification regarding the Submission of the SPS proposals may contact @
81484 91817.
General Instructions
1. The scheme is instituted for the purpose of providing assistance in the form of grants to
FINAL YEAR students of UG/PG (Engineering-Civil; Mechanical; EEE/ECE/EIE/ICE;
CSE/IT/Computer Application/Software; Chemical), PG (Professional Courses) and PG (all
Sciences) for scientific research work, with particular relevance to the State of Tamilnadu,
for economic and industrial development.
2. Student projects will be eligible for a maximum grant of Rs.10,000/-.
3. Any one sector in format must be chosen. Incorrect filling or filling of more than one sector
will lead to rejection of your application.
4. The project team (batch) can have up to a maximum of four students. A team should send
only one proposal. Submitting more than one proposal will lead to cancellation of all the
proposals.
5. It may be noted that the project proposal should be original, innovative and novel. They
should have utility and applicability for implementation. Kindly note that the evaluation of
the project is also based on these factors.
6. The Project Guides / HODs need to evaluate the project proposals and scrutinize them
before sending the project proposals to TNSCST.
7. The project team should not change the topic and should not deviate from the objectives of
the sanctioned project proposal. In the event of any such changes, the grant will be treated
as canceled and the institution should return the sanctioned amount to TNSCST.
8. Project proposals received will be reviewed and evaluated by a team of experts and those
selected will be announced on the TNSCST website www.tanscst.tn.gov.in. The project
sanction letter and the money will be sent to the Principal/Registrar of the institution with a
copy to the Project guide.
9. The sanctioned projects should be completed and the report should be submitted before
the end of May 2024.
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10. The Utilization Certificate (UC) and Statement of Expenditure (SE) should be signed by the
guide, HOD and Principal/Registrar/Dean with an official seal as the case may be. The
guides are responsible for the timely submission of Project Report (15-20 pages), seminar
paper (2 pages), UC and SE.
11. If the guide wishes to leave the institution where the project is based, the Institute/Guide
will inform the same to Council and in consultation with the Council, evolve steps to ensure
the successful completion of the project, before relieving the guide.
12. Project proposals not in the prescribed format and incomplete will not be considered.
Advance copy and soft copy of the proposals will not be considered.
13. Two copies of the proposal should be signed and forwarded by the Guide through HOD
and Principal/Registrar/Director/Dean as the case may be to reach the council office on or
before 6th October 2023, 5.00 PM.
14. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered and no communication will be
entertained in this regard. Postal delays will not be accepted on any ground.
Sd/
Member Secretary
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