> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsanek.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Tamil Nadu clears Rs 2,000 crore Vetri Laptop Scheme for college students - URL: https://newsanek.com/tamil-nadu-2000-crore-laptop-scheme-students/ - Published: 2026-11-08T12:32:52.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-08T13:20:19.000Z - Description: The scheme covers undergraduate, diploma and professional students in government and state-aided institutions. Engineering students will get laptops with Intel Core i5 processors or equivalent. - Author: Kumar Ujjwal - Tags: India, Tamil Nadu, Explainer, #sub-education, #state-tamil-nadu, #state-desk, #region-south, #tl-4a0dc2, #sm-62, #smemo-useful The Tamil Nadu government has approved free laptops for college students across the state. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the rollout of the Vetri Laptop Scheme. The scheme has an allocation of Rs 2,000 crore. It was announced in the state budget for 2026-27 and will cover students in government and state-aided institutions. Rs 2,000 crore Vetri Laptop Scheme approved **Rs 2,000 crore**Scheme allocation **2026-27**Budget year Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report ### Key points - The Vetri Laptop Scheme has a Rs 2,000 crore allocation. - It covers students in government and state-aided institutions. - Engineering students will get laptops with Intel Core i5 processors or equivalent. - Students who missed out in 2025-26 are also included. ## Who can get a free laptop under this scheme? The scheme mainly covers first and second year undergraduate students. It also includes diploma students enrolled during the 2026-27 academic year. Students in arts, science, engineering, medicine, veterinary science, agriculture, fisheries and law are eligible. Polytechnic and Industrial Training Institute (ITI) students are included too. The government has also decided to help students who missed out last year. This covers third and fourth year students in professional courses. Engineering students get a special provision. Their laptops will have Intel Core i5 processors or equivalent configurations. ## Why has the government started this scheme? According to the state government, laptops are now an essential learning tool. Many courses and classes are moving online. The scheme aims to build technical knowledge and help students access online education. It also supports skill development and job preparation. The government said students from marginalised communities and middle-income families will benefit most. So why does this matter for them? Laptops can give them better access to digital resources. ## What happens next for the scheme? A high-level committee under the Chief Minister will oversee the implementation. The government has also issued detailed guidelines for the rollout. The state-run Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) has been asked to buy the laptops. They must meet the prescribed quality standards. Explainer ### What happened before - The Tamil Nadu Budget for 2026-27 announced the Vetri Laptop Scheme. - The government has now approved the money and issued a Government Order for the rollout. - Students who missed out in the 2025-26 academic year will also get the benefit. ### Why it matters Laptops are seen as essential for online learning, skills and jobs, especially for students from marginalised and middle-income families. ### What to watch next - A high-level committee under the Chief Minister will oversee the scheme. - The state-run Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) will buy laptops that meet set quality standards. --- ### Sources - [India Today: Tamil Nadu's Rs 2,000 crore laptop plan: What Vijay's big student push means](https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/cm-vijay-clears-vetri-laptop-scheme-for-tamil-nadu-college-students-rs-2000-crore-allocated-3034760-2026-11-08?ref=newsanek.com)