Updated for 2026 · For women in Tamil Nadu tracking a Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai application.
- Check at kmut.tn.gov.in — log in with Aadhaar + OTP.
- No separate application number needed — it's tied to your Aadhaar.
- Statuses: pending → approved (or rejected).
- Approved → money by DBT around the 15th.
- Can't get the OTP? Update your mobile number at the ration shop.
- Helpline 044-25619208.
What you need before you start
Just two things: the Aadhaar number you applied with, and access to the mobile number registered against your application (for the OTP). Unlike most e-services, KMUT does not require a separate application or reference number — your status is tied to your Aadhaar.
How to check your status — step by step
2. Choose the login / status option and enter your Aadhaar number.
3. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile.
4. Your status is displayed.
What each status means
| Status | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Pending / Under verification | Received; being checked against ration card, income and exclusions | Wait; follow up if it drags on |
| Approved | You're enrolled; payment scheduled | Check your bank around the 15th |
| Rejected | Not accepted — a reason is sent by SMS | Appeal to the RDO within 30 days |
If you can't log in — the OTP problem
The single most common obstacle is the OTP. It goes to the mobile number registered with your application, and if that number has changed, been lost, or belongs to someone else, you're locked out of checking. Fixing it is straightforward but must be done in person: take your Aadhaar and ration card to your ration shop or an e-Sevai centre and have the registered mobile number updated. Then the OTP will reach you.
If it's stuck on "pending"
Pending is normal for a while after applying — the verification checks your ration-card head-of-family entry, income and the exclusion conditions (four-wheeler, land, electricity usage). If it sits pending far longer than others you know who applied around the same time, call the helpline 044-25619208 or ask at the ration shop, which can see the local record.
If it says "approved" but no money came
Then the block is the bank account, not the scheme — a dormant, closed or non-Aadhaar-linked account fails the DBT. Our guide on the ₹1,000 not being credited walks through fixing exactly this.
If it says "rejected" — the 30-day window
A rejection comes with an SMS, and you have 30 days from that SMS to appeal to the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) with proof of eligibility. Most rejections are ration-card or Aadhaar mismatches rather than genuine ineligibility, and appeals often succeed — but the clock is short, so act quickly.
Keep these to hand
Before you sit down to check: your Aadhaar number, the registered mobile for the OTP, and — if you're chasing a payment — your bank passbook to confirm whether the DBT actually landed. That's all the portal and the helpline will ever ask for. One caution: you may see posts online promising a raised amount. A campaign promise is not a payment — the scheme as it operates pays ₹1,000, and no status page will show more until an official government order changes it. Never pay anyone claiming they can "increase" or "unblock" your amount.
How often should you check?
Once after applying to confirm it's received and pending, and again if the payment hasn't reached your bank by the 20th of a month (allowing a few days past the usual 15th). Checking every day achieves nothing — verification takes the time it takes, and the status won't move faster for being watched. The two moments that matter are the initial confirmation and the first missed payment.
Why an "approved" status can still be reviewed later
Approval isn't always permanent. The scheme runs periodic eligibility reviews, and a household that newly registers a four-wheeler, crosses the 3,600-unit electricity threshold, or has its ration card changed can see payments paused even after months of approval. If your status flips from approved to a hold, it's usually one of these — and sometimes wrongly, when a vehicle or connection belongs to someone else at the same address. That situation is exactly what the RDO appeal exists to correct: it lets you put the true facts in front of a human. So treat "approved" as the current state, not a lifetime guarantee, and keep your ration-card and Aadhaar details clean so a review never has a reason to stop you.
Related Tamil Nadu guides
See the full Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai guide, why the ₹1,000 has not been credited, the ration card guide, and CMCHIS health cover.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check status?
kmut.tn.gov.in → log in with Aadhaar → OTP. Helpline 044-25619208.
Can't get the OTP?
Update your registered mobile number at the ration shop or e-Sevai centre, then retry.
What does pending mean?
Still under verification. Normal for a while; follow up if it drags.
When is the money paid if approved?
By DBT around the 15th of each month.
Do I need an application number?
No — status is tied to your Aadhaar.
About ComplyKraft. Built by Dinesh Kumar S in Chennai — B.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. IT. Plain-language guides to Tamil Nadu government services and schemes.
Disclaimer: Informational guide, updated 2026. This is not official government communication. Portal steps, the appeal window and helpline are set by the Government of Tamil Nadu and can change — confirm at kmut.tn.gov.in or on 044-25619208.