Sarkari Yojana

Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students

Puducherry
Quick Summary: OEBC students in standards 6 to 10 in Puducherry can receive ₹500 to ₹750 a year through this pre-matric scholarship, paid by DBT, if their family earns no more than ₹75,000 annually.

About Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students

Launched by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, the “Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students” offers monetary help to OEBC learners so that lack of money does not force them to leave school. Scholarships go to pupils of standards 6 to 10 who satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must hold Indian citizenship

Applicants must hold Indian citizenship.

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Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory…

Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry, either by birth or through continuous residence of at least five years.

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Applicants must be enrolled in any standard from…

Applicants must be enrolled in any standard from 6 to 10 and must have earned promotion to the next higher class.

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Applicants must be members of the Other Economically…

Applicants must be members of the Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC).

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Total family income must stay within ₹75,000 per…

Total family income must stay within ₹75,000 per annum.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Rate of Scholarship

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Standards 6 to 8

Standards 6 to 8: every student gets ₹50 per month (₹500 per year per student).

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Standards 9 & 10

Standards 9 & 10: every student gets ₹75 per month (₹750 per year per student). * Paid for ten months in an academic year. Mode of Disbursement Payment is credited straight to the applicant's Aadhaar-seeded bank account using Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate granted by a Revenue Department officer…

Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate granted by a Revenue Department officer of at least Deputy Tahsildar rank.

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Certificate stating family income

Certificate stating family income.

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Certificate of birth

Certificate of birth.

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A stamp-sized photograph of the student

A stamp-sized photograph of the student.

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card.

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Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Certificate

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Certificate.

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Public Information Certificate (PIC) of the family

Public Information Certificate (PIC) of the family.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students through the offline application process outlined below.

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Download and print the application form in its…

Download and print the application form in its prescribed format.

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Fill every mandatory field on the form, stick…

Fill every mandatory field on the form, stick on a passport-sized photograph (signed across where required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested where required).

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Take the completed and signed form with the…

Take the completed and signed form with the documents to the Head of the Institution at your school. The Heads of the Institutions then forward these applications to the Directorate of School Education using Google Forms.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the Official Website of the e-District…

Go to the Official Website of the e-District Portal run by the Government of Puducherry.

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Press "Login" in the top right corner of…

Press "Login" in the top right corner of the home page, and on the login screen pick "Register a New Membership".

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Fill out the mandatory fields on the Registration…

Fill out the mandatory fields on the Registration Page, namely Username, Password, Confirm Password and Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration, enter the Captcha Code and click "Signup".

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Go back to the Official Website of the…

Go back to the Official Website of the Government of Puducherry's e-District Portal.

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Press "Login" at the top right corner, then…

Press "Login" at the top right corner, then enter your Username, Password and the Captcha Code before clicking "Sign In".

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You will now see Government of Puducherry schemes…

You will now see Government of Puducherry schemes displayed Department-wise.

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Pick the scheme you are applying for to…

Pick the scheme you are applying for to open its online application form.

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Enter details in every mandatory field (flagged by…

Enter details in every mandatory field (flagged by a red asterisk) and upload all mandatory documents (self-attest where needed).

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Select the declaration "I hereby declare that the…

Select the declaration "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". After submitting, write down the application number so you can use it for tracking your application; it will also reach your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID. Track Your Application here Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References