Sarkari Yojana
Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students
About Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students
Under the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, the “Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students” motivates Scheduled Caste students who score 65% or more in the matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations. The purpose of the incentive is to help such students, who plan to continue into Post-metric studies, cover the initial costs they face when taking admission.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Union Territory Of Puducherry
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Every Scheduled Caste student scoring 65% or higher…
Every Scheduled Caste student scoring 65% or higher in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination qualifies for the award.
The student must be a permanent resident of…
The student must be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, either by birth or through at least five years of continuous residence there.
The student must be continuing higher education at…
The student must be continuing higher education at a recognized university/college/institution.
Neither the income of the student's parent/guardian nor…
Neither the income of the student's parent/guardian nor the student's age is a bar; the grant is paid regardless of both.
Benefits Provided
Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
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1. Eligible Scheduled Caste students scoring 65% or more in the matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations receive a single cash award of ₹1,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card serving as proof of identity
Aadhaar Card serving as proof of identity
A recent photograph of passport size
A recent photograph of passport size
Academic records such as mark sheets and certificates
Academic records such as mark sheets and certificates
A valid certificate of caste
A valid certificate of caste
A certificate of income
A certificate of income
Residence/Nativity Certificate from the Revenue Officials
Residence/Nativity Certificate from the Revenue Officials
Particulars of the student's bank account
Particulars of the student's bank account
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students through the online application process outlined below.
First-time applicants must sign up by clicking “New…
First-time applicants must sign up by clicking “New Registration” on the NSP Portal URL - https://scholarships.gov.in/, entering details exactly as they appear in their documents.
When registration is complete, a “Student Registration ID”…
When registration is complete, a “Student Registration ID” is issued to the student.
Using this “Student Registration ID”, the student signs…
Using this “Student Registration ID”, the student signs in through the “Fresh Application” option on the NSP Portal.
A welcome page opens after login; selecting the…
A welcome page opens after login; selecting the “Application Form” icon takes the student to the application screen.
Fill in the entire application form and press…
Fill in the entire application form and press “Final Submit” to lodge the application.
After the application goes through, the student receives…
After the application goes through, the student receives a system-generated registration number to keep for future reference.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.