Sarkari Yojana
Award of Cash Incentive to the Toppers at Regional Level and Students Scoring Centum in the Subjects Involving Theory in Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations in Government Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry
About Award of Cash Incentive to the Toppers at Regional Level and Students Scoring Centum in the Subjects Involving Theory in Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations in Government Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry
The Department of School Education, Puducherry, introduced the scheme “Award of Cash Incentive to the Toppers at Regional Level and Students Scoring Centum in the Subjects Involving Theory in Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations in Government Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry”. Top-ranked students receive between ₹10,000/- and ₹20,000/- according to their position, while each subject in which a student scores centum earns ₹5,000/-.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Award of Cash Incentive to the Toppers at Regional Level and Students Scoring Centum in the Subjects Involving Theory in Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations in Government Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Indian citizens may apply
Only Indian citizens may apply.
The applicant must reside in the Union territory…
The applicant must reside in the Union territory of Puducherry, either by birth or after living there continuously for at least five years.
The applicant must be a Government School student…
The applicant must be a Government School student taking the Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations.
The qualifying examination must have been cleared on…
The qualifying examination must have been cleared on the very first attempt.
Marks obtained in any subsequent attempts will not…
Marks obtained in any subsequent attempts will not be considered.
Benefits Provided
Award of Cash Incentive to the Toppers at Regional Level and Students Scoring Centum in the Subjects Involving Theory in Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations in Government Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Students who finish in the top three at…
Students who finish in the top three at the regional level in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations in Government Schools receive: 1st Rank: ₹20,000/-; 2nd Rank: ₹15,000/-; 3rd Rank: ₹10,000/-.
Students achieving centum in theory-based subjects in the…
Students achieving centum in theory-based subjects in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Higher Secondary Course Examinations receive ₹5,000/- for each such subject.
Mode of Disbursement:
Payment is made either by Direct Benefit Transfer or through a Demand Draft.
Frequency:
Eligible beneficiaries receive the award on an annual basis.
Tie-Breaker Condition:
Where two or more students tie on marks, each one is paid the full prize amount for that position. This also covers marks gained later through revaluation, as laid down by the concerned Board.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Evidence establishing the applicant's Indian citizenship
Evidence establishing the applicant's Indian citizenship.
Evidence that the applicant lives in the Union…
Evidence that the applicant lives in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The applicant's mark statement from the Secondary School…
The applicant's mark statement from the Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examination.
Evidence that the applicant is enrolled at a…
Evidence that the applicant is enrolled at a Government school.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Award of Cash Incentive to the Toppers at Regional Level and Students Scoring Centum in the Subjects Involving Theory in Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations in Government Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry through the offline application process outlined below.
Selection is largely handled internally by the administering department, using the examination results.
Preparation of the List of Eligible Students -…
Preparation of the List of Eligible Students
Based on total marks scored in the relevant Public Examination, the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry, draws up the initial list of students eligible for the cash incentive.
The list is compiled from the result analysis released by the concerned Board (Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations).
Final Determination in Case of Disputes - Any…
Final Determination in Case of Disputes
Any doubt or dispute about selection or eligibility that comes up while the Scheme is being implemented is passed on to the Secretary to Government (Education).
On matters of interpreting or clarifying any provision, the ruling of the Secretary to Government (Education) is final.
Disbursement of the Award
After the beneficiary list is finalised each year, the cash award is paid out by Direct Benefit Transfer or by Demand Draft.
When several students tie on marks, each of them receives the complete prize amount for that rank, including cases where the marks came through revaluation.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.