Sarkari Yojana

Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government recognised Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Scheduled Caste students in Classes VI to X in Puducherry receive ₹1,500 or ₹2,500 per year under this pre-matric scholarship, depending on class, where parental income does not exceed ₹24,000.

About Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government recognised Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry

The Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, implements the “Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government Recognized Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry”. > Objective:

Its aim is to give Scheduled Caste students the financial support they need to study up to the secondary level and to stop them from discontinuing their education.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government recognised Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Scheduled Caste boys and girls enrolled in any…

Scheduled Caste boys and girls enrolled in any class from VI to X Standard can receive the Scholarship.

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The student must be a native of the…

The student must be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry, whether by birth or by living there continuously for five years or more.

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The award continues only while the student makes…

The award continues only while the student makes satisfactory progress, meaning he/she is promoted to the next higher class every year.

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Annual income of the parent/guardian must not be…

Annual income of the parent/guardian must not be above ₹24,000/-. Note: Parental/guardian income must remain within the below poverty line income ceiling that the Government prescribes from time to time.

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

Benefits Provided

Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government recognised Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

The Scholarship is paid for 10 months of each academic year at these rates:

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Standards VI to VIII

Standards VI to VIII: ₹1,500/- per annum per student (i.e. ₹150/- per month per student across 10 months in an academic year).

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Standards IX & X

Standards IX & X: ₹2,500/- per annum per student (i.e. ₹250/- per month per student across 10 months in an academic year).

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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Aadhaar Card serving as identity proof

Aadhaar Card serving as identity proof

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One passport size photo

One passport size photo

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School records like mark sheets and related educational…

School records like mark sheets and related educational certificates

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Community (caste) certificate

Community (caste) certificate

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Income certificate of the parent/guardian

Income certificate of the parent/guardian

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Residence-cum-nativity certificate given by the competent authority

Residence-cum-nativity certificate given by the competent authority

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Details of the student's bank account

Details of the student's bank account

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government recognised Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry through the online application process outlined below.

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Students applying for this scholarship for the first…

Students applying for this scholarship for the first time should "Register" with the “New Registration” icon at the NSP Portal URL - https://scholarships.gov.in/, supplying information exactly as it appears on their documents.

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On completing registration, each student is allotted a…

On completing registration, each student is allotted a “Student Registration ID”.

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With the “Student Registration ID”, students log into…

With the “Student Registration ID”, students log into their account via the “Fresh Application” icon on the NSP Portal.

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A welcome page opens after login; clicking the…

A welcome page opens after login; clicking the “Application Form” icon takes the student to the application screen.

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Students should now fill in the whole application…

Students should now fill in the whole application form and click “Final Submit” to submit it.

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After a successful submission, a system-generated registration number…

After a successful submission, a system-generated registration number is sent to the student for later reference.

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

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References