Sarkari Yojana

Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Outstanding NCC cadets from Puducherry can receive ₹500 (Senior Division) or ₹250 (Junior Division) per month, with 34 new scholarships awarded annually to cadets with 75% parade attendance.

About Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry

Run by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, the “Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry” honours and supports NCC cadets who excel. Scholarships are available across several divisions: Senior Division Boys (Up to graduation), Senior Wing Girls, Junior Division Boys (Up to 12th Standard), and Junior Wing Girls.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be Indian citizens

Applicants must be Indian citizens.

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Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory…

Applicants must be natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or have lived there continuously for five years or more.

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Applicants must have been present for 75% of…

Applicants must have been present for 75% of the year's parades.

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Applicants must have attended the required number of…

Applicants must have attended the required number of camps.

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Applicants must not have been removed from the…

Applicants must not have been removed from the Institution/NCC on disciplinary grounds.

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Awards are offered in these divisions

Awards are offered in these divisions: Senior Division Boys Up to graduation; Senior Wing Girls; Junior Division Boys Up to 12 Standard; and Junior Wing Girls. NOTE: Award holders are barred from receiving other regular scholarships or stipends, though they may still avail any fee concessions offered by their institutions.

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

Benefits Provided

Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Rate of Scholarships

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Cadets of the Senior Division

Cadets of the Senior Division: ₹500 each month.

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Cadets of the Junior Division

Cadets of the Junior Division: ₹250 each month. Number of Scholarships

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Every year, 34 new scholarships are granted

Every year, 34 new scholarships are granted.

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 ranked Deputy Tahsildar or above.

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A stamp-sized photo of the cadet

A stamp-sized photo of the cadet.

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card.

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Public Information Certificate (PIC) of the household

Public Information Certificate (PIC) of the household.

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NCC Certificate from the cadet's NCC unit

NCC Certificate from the cadet's NCC unit.

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Record showing NCC camp attendance

Record showing NCC camp attendance.

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Character Certificate from the Institution/NCC unit confirming that…

Character Certificate from the Institution/NCC unit confirming that the applicant was never discharged for disciplinary reasons.

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Marksheet or Degree Certificate (up to graduation) for…

Marksheet or Degree Certificate (up to graduation) for those applying in the "Senior Division Boys Up to graduation" or "Senior Wing Girls" division.

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Marksheet (up to 12th Standard) for those applying…

Marksheet (up to 12th Standard) for those applying in the "Junior Division Boys Up to 12 Standard" or "Junior Wing Girls" division.

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Any further document the Directorate of School Education…

Any further document the Directorate of School Education may ask for.

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 Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry through the offline application process outlined below.

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Ask your Company/Troop Commander for a printed copy…

Ask your Company/Troop Commander for a printed copy of the application form in the prescribed format.

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Complete all mandatory fields on the form, fix…

Complete all mandatory fields on the form, fix a passport-sized photograph (signed across where needed), and attach copies of every required document (self-attested where needed).

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Return the completed and signed form with the…

Return the completed and signed form with the documents to the Company/Troop Commander.

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The Officer commanding the NCC Unit reviews the…

The Officer commanding the NCC Unit reviews the applications and sends them, with appropriate recommendations, to the Group Commander, N.C.C. Group Head Quarters, Puducherry.

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