Sarkari Yojana

Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Directorate of School Education awards ₹50,000, ₹30,000 and ₹20,000 to the top three rank holders in SSLC, SSC, Matriculation, HSC and Intermediate public exams, separately by region and school type.

About Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations

The Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry introduced the “Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations” scheme. It gives ₹50,000/-, ₹30,000/- and ₹20,000/- to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank Holders respectively in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam, Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Matriculation Exam, Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be Indian citizens

Applicants must be Indian citizens.

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The applicant must be a native of the…

The applicant must be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry, either by birth or through at least five years of continuous residence.

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Only students are eligible

Only students are eligible.

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The student must be enrolled in a Government/Private…

The student must be enrolled in a Government/Private High/Higher Secondary School or at Intermediate Level (2nd Year) in a Government Junior College within the Union Territory of Puducherry.

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The student must be one of the top…

The student must be one of the top three Rank Holders in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam/ Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam/ Matriculation Exam/ Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam/ Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examination.

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

Benefits Provided

Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Quantum of Award

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1st Rank

1st Rank: ₹50,000/-.

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2nd Rank

2nd Rank: ₹30,000/-.

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3rd Rank

3rd Rank: ₹20,000/-. * Each year, separate awards go to the top three Rank Holders in each of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam, Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Matriculation Exam, Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations. * Awards are given separately in each of the UT of Puducherry's four regions: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. * Government Schools and Private Schools have separate sets of awards.

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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A Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate issued by a Revenue Department…

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

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A photograph of stamp size

A photograph of stamp size.

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The student's Aadhaar Card

The student's Aadhaar Card.

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The educational certificate (SSLC/ SSC/ HSC/ etc)

The educational certificate (SSLC/ SSC/ HSC/ etc).

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The Public Information Certificate (PIC)

The Public Information Certificate (PIC).

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A mark sheet proving the 1st/2nd/3rd Rank

A mark sheet proving the 1st/2nd/3rd Rank.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations through the offline application process outlined below.

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Print out the application form in the prescribed…

Print out the application form in the prescribed format.

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Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph…

Complete all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across it if required), and attach copies of every mandatory document, self-attested where necessary.

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Give the completed and signed form with the…

Give the completed and signed form with the documents to the Head of the Institution at your school, who will forward the applications to the Directorate of School Education via Google Forms.

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