Sarkari Yojana

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry awards ₹15,000 to the top-ranking Scheduled Caste boy and girl in each region who score at least 55% in the Higher Secondary Examination.

About Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students

Introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students honours the highest-ranking boy and girl in each region (Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam) who have scored an aggregate of at least 55% in the Higher Secondary Examination.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste

Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste.

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Applicants must be Students

Applicants must be Students.

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Applicants must have obtained 55% or more in…

Applicants must have obtained 55% or more in the Higher Secondary Examination.

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Applicants must have been a Native/Resident of the…

Applicants must have been a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for a minimum of 5 years.

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

Benefits Provided

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A cash prize worth ₹15,000/-

A cash prize worth ₹15,000/-.

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 residence-cum-nativity certificate from the competent authority

A residence-cum-nativity certificate from the competent authority.

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The student's caste certificate

The student's caste certificate.

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A passport-size photo taken recently

A passport-size photo taken recently.

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The student's Aadhaar identity card

The student's Aadhaar identity card.

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Passbook of the student's bank account

Passbook of the student's bank account.

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Certificate of family income

Certificate of family income.

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Attested copies of the certificates for the qualifying…

Attested copies of the certificates for the qualifying examination passed. If no Aadhaar Card is available, the applicant must furnish the Aadhaar Enrolment ID together with ANY ONE of these documents -

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A Bank or Post Office Passbook bearing a…

A Bank or Post Office Passbook bearing a photo.

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Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card

Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.

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A valid Passport

A valid Passport.

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Ration Card

Ration Card.

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Voter Identity Card

Voter Identity Card.

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MGNREGA job card

MGNREGA job card.

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Kisan Photo Passbook

Kisan Photo Passbook.

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A driving license issued by the Licensing Authority…

A driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).

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A photo identity certificate issued on official letterhead…

A photo identity certificate issued on official letterhead by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar.

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Any other document the Department specifies

Any other document the Department specifies.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office…

During office hours, go to the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department and ask the staff member assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph (signing across it if asked), and attach copies of the required documents, self-attested where necessary.

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Hand over the completed and signed form along…

Hand over the completed and signed form along with the documents to the authority concerned.

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Obtain an acknowledgment or receipt from that authority,…

Obtain an acknowledgment or receipt from that authority, making sure it notes the date and time of submission and any unique identification number.

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