Sarkari Yojana

Higher Educational Finance Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's construction worker welfare board pays children of registered workers who enter higher education through CENTAC between ₹ 2,000/- a year and a one-time ₹ 1,50,000/-, depending on the course.

About Higher Educational Finance Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)

“Higher Educational Finance Assistance” is a welfare scheme of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Children of Construction Workers who gain admission to higher education programmes through CENTAC, Puducherry, receive financial help, paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the ward’s bank account. Applications are taken offline.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Higher Educational Finance Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only Indian citizens may apply

Only Indian citizens may apply.

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The applicant has to be a Student

The applicant has to be a Student.

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The applicant must be the ward of a…

The applicant must be the ward of a Construction Worker.

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That worker must be registered with the Puducherry…

That worker must be registered with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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Admission to a higher education programme must have…

Admission to a higher education programme must have been secured through CENTAC, Puducherry.

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

Benefits Provided

Higher Educational Finance Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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M.B.B.S / B.D.S (CENTAC)

M.B.B.S / B.D.S (CENTAC): a One Time Payment of ₹ 1,00,000/-.

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B.E

B.E. / B.Tech. (CENTAC): a One Time Payment of ₹ 50,000/-.

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Diploma in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering: a One Time Payment of ₹ 20,000/-.

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UG

UG: ₹ 2,000/- every year.

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PG

PG: ₹ 4,000/- every year.

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Diploma

Diploma: ₹ 2,000/- every year.

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PG Diploma

PG Diploma: ₹ 3,000/- every year.

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MD General Medicine & Related

MD General Medicine & Related: a One Time Payment of ₹ 1,00,000/-.

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MS Orthopaedics & Related

MS Orthopaedics & Related: a One Time Payment of ₹ 1,00,000/-.

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MD Clinical Pharmacology & Related

MD Clinical Pharmacology & Related: a One Time Payment of ₹ 1,50,000/-.

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M.Tech / M.E Engineering Courses

M.Tech / M.E Engineering Courses: a One Time Payment of ₹ 75,000/-. Payment is made by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the worker's ward's bank account.

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:

For M.B.B.S / B.D.S (CENTAC), and B.E. / B.Tech. (CENTAC)

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The latest subscription bill

The latest subscription bill.

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Welfare Board ID Card

Welfare Board ID Card.

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Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Card.

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Ration Card

Ration Card.

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CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order

CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order.

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Bank passbook

Bank passbook.

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Certificate issued by the educational institute

Certificate issued by the educational institute. For UG, PG, Diploma, Diploma in Engineering and PG Diploma

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The most recent subscription bill

The most recent subscription bill.

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ID Card issued by the Board

ID Card issued by the Board.

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Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Card.

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Ration Card

Ration Card.

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Passbook of the bank account

Passbook of the bank account. For MD General Medicine & Related, MS Orthopaedics & Related, MD Clinical Pharmacology & Related, and M.Tech/M.E. Courses

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Last paid subscription bill

Last paid subscription bill.

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Board-issued ID Card

Board-issued ID Card.

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Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar Card.

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Ration Card

Ration Card.

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Bank passbook copy

Bank passbook copy.

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NEET Provisional Allotment Order

NEET Provisional Allotment Order.

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Admission certificate from the medical college concerned

Admission certificate from the medical college concerned.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Higher Educational Finance Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB) through the offline application process outlined below.

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The worker's ward should go to the Office…

The worker's ward should go to the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and collect the prescribed application form, free of charge, from the official assigned to issue and receive applications. OR The ward can print the prescribed form given under "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 91 of the Citizen's Charter.

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Complete all mandatory fields, paste a passport-size photo…

Complete all mandatory fields, paste a passport-size photo (signed across if required) and attach copies of the required documents, self-attesting them if needed.

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Hand in the filled and signed form along…

Hand in the filled and signed form along with the documents to the authority concerned.

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Ask that authority for a receipt or acknowledgement…

Ask that authority for a receipt or acknowledgement that shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

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