Student schemes in Puducherry

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
• The applicant should be a Girl.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should be in the age group of 11 to 14 years.
• The applicant should be studying in a Government, Government Aided or a Government-recognized Private School in Puducherry.
• The applicant should not belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes Category.
• The applicant should have an annual family income of ₹75,000/- or below.

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Scholarship Amount: ₹200/- per annum per student.
• Mode of Disbursement: Disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the applicant through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The student should be a girl student studying in Class VI Standard to XII Standard of a Government or Government recognized educational institution in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• The students should belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
• The girl student and her parent/guardian should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry either by virtue of birth or by continuous residence for a period of not less than 3 years.
• The annual income of the parents shall not be more than ₹24,000/-.
• Note: The opportunity cost is payable to the parents only if girl students have been promoted to the next higher class.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under this scheme, ₹3,000/- per academic year is payable to the Scheduled Caste parent for each daughter studying in classes VI to XII standard.
• Note 01: The opportunity cost is payable to the parents of the Scheduled Caste girl in addition to the Pre-Matric Scholarship payable to the children.
• Note 02: The opportunity cost is not payable in respect of girls re-admitted in a class for a second academic year, owing to failure or discontinuance in the class previously.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• All the Scheduled Caste Girls Students of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible for the scholarship.
• The concession envisaged under the scheme will be granted to Scheduled Caste Girls Students who are native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or are residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years.
• The concession will be granted to the Scheduled Caste Girls Students studying from I Standard to V Standard either in Government or private recognized educational institutions.
• Annual income of the parent guardian shall not exceed ₹24000/-.
• > Other conditions for the scholarship:
• Students who are granted the scholarships will be allowed to retain them till they complete that primary education.
• The scholarship will be cancelled for any misconduct on the part of the scholar.
• If a candidate is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, her scholarship will be cancelled and the amount of scholarship paid will be recovered at the discretion of the Sanctioning Authority.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The scholarship shall be granted for 10 months in an academic year at the following rates:
• Under this scheme, ₹1,000/- per year to girl students studying from I to V Standard i.e. (₹100/- per month per girl student for 10 months in an academic year).
• Note 01: The benefit of this scheme will be available only to bonafide students so long as they continue their studies satisfactorily in the recognized institutions of the Union Territory of Puducherry.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• All the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste who secured 65% and above marks in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination shall be eligible for the award.
• The student should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence in the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than five years.
• The student should pursue his/her higher studies in a recognized university/college/institution.
• The grant will be given irrespective of the income limit of the parent/guardian of the students and the age of the students.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of ₹1,000/- will be given to the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• The applicant must be a resident of the Union territory of Puducherry, by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than five years.
• The applicant must be a student appearing in Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate/Higher Secondary Public Examinations in Government Schools.
• The applicant must have passed the qualifying examination in the first attempt.
• The applicant's marks from consecutive attempts must not be taken into account.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• For students scoring centum in the subjects involving theory in Secondary School Leaving Certificate/Higher Secondary Course Examinations: ₹5,000/- per subject.
• Mode of Disbursement: The award will be given through Direct Benefit Transfer or by Demand Draft.
• Frequency: The award is disbursed to the eligible beneficiaries every year.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
• The applicant should be a student studying at the Post-Matric level or Post Secondary Stage.
• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.
• The annual income should not exceed ₹ 2,00,000/-.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Admissable fee fixed by Fee Committee. Reimbursement charged by the institution and award of maintenance allowance for hostlers or day scholars.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
• The applicant should be studying from standard 6 to 10 and should have secured promotion to the next higher class.
• The applicant should belong to the Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC).
• The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Rate of Scholarship
• For standards 6 to 8: ₹50 per month per student (₹500 per year per student).
• For standards 9 & 10: ₹75 per month per student (₹750 per year per student).

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• Boys and girls belonging to Scheduled Caste Community and studying from VI to X Standard are eligible to avail of the Scholarship.
• The student should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or having residence for a continuous period of not less than five years.
• The scholarship will be available only if the student is continuing his/her studies satisfactorily i.e. he/she secures promotion to the next higher class annually.
• The annual income of the parent/guardian shall not exceed ₹24,000/-.
• Note: The annual income of the parents/guardians shall not exceed the limit of income for the below poverty line prescribed by the Government from time to time.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The Scholarship shall be granted for 10 months in an academic year at the following rates:
• ₹1,500/- per annum per student from VI to VIII Standard i.e. (₹150/- per month per student for 10 months in an academic year).
• ₹2,500/- per annum per student from IX & X Standard i.e. (₹250/- per month per student for 10 months in an academic year).

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should be studying in Class 1st to Class 10th.
• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• Either or both the parents of the applicant should be engaged in unclean occupation (Scavenger/ Flayer/ Tarner).

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• ₹1850/- per annum.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
• The applicant should be studying in 11th or 12th standard.
• The applicant should have secured promotion to the next higher class.
• The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.
• If the applicant is studying in 11th standard, she/he should have secured 60% marks in 10th standard.
• If the applicant is studying in 12th standard, she/he should have secured 50% marks in 11th standard.
• NOTE: _If proposals received more than the required number, the Directorate selects the required number of beneficiaries strictly in the order of merit of marks in per cent starting from the top and also in the order of preference of students from the…

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Number of Slots
• 90 scholarships for 11th Standard and 90 scholarships for 12th Standard are awarded every year.
• This number may vary depending on the availability of funds in the budget of the year.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
• The applicant should have an annual income (from all sources) not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.
• The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
• The assistance is extended to Student with Disabilities studying from 1st Standard upto Postgraduate/Professional courses.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• 1st to 5th Standard: ₹ 1,000/- per year.
• 6th to 8th Standard: ₹ 2,000/- per year.
• 9th to 12th Standard: ₹ 3,400/- per year.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should belong to the UT of Puducherry either by birth or domicile i.e. continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
• The applicant should be studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Scholarship
• ₹20,000/- per annum per cadet.
• > Mode of Disbursal

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• The applicant should be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
• The applicant should study in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Scholarship
• ₹6,000/- per annum per student.
• > Mode of Disbursal

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
• The applicant should have attended 75% of parades in the year.
• The applicant should have attended the eligible number of camps.
• The applicant should not have been discharged from the Institution/NCC under disciplinary grounds.
• The awards will be available in the following divisions: Senior Division Boys Up to graduation; Senior Wing Girls; Junior Division Boys Up to 12 Standard; and Junior Wing Girls.
• NOTE: Awardees cannot receive other regular scholarships or stipends but can enjoy fee concessions, if any, from their institutions.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Rate of Scholarships
• Senior Division Cadets: ₹500 per month.
• Junior Division Cadets: ₹250 per month.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
• The percentage of the disability of the applicant should be 100% and above.
• The applicant should have studied in Tamil or English Medium.
• The applicant should have passed the qualifying SSLC & HSC Examination respectively.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• A cash award of ₹20,000/-, ₹15,000/- and ₹10,000/- to the first, second, and third rank holders respectively.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should be studying in a Government/Private High/Higher Secondary School or in Intermediate Level (2nd Year) in a Government Junior College in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• The applicant should be among the top three Rank Holders from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam/ Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam/ Matriculation Exam/ Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam/ Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examination.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Quantum of Award
• 1st Rank: ₹50,000/-.
• 2nd Rank: ₹30,000/-.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should be a ward of a Construction Worker.
• The Construction Worker should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The applicant should have secured 1st/2nd/3rd Rank at the State/Regional Level in the Higher Secondary course or its equivalent examination.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > State-Level Cash Benefit (Onetime Payment)
• a) First Prize: ₹1,00,000.
• b) Second Prize: ₹80,000.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
• The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
• The applicant should have scored 95% in Class 11th/12th.
• The applicant should have scored 90% in the semester/annual exam of a non-professional course (80% in the case of professional course).
• The applicant should not be in receipt of any other academic scholarship.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Cash Incentive of ₹1,000 per month.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should have secured 55% or above marks in the Higher Secondary Examination.
• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Cash Award of ₹15,000/-.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• The applicant should be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
• The applicant should study in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should belong to the UT of Puducherry either by birth or domicile i.e. continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
• The applicant should have studied from the educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
• The applicant should be studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Scholarship
• ₹10,000/- per annum per student.
• > Mode of Disbursal

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
• The applicant should have secured 1st/2nd/3rd Rank in Class 10th/12th in a Government-recognized Institution, or should have secured gold medal in Graduation/Postgraduation in a Government-recognized University.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• > Grant as per the Merit and the Level of Education
• 10th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Metric / Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
• 1st Rank: ₹15,000.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should be a ward of a Construction Worker.
• The Construction Worker should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
• The applicant should have secured admission into a higher education program through CENTAC, Puducherry.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Qualification: M.B.B.S / B.D.S (CENTAC); Benefit: ₹ 1,00,000/
• (One Time Payment).
• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. (CENTAC); Benefit: ₹ 50,000/

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen).
• The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
• The applicant should be unemployed.
• The applicant should have obtained prior permission from the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
• The applicant should apply within three years of discharge from service.
• The course/program should be done from a Government-recognized School/Institution.
• The course/program should be one of the following
• Bachelor of Education (BEd)

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Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• The actual cost of the program/course or ₹20,000/- is provided to the ESM.
• The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.
• For Other Economically Backward Classes, the Income of the parent/guardian should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.
• The Parent/Guardian of the applicant should not be living within a radius of 5 km from the hostel.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Free Lodging.
• Free Boarding.
• Cash Payment in Lieu of 2 Pairs of Clothing.

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Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should have secured a place in the 'Top 20' Rank.
• The applicant should have secured above 75% in the Higher Secondary Course Examination.
• The applicant should be pursuing a professional education.
• The applicant should have been selected through 'CENTAC' for admission to a professional college.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Reimbursement of Tuition Fees and Examination Fees.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant's annual income should be under ₹2,00,000.
• The applicant should have a disability of 40% and above.
• The applicant should be residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry since 5 years.
• The applicant should be enrolled in a full-time special higher education course in a government-recognized institution.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Reimbursement of entire fees from the first year of the course.

Who can apply (as printed on myScheme)

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should be studying in LKG to 12th Standard.
• The applicant should be studying in a Government/ Government-aided Private School in the UT of Puducherry.

Benefit (as printed on myScheme)

• Laptop for 12th Standard Passout.
• Umbrella for 1st Standard.
• Pencil & Eraser for 1st to 5th Standard.

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