Scholarship
Award of Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students(APMSSCS)
Overview
About APMSSCS
The Award of Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students is a state scholarship of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is run by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department of the Puducherry government.
The scheme is for students from the Scheduled Caste community who have passed matriculation and are continuing at the post-matric, or post-secondary, stage. Its stated purpose is to help them complete this education.
The benefit is a scholarship for eligible students at this stage. The Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department administers it across the regions of the Union Territory, including Yanam.
Sources: Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry · myScheme - Award of Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students · Government of Puducherry (Yanam) - Award of Post Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste students, notice
Who runs it
Provider
Puducherry State Government
State / UT Government
Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline, Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| 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/-. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Admissable fee fixed by Fee Committee. Reimbursement charged by the institution and award of maintenance allowance for hostlers or day scholars.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
- 2Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
APMSSCS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.