Scholarship
Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government recognised Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry(AP-MSSCSSVIXSGSGRPSUTP)
Overview
About AP-MSSCSSVIXSGSGRPSUTP
The Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students is a cash scholarship for children from Scheduled Caste families in the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is run by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department of the Government of Puducherry.
The scheme is aimed at students studying from class VI to class X in government schools and in government-recognised private schools across the Union Territory. Its stated purpose is to help Scheduled Caste students stay in school through the secondary level and to reduce dropout at this stage.
The benefit is a fixed annual scholarship, set at different rates for the middle and secondary classes. Eligibility is tied to residence in Puducherry and to a ceiling on the parent's or guardian's annual income, so the award is meant for families the department treats as needing support rather than every Scheduled Caste student.
Sources: myScheme – Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students (VI to X), Puducherry · Government of Puducherry – Award of Pre-matric scholarship to S.C. students · Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Puducherry – Pre-matric scholarship to S.C. students
Who runs it
Provider
Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
State / UT Government
Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry · Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| 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. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- 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).
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
AP-MSSCSSVIXSGSGRPSUTP – 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.