Can I apply for the scholarship if I am pursuing a professional course?

Yes, the scheme extends assistance to students pursuing Postgraduate/Professional courses.

Where can I find additional information about the grievance redressal process for this scholarship scheme?

You can address grievances through https://pgportal.gov.in/.

How long should I have been a resident of Puducherry to be eligible for this scholarship?

To be eligible, you need to be a native/resident of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

Where should I address delays in receiving scholarship benefits, and who are the concerned authorities?

For Puducherry, contact the Director, Directorate of Social Welfare; for Karaikal, contact the Collector, and for Mahe/Yanam, contact the Regional Administrator.

What are the different financial assistance amounts provided under this scheme for various education levels?

The assistance varies from ₹1,000/- to ₹6,800/- per year, depending on the education level, from 1st Standard to Postgraduate/Professional courses.

How can I track the status of my scholarship application under the "Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students" scheme?

You can track your application status at https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.

How is the scholarship amount for differently-abled students determined?

The scholarship amounts are predetermined based on the education level, ranging from ₹1,000/- to ₹6,800/- per year.

Is the scholarship amount fixed, or does it vary based on academic performance?

The scholarship amounts are fixed and vary according to the educational level, not based on academic performance.

Can a student receive benefits for multiple academic years under this scheme?

Yes, eligible students can receive scholarship benefits for each academic year they meet the criteria.

What is the annual scholarship amount for students pursuing postgraduate or professional courses?

Students pursuing postgraduate or professional courses can receive ₹6,800/- per year under this scheme.

How much financial aid is provided to undergraduate students through this scheme?

Undergraduate students are eligible for ₹5,000/- per year as part of the scholarship benefits.

Could you provide details about the financial assistance for students in the 9th to 12th standard?

Students in the 9th to 12th standard receive ₹3,400/- per year under this scholarship scheme.

Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About ASDAPS

The Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students is a state scholarship run by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. It is meant for students with a certified disability who are studying in the union territory, and it covers a wide span of education, from the primary classes up to postgraduate and professional courses.

The benefit is a cash scholarship paid for the academic year, with the amount set according to the student's stage of study. The aim is to ease the cost of continuing in education for differently abled students whose families are on a modest income, so that money is a smaller factor in the decision to stay in school or college.

Support is not automatic. It depends on a certified degree of disability and a ceiling on annual family income, both fixed by the department, and the application is submitted offline to the department's social welfare offices, with supporting documents from the student's institution.

Sources: myScheme – Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students (Government of India) · Government of Puducherry – Social Welfare Department (differently abled welfare) · Yojana Info – Puducherry Differently Abled Students Award Scholarship Scheme

Who runs it

Provider

Puducherry State Government

State / UT Government

Social 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.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

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.

What you get

Award & benefits

1st to 5th Standard: ₹ 1,000/- per year.
6th to 8th Standard: ₹ 2,000/- per year.
9th to 12th Standard: ₹ 3,400/- per year.
Undergraduate Course: ₹ 5,000/- per year.
Postgraduate/Professional Course: ₹ 6,800/- per year.

What to prepare

Documents required

Aadhaar Card.

Ration Card.

Birth Certificate.

Disability Certificate.

Income Certificate.

Community Certificate.

Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.

Recent Passport-Size Photograph.

Bank Passbook.

Financial Assistance ID Card.

Recommendation Letter from the HoD.

Bonafide Certificate from Educational Institution.

Declaration from the Parent or Guardian.

Previous Year Marksheets.

In the absence of an Aadhaar Card; the applicant is required to provide his/her Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with ANY ONE of the following documents -

1. Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo.

2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.

3. Passport.

4. Ration Card.

5. Voter Identity Card.

6. MGNREGA Card.

7. Kisan Photo Passbook.

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

9. Certificate of identity having a photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letterhead.

10. Any other document as specified by the Department.

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
2
Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

Guidelines Citizen's Charter Contact Us Sub Offices Grievance Redressal Track Your Application myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

ASDAPS – 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.

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