Can I apply for the scholarship if I am not a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry but have been residing here for the past five years?

Yes, you are eligible to apply if you have been a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of at least five years, irrespective of your place of birth.

What are the benefits offered under the scholarship for Senior Division Cadets?

Senior Division Cadets receive ₹500 per month as part of the scholarship.

I am a Senior Wing Girl in the NCC. Can you explain the eligibility criteria for the scholarship in this category?

Certainly. Senior Wing Girls, like other divisions, need to meet criteria such as citizenship, residence in Puducherry, parade attendance, camp participation, and a clean disciplinary record to be eligible for the scholarship.

How many fresh scholarships are awarded each year?

The scheme awards 34 fresh scholarships annually.

Can awardees receive other regular scholarships along with this one?

No, awardees are not eligible to receive other regular scholarships or stipends. However, they can benefit from fee concessions offered by their institutions, if any.

Is there any fee for the application process?

No, there is no application fee. The interested applicant needs to follow the prescribed application process, as outlined in the scheme's guidelines.

How is the application process initiated?

The interested applicant should start by visiting the Company/Troop Commander to request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.

Can I apply for multiple divisions within the scheme?

No, applicants can apply for only one division based on their eligibility – Senior Division Boys, Senior Wing Girls, Junior Division Boys, or Junior Wing Girls.

What happens after I submit my application?

Once you submit the filled application form and required documents to the Company/Troop Commander, the Officer commanding the NCC Unit will scrutinize the applications and forward them to the Group Commander with their recommendations.

Can I apply for the scholarship if I have been discharged from the NCC under disciplinary grounds?

No, applicants who have been discharged from the Institution/NCC under disciplinary grounds are not eligible for the scholarship.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

The scholarship amount is disbursed monthly directly to the awardees' accounts through the prescribed channels.

Can I submit my application online?

No, the application process is offline. Interested applicants need to follow the steps outlined in the guidelines, including obtaining and submitting a hard copy of the application form.

Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About ASONCUTP

The Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry is run by the School Education Department, Government of Puducherry. It is a state-level scheme for cadets of the National Cadet Corps who are drawn from the Union Territory, and it covers both the Senior Division (up to graduation) and the Junior Division (up to the higher secondary stage), with the senior and junior wings open to boys and girls.

The purpose is to recognise cadets who have kept a strong record of NCC service and to back that recognition with a cash scholarship. The benefit reaches the cadet as a monthly stipend, set at separate rates for the senior and junior wings. The department allots 34 fresh scholarships each year. An award is tenable for one year and does not renew on its own, though a cadet who stays eligible may apply again in a later year.

The scheme is meant for cadets who are Indian citizens and residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry, and who have maintained their attendance at parades and camps without any disciplinary discharge. Applications move through the Officer Commanding of the cadet's NCC unit to the Group Commander at the NCC Group Headquarters in Puducherry. A cadet holding this award may not draw another regular scholarship or stipend at the same time, though fee concessions are allowed.

Sources: School Education Department, Government of Puducherry - Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets · School Education Department, Government of Puducherry - Students' Welfare Schemes / Scholarships · myScheme (Government of India) - Award of Scholarships to Outstanding NCC Cadets of the UT of Puducherry

Who runs it

Provider

Puducherry State Government

State / UT Government

School Education Department, Puducherry

At a glance

Key details

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Offline

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 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.

What you get

Award & benefits

Rate of Scholarships
Senior Division Cadets: ₹500 per month.
Junior Division Cadets: ₹250 per month.
Number of Scholarships
34 fresh scholarships are awarded every year.

What to prepare

Documents required

Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate, issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.

Stamp-sized Photograph.

Aadhaar Card.

Public Information Certificate (PIC).

NCC Certificate, issued by the NCC unit.

NCC Camp Attendance Record.

Character Certificate, issued by the Institution/NCC unit, stating that the applicant has not been discharged due to disciplinary reasons.

Marksheet or Degree Certificate (up to graduation), if applying under "Senior Division Boys Up to graduation" or "Senior Wing Girls" division.

Marksheet (up to 12th Standard), if applying under "Junior Division Boys Up to 12 Standard" or "Junior Wing Girls" division.

Any other document as required by the Directorate of School Education.

Step by step

How to apply

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

Source

Official links

Guidelines Contact Us myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

ASONCUTP – 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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