How does the scheme contribute to promoting education among Scheduled Caste students?

By recognizing and financially rewarding academic excellence, the scheme encourages and supports the education of Scheduled Caste students in Puducherry.

Can a student who secured exactly 55% marks be considered eligible?

Yes, the eligibility criterion is met if the student secures 55% or above marks in the Higher Secondary Examination.

Is there any age restriction for applicants?

The scheme does not specify age restrictions; however, eligibility criteria focus on Scheduled Caste students who have completed Higher Secondary Examination.

Can a student from Yanam region apply for the award?

Yes, the award is open to top-ranking students from all three regions - Pondicherry, Karaikal, and Yanam.

What is the monetary benefit provided under this scheme?

Eligible students receive a cash award of ₹15,000 as part of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award.

Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?

The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

Can Applicants From The Neighboring States/UTs Also Apply To This Scheme?

Unfortunately, this scheme is exclusively available to permanent residents of the Puducherry. Applicants from neighboring States/UTs, among others, are not eligible to apply.

Is there an application deadline for this scheme?

The scheme guidelines do not mention any opening date or closing date for applications.

Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?

You can access the comprehensive Scheme Guidelines, which provide intricate details and instructions, at the following web address: https://py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizencharter-adidravidar.pdf

Is There Any Application Fee?

No, applicants can rest assured that the entire application process is entirely free of cost. There are no fees associated with applying for this scheme.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About DBRAMASCS

The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students is a state award given by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. It recognises the top-ranking Scheduled Caste boy and girl student in each of three of the union territory's regions – Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam – on the strength of their marks in the Higher Secondary Examination.

The department runs the award as part of its wider work to improve the educational and socio-economic standing of Scheduled Caste families in the union territory. The benefit is a one-time cash award paid to each selected student.

This is a merit award rather than an open scholarship. It is meant for Scheduled Caste students who are natives or long-term residents of Puducherry and who have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination, and only the highest-scoring boy and girl in each region are selected.

Sources: Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to S.C. students · myScheme, Government of India – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students · Government of Puducherry – Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department

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

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

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.

What you get

Award & benefits

Cash Award of ₹15,000/-.

What to prepare

Documents required

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

Caste Certificate.

Recent Passport-Size Photograph.

Aadhaar Card.

Bank Passbook.

Income Certificate.

Attested copies of qualifying certificates in respect of exam passed.

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.

Source

Official links

Guidelines Contact Us Citizen's Charter myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

DBRAMASCS – 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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