What is the geographical focus of the scholarship scheme?

The scholarship is focused on students who belong to the Union Territory of Puducherry.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the students?

The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

What is the scholarship amount provided to each student annually?

The scholarship amount is ₹10,000 per annum per student.

Can students from both Government and Private Schools apply for the scholarship?

Yes, students from both Government and Private Schools recognized by the State/Central Governments are eligible.

Is there any specific criterion for selecting students for this scholarship?

Yes, students should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry, and they should have studied in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.

Who is the governing body responsible for the scholarship scheme?

The Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, is responsible for the scholarship scheme.

What type of bank account is required for the scholarship disbursal?

The bank account should be Aadhaar-seeded and viable for the direct transfer of the scholarship amount.

What is the purpose of disbursing the scholarship amount directly into the bank account?

The direct disbursal into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account ensures a streamlined process through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

What is the primary residency requirement for scholarship applicants?

The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

What is the citizenship requirement for scholarship applicants?

The applicant should be a citizen of India.

Is self-attestation required for all mandatory documents?

Self-attestation may be required for all mandatory documents, as indicated by the instruction to fill in all mandatory fields, paste a signed passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of all mandatory documents.

Grant of Annual Scholarship to the Students Belonging to UT of Puducherry Selected and Studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About GASSUTPSSATN

This is an annual cash scholarship run by the School Education Department of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is paid to students who belong to Puducherry, have been selected for admission to Sainik School, Amaravathinagar in Tamil Nadu, and are studying there. Because the school sits outside the UT, the scheme is the way Puducherry supports its own students who take up a place at it.

Sainik School, Amaravathinagar was started on 16 July 1962 and stands near the Amaravathi Dam at Udumalpet in the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the residential Sainik Schools run by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence, and it follows the CBSE curriculum. Admission is through the national Sainik School selection process, so the Puducherry grant applies only after a student from the UT has secured a seat.

The benefit is a fixed cash grant paid per student for the academic year, meant to offset part of the cost of a residential Sainik School education. It is a state-level scheme, so eligibility turns on the student belonging to Puducherry and being on the rolls at Amaravathinagar rather than on a particular stream or course. The Directorate of School Education, Puducherry notifies the grant each year and processes claims for the enrolled cohort.

Sources: myScheme – Grant of Annual Scholarship to Students of Puducherry at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar · Directorate of School Education, Government of Puducherry · Sainik School, Amaravathinagar – Wikipedia

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 domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The applicant should be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
The applicant should study in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should belong to the UT of Puducherry either by birth or domicile i.e. continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
The applicant should have studied from the educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
The applicant should be studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu.

What you get

Award & benefits

₹10,000/- per annum per student.
The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

What to prepare

Documents required

Stamp-sized Photograph.

Aadhaar Card.

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

Proof of Admission into Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu.

Step by step

How to apply

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

Source

Official links

Guidelines myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

GASSUTPSSATN – 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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Grant of Annual Scholarship to the Students Belonging to UT of Puducherry Selected and Studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu(GASSUTPSSATN)