Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students

About This Scheme

The scheme “Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students” was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is implemented as a sort of encouragement for the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations. The incentive is given with a view to enable the Scheduled Caste students who intend to pursue their Post-metric studies, to meet the initial expenditure at the time of admission.

Eligibility

1. All the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste who secured 65% and above marks in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination shall be eligible for the award. 1. The student should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence in the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than five years. 1. The student should pursue his/her higher studies in a recognized university/college/institution. 1. The grant will be given irrespective of the income limit of the parent/guardian of the students and the age of the students.

Benefits

1. Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of ₹1,000/- will be given to the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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