Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides a special cash award to recognize and encourage Scheduled Caste students in Puducherry who perform well in their 10th-grade board exams. The award is given to students who score 65% or above marks in matriculation or SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) examinations. It is designed to motivate SC students to pursue higher education and celebrate their academic achievement.
What You Get
- Cash award/merit grant for scoring 65% or above in SSLC/Matriculation exams
- Recognition of academic excellence
- Financial incentive to encourage further studies
Who Can Apply
- Age: 10–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Must have secured 65% or above marks in SSLC/Matriculation Board Examinations
- Must have appeared for board exams from a recognized school
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. SSLC/Matriculation Certificate
- 2. Mark Sheet
- 3. Caste Certificate
- 4. Aadhaar Card
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. School Leaving Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 10–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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