Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government recognised Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students studying in classes VI to X in government and government-recognised private schools in Puducherry. It is run by the government of Puducherry to help SC students complete their secondary education and prevent them from dropping out of school.
What You Get
- Financial assistance to support education costs
- Help to reduce school dropout rates among SC students
- Support to complete education up to class X level
Who Can Apply
- Age: 7–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Student must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category
- Currently studying in class VI to X
- Enrolled in government schools or government-recognised private schools in Puducherry
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. School Enrollment Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Income 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
- 7–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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