Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a pre-matric scholarship scheme run by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department of the Government of Puducherry. It provides financial support to students whose parents work in occupations traditionally considered unclean. The scheme aims to help disadvantaged families by enabling their children to continue their education and improve their social and economic status.
What You Get
- Scholarship assistance for pre-matric (classes 1-10) studies
- Financial support to reduce educational burden on families
- Helps cover educational expenses like fees and books
Who Can Apply
- Age: 3–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Student must study in pre-matric classes (1-10)
- At least one parent must be engaged in an unclean occupation
- Student must be a resident of Puducherry
- Family income must be below prescribed limits (exact amount to be confirmed with local office)
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate
- 3. School Admission Certificate
- 4. Income Certificate
- 5. Caste Certificate
- 6. Bank Passbook
- 7. Parents' Occupation Proof
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
- 3–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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