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

AAMG(SI)SCS

Published: Sep 2026

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Published by Navin, Editor · First published: 25 Sep 2026

Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students
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Published by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · Text from the official listing, not yet reviewed · How we prepare pages

About this education scheme

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 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.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameAward of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students (AAMG(SI)SCS)
Launched byAdi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState · Puducherry
Official portalscholarships.gov.in

Key facts

Implementing agencyAdi Dravidar Welfare Department, Union Territory Of Puducherry
Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateNot given in the official listing
DBT (direct bank transfer)No

Who can apply (quick check)

  • 👤All genders
  • 🎂Age 10 to 80 years
  • 🏷️SC
  • 📝Online

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

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

Who qualifies

  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.
  2. 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.
  3. The student should pursue his/her higher studies in a recognized university/college/institution.
  4. The grant will be given irrespective of the income limit of the parent/guardian of the students and the age of the students.

Papers to keep ready

1. Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card

2. Passport size photograph

3. Educational documents/certificates i.e. Mark sheets

4. Caste certificate

5. Income certificate

6. Residence/Nativity Certificate issued by the Revenue Officials

7. Bank Account details

Registration walkthrough

Online

Step 01: The students applying for the scholarship for the first time need to "Register" using the icon “New Registration” at the NSP Portal URL - https://scholarships.gov.in/, by providing accurate and correct information as per their documents.

Step 02: After successfully get registration done, students will get their “Student Registration ID”.

Step 03: Through “Student Registration ID” students will be able to login into the account using the icon “Fresh Application” at NSP Portal.

Step 04: After successful login to the portal, the welcome page appeared. On clicking the “Application Form” icon, students will be directed to the application screen.

Step 05: Now, the students may fill out the complete application form and on clicking the “Final Submit” button, the application is finally submitted.

Step 06: On successful submission of the application, a system-generated registration number is sent to the students which can be used for future reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is the “Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students” scheme?

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.

Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?

Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Union Territory of Puducherry

Who is eligible to get the benefit of the scheme?

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.

Is this scheme only for the native of the Union Territory of Puducherry?

Yes, 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.

What is the income criterion for applying under the scheme?

No income limit.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of Rs. 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 for this scholarship?

Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/

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