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Grant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students

GRSSCGS

Published: Sep 2026

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Published by Navin, Editor · First published: 19 Sep 2026

Grant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students
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About this education scheme

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste Girls Students to pursue their studies in Primary Education. Because of this assistance, the parents of those students may not lose any income that they would otherwise get by sending their girls to work.

The scheme โ€œGrant of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Studentsโ€ was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. Under the scheme, the scholarship is provided to the girl students who belong to the Scheduled Caste Community and studying in I Standard to V Standard in both Government and Government recognized private educational institutions in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Objective:

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste Girls Students to pursue their studies in Primary Education. Because of this assistance, the parents of those students may not lose any income that they would otherwise get by sending their girls to work.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameGrant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students (GRSSCGS)
Launched byAdi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState ยท Puducherry
Official portalscholarships.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

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
Family income limitUp to Rs. 24,000 per year

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คFemale
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 5 to 60 years
  • ๐Ÿท๏ธSC
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐIncome Rs. 24,000 tak
  • ๐Ÿ“Online

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

What you receive

The scholarship shall be granted for 10 months in an academic year at the following rates:

  1. Under this scheme, Rs. 1,000/- per year to girl students studying from I to V Standard i.e. (Rs. 100/- per month per girl student for 10 months in an academic year).

Note 01: The benefit of this scheme will be available only to bonafide students so long as they continue their studies satisfactorily in the recognized institutions of the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Note 02: A student shall be deemed to be continuing her studies satisfactorily if she secures promotion to the next higher class annually.

Who qualifies

  1. All the Scheduled Caste Girls Students of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible for the scholarship.
  2. The concession envisaged under the scheme will be granted to Scheduled Caste Girls Students who are native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or are residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years.
  3. The concession will be granted to the Scheduled Caste Girls Students studying from I Standard to V Standard either in Government or private recognized educational institutions.
  4. Annual income of the parent guardian shall not exceed Rs. 24000/-.

Other conditions for the scholarship:

  1. Students who are granted the scholarships will be allowed to retain them till they complete that primary education.
  2. The scholarship will be cancelled for any misconduct on the part of the scholar.
  3. If a candidate is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, her scholarship will be cancelled and the amount of scholarship paid will be recovered at the discretion of the Sanctioning Authority.

Who is not eligible

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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. Nativity Certificate or Residence Certificate

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 โ€œNew Registrationโ€ 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 โ€œStudent Registration IDโ€.

Step 03: Through โ€œStudent Registration IDโ€ students will be able to login into the account using the icon โ€œFresh Applicationโ€ at NSP Portal.

Step 04: After successful login to the portal, the welcome page appeared. On clicking the โ€œApplication Formโ€ 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 โ€œFinal Submitโ€ 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 objective of the scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to encourage Scheduled Caste girl students to undertake Primary education and continue the studies without dropout.

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 Scheduled Caste Girls Students of the Union Territory of Puducherry who are studying in I Standard to V Standard in both Government and Government recognized private educational institutions in the Union Territory of Puducherry.in are eligible for the scholarship.

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

Yes, the concession envisaged under the scheme will be granted to Scheduled Caste Girls Students who are native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or are residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years.

What is the income criterion for applying under the scheme?

The annual income of the parent guardian shall not exceed Rs. 24000/-.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under this scheme, Rs. 1,000/- per year to girl students studying from I to V Standard i.e. (Rs. 100/- per month per girl student for 10 months in an academic year).

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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