Puducherry Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2024 will help all of the candidates to start their careers and continue their education after they have recently completed their class 10th annual examinations in Puducherry. The scholarship is only available for the scheduled caste candidates to have recently taken admitted to class 11th and the annual income of the family must also be less than Rupees 2.5 lakh in order to get proper opportunities. You can check out the details related to this scholarship from the article provided below and we will also share with you all the step-by-step procedures through which you will be able to apply online for this scholarship.
About Puducherry Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2024
The students who have recently completed their class 10th education will be provided with the benefit of the post-matric scholarship program presented by the organization in Pondicherry. You can be a part of this scholarship program by filling out the application form presented on the official website of the organization. This Puducherry Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2024 is an initiative taken by the Ministry Of Social Justice And Empowerment which is under the Government of India. The benefit will be provided to all of the students who belong to the scheduled caste category and are studying at the post-matriculation level of education in order to complete their education and start a brilliant career. The candidates will be provided academic allowance and other benefits related to monetary funds.
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Important Dates
| Last date to apply | 31st December 2023 |
| Defective Application Verification Date | 15th January 2024 |
| Institute Verification Date | 15th January 2024 |
| DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Date | 31st February 2024 |
Benefits Of Puducherry Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
The following benefits are available for all of the candidates applying for the Puducherry post-matric scholarship:-
- Compulsory non-refundable fees including tuition fees as fixed by the fees/fixation rationalization committee of the State Government
Academic Allowance
The following academic allowances will be available to all of the candidates who are selected in this scholarship:-
| Category courses | Hostellers (yearly in INR) | Day Scholars (yearly in INR) |
| Group 1- Degree and Postgraduate level professional courses | 13,500 | 7,000 |
| Group 2 – Other professional courses leading to Degree/Diploma/Certificate | 9,500 | 6,500 |
| Group 3 – Graduate and postgraduate courses not covered under groups 1 and 2 | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| Group 4 – All post-matriculation (Post lass 10 level) non-degree courses | 4,000 | 2,500 |
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-
- The applicant must be a domicile of Puducherry
- The applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category
- The applicant must be studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary level i.e. Class 11 to PhD level
- The applicant must have passed matriculation or higher secondary or any higher examination from a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education
- The applicant must have an annual family income of less than INR 2.5 lakh per annum
Documents Required
The following documents are requires to successfully apply for the scholarship program:-
- Domicile certificate
- Marksheets/certificates
- A passport-size photograph
- Scheduled Caste certificate duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer
- Income declaration, a certificate from the parents/guardians
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Puducherry Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students 2024 Application Procedure
To apply for the scholarship we will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- The candidates will first have to visit the Puducherry Post Matric website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
- The home page will open on your screen.
- Click on the option called New Registration
- The instructions will open on your screen.
- Tick mark the declaration.
- Click on the “Continue” option.
- Enter all of the details.
- Enter name, date of birth, mobile number, gender, email ID, bank details etc.
- Enter the captcha code
- Click the “Register” option.
- Now you have to log in using your credentials.
- Click on the option called Application Form
- The application form will be displayed on the screen
- Enter details including the State of Domicile, Name of the student, Date of Birth, Community/ Category, Father’s Name, Aadhaar card Number, Mobile Number, Scholarship Category, Gender, Religion, Mother’s Name, Annual Family Income, Email ID etc.
- Click on “Save & Continue”
- Upload the documents.
- Click on “Final Submission’’
- The application form will be successfully submitted.
Check Application Status
If you want to check the application status then you will have to follow the simple procedure given:-
- The candidates will first have to visit the official website of the national scholarship portal by clicking on the link given here
- The home page will open on your screen.
- Click on the option called Login.
- A new page will open on your screen.
- You need to select your year from the drop-down menu.
- A new page will open on your screen.
- Enter your application ID and password.
- Click on the option called Submit.
- The application status will open on your screen.
Terms and Conditions
The applicant must follow the following terms and conditions to apply for the scholarship program:-
- The scholarship will be payable for 10 months in an academic year.
- No scholarship will be awarded to the students who didn’t get promoted to the next class/level.
- Change in course of study will not be permitted.
- The tenure of the award is for two/three years depending upon the period of the postgraduate course and not for an extended period of study.
- The scholarship granted under the scheme will be renewed during the period of the first-year postgraduate course subject to good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance.
- The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of an annual progress report to be granted by the administrative head of the University/Institution/College.
- The scholarship of a student will be canceled in case of discontinuation of studies due to personal reasons or in case of false information provided in the online application.
- The students domiciled in one State/UT but holding an SC certificate of another State/UT can avail of the scholarship in the State/UT from which the SC certificate was issued.
Contact Details
- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India