The Award of Puducherry State Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is an initiative by the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry, aimed at ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder meritorious students from continuing their education. The scholarship is awarded to students studying in 11th and 12th standards who have secured promotion to the next class with the required marks.
Benefits
Number of Scholarships
- 90 scholarships for 11th Standard students.
- 90 scholarships for 12th Standard students.
- The number of scholarships may vary depending on the budget availability for the year.
Rate of Scholarship
| Category | Monthly Amount | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Day Scholar | ₹60 per month | ₹600 per year |
| Hosteller | ₹100 per month | ₹1,000 per year |
- The scholarship is provided for 10 months in an academic year.
Mode of Disbursement
- The scholarship is transferred directly to the applicant’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The applicant must be a native of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of at least five years.
- The applicant must be studying in 11th or 12th standard.
- The applicant must have secured promotion to the next higher class.
- The annual family income should not exceed ₹75,000.
Minimum Marks Requirement
| Current Class | Minimum Marks in Previous Exam |
|---|---|
| 11th Standard Applicant | 60% in 10th Standard |
| 12th Standard Applicant | 50% in 11th Standard |
Selection Process (if applications exceed available scholarships)
If more students apply than the available 90 slots per class, selection is based on merit (percentage of marks) in the following order of preference:
- Students from Government Schools.
- Students from Government-Aided Schools.
- Students from Private Schools recognized by the Government.
Application Process
Mode of Application: Online
Steps to Apply
- Visit the Official e-District Portal of Puducherry.
- Click “Login” at the top-right corner and select “Register a New Membership”.
- Fill in the registration form with details like Name, Email, Mobile Number, Date of Birth, Address, and Password.
- Log in using your Username and Password.
- View the list of available schemes and select “Puducherry State Post-Matric Scholarship”.
- Fill out the application form with the required details.
- Upload mandatory documents and tick the declaration confirming the accuracy of the information.
- Submit the application and note the application number for future tracking.
Track Your Application: Applicants can track their status using the tracking feature on the e-District portal.
Documents Required
- Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate (issued by a Revenue Officer, Deputy Tahsildar, or above).
- Income Certificate (showing annual family income).
- Birth Certificate.
- Stamp-sized Photograph.
- Aadhaar Card (for DBT transfer).
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Certificate.
- Public Information Certificate (PIC).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: How long does the scholarship cover, and for how many months is it disbursed?
The scholarship covers 10 months per academic year. - Q: Can students from outside the Union Territory of Puducherry apply?
No, only students who are natives of Puducherry (by birth or continuous residence of at least five years) are eligible. - Q: What happens if more students apply than the available scholarship slots?
Selection is based on merit (percentage of marks), with preference given to government school students. - Q: How is the scholarship disbursed?
Scholarship funds are transferred directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT and PFMS. - Q: Can students from private schools apply for this scholarship?
Yes, but preference is given to government and government-aided school students first. - Q: How many scholarships are awarded annually?
A total of 180 scholarships (90 for 11th standard and 90 for 12th standard) are awarded each year. - Q: Are there any deductions or taxes on the scholarship amount?
No, the full scholarship amount is disbursed without deductions. - Q: Is there an emergency or interim disbursement for financial hardships?
No, the scholarship follows a fixed disbursement schedule. - Q: Can students choose how they receive the scholarship?
No, the disbursement method is standardized via DBT into an Aadhaar-linked bank account. - Q: Are there any delays in disbursement that applicants should be aware of?
In case of any administrative delays, students can check their application status on the e-District Portal. - Q: When is the scholarship amount typically disbursed?
The disbursement schedule is determined by the Directorate of School Education and follows the academic cycle.