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Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students

Puducherry - National

Scholarship Details

The scholarship scheme aims to minimize the drop-out of transition from the elementary to the secondary stage and to improve the participation of SC/ST/OBC children in pre matric level, so that they can perform better and have a better chance of progressing to the post-matric level of education. Financial assistance will be given to selected students.

Award
  • For SC Students-
    • INR 225 per month - day scholars.
    • INR 525 per month - Hosteller.
    • Books and Ad hoc Grant - INR 750 per annum for day scholars and INR 1,000 per annum for hostellers.
    • Additional allowances for students with disabilities up to INR 240 per month. 
  • For ST Students-
    • Day Scholars : INR 150/- per month for 10 months.
    • Hostellers : INR 350/- per month for 10 months.
    • Books and ad-hoc grant : INR 750/- per month for the day scholars and INR 1000 per annum for hostellers.
  • For OBC Students-
    • Day-Scholars of Class 1 to 10 : INR 100 per month for 10 months.
    • Hostellers of Class 3 to 10 : INR 500 per month for 10 months.
    • An ad-hoc grant of INR 500 per student per annum will be given to both hostellers and day-scholars.
Eligibility
  • For SC/ST Students-
    • Applicants should be a domicile of Puducherry.
    • Applicants must belong to SC/ST category.
    • Applicants must be a regular student studying in class 9 and class 10 Government school or recognized by a Government or Central/State Board of Secondary Education.
    • Annual family income of the applicant should be less than INR 2.5 lakh (For SC)and INR 2 lakh (For ST) from all source.
    • Applicants must not getting any other centrally-funded Pre Matric Scholarship.
  • For OBC Students-
    • Applicants should be a domicile of Puducherry.
    • Applicants must belong to OBC category.
    • Applicants must be a regular student studying in class 1st to class 10th.
    • Annual family income of the applicant should be less than INR 2.5 lakh from all sources.
Documents Needed
  • Domicile certificate.
  • Passport size photograph.
  • Self-attested copies of certificates, diplomas, degree, etc.
  • Income declaration certificate from the parents/guardians.
  • Caste certificate duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer.
Provider
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
How To Apply
  • Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP
  • Step 2: Go to the New registration option
  • Step 3: Enter the required details in the registration application
  • Step 4: Complete the registration by verifying the number and email ID by enter the OTP
  • Step 5: Now go to the apply link of the scholarship you wish to apply for and click on it
  • Step 6: Fill the application form and Upload the documents as prescribed
  • Step 7: Submit the form and take print out