Adhoc Merit Grant for SC Students Puducherry 2024-25

Puducherry offers various scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These scholarships are available to students from different categories, including those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Selected candidates will receive financial assistance to pursue education at pre-matric and post-matric level.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:-

  • be a domicile of Puducherry
  • belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
  • have secured 65% or above in the Class 10 examination
  • be pursuing higher studies at a recognised university/college/institution

Benefits

Documents

  • A passport-sized photograph
  • Self-attested photocopies of all academic transcripts including certificates, diplomas, and degrees
  • Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer (RO) not below the rank of Tehsildar
  • Income declaration certificate from parent(s)/guardian(s)

How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Students’ option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the ‘Login’ button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the ‘New user? Register yourself’ on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on ‘Save & Register’ to complete the ‘One-time registration (OTR)’ process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the ‘Apply for Scholarship’ option and click on the ‘Login’ button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.  Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.