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:-
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- be a domicile of Puducherry
- belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- be studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary level i.e. Class 11 to Ph.D. degree level
- have passed matriculation, higher secondary or any higher examination from a recognised University or Board of Secondary Education
- have an annual family income of less than or equal to ₹2,50,000
Benefits
The selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-
| Group | Courses | Hosteller (In ₹ per month) | Day Scholars (In ₹ per month) |
| Group 1 | a) Degree and Post Graduate level courses including M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post Doctoral research in Medicine (Allopathic, Indian and other recognized systems of medicines), Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary & Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Science/ Applications.
b) Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course. c) Postgraduate Diploma courses in various branches of management & medicine. d) C.A./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc.) M. Phil., Ph.D. and Post Doctoral Programmes (D. Litt., D.Sc. etc.) f) L.L.M. |
1,200 | 550 |
| Group 2 | a) Graduate/ Postgraduate courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B Pharma), Nursing (B Nursing), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking, Insurance, Taxation etc.) for which entrance qualification is minimum Sr. Secondary (10+2)
b) Postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group-I (e.g. M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./ M. Ed./M. Pharma etc.) |
820 | 530 |
| Group 3 | All other courses leading to a graduate degree that is not covered under Group I & II (e.g. BA/B Sc/B Com etc.) | 570 | 300 |
| Group 4 | All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificate (class XI and XII); both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc. | 380 | 200 |
Note:- Scholars who are entitled to free board and/or lodging will be paid a maintenance charge at 1/3rd of the rate for hostellers.
Additional Provision for ST students with disabilities:
1) Reader Allowance for Blind Students –
| Level of Courses | Allowance per month (In ₹) |
| Group 1 and 2 | 240 |
| Group 3 | 200 |
| Group 4 | 160 |
2) Provision of transport allowance up to ₹160 per month for disabled students, if such student does not reside in the hostel, which is within the premises of the educational institution.
3) Escort Allowance of ₹160 per month for severely handicapped day scholar students with low extremity disability.
4) Special Pay of ₹160 per month is admissible to any employee of the hostel willing to extend help to a severely orthopedically handicapped student residing in the hostel of an educational institution, who may need the assistance of a helper.
5) Allowance of ₹240 per month towards extra coaching to mentally retarded and mentally ill students.
6) Study tour charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 per annum limited to the actual expenditure incurred by the student on transportation charges etc. will be paid to the scholars studying professional and technical courses provided that the head of the institution certifies that the study tour is essential for the scholar for completion of his/her course of study.
7) Thesis typing/printing charges up to a maximum of ₹1,600 will be paid to research scholars on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution.
8) The students pursuing such courses are also eligible for an annual allowance of ₹1,200 for essential/prescribed books, besides reimbursement of course fees.
Documents
- Domicile certificate
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photograph
- Scheduled Tribe certificate duly signed by an authorised RO (Revenue Officer)
- Income declaration certificate from the 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.