Puducherry Scholarships 2025 – Key Dates, Eligibility, Benefits & Application Process

Puducherry Scholarships applications are currently ongoing with November 30, 2025 as the deadline for majority of the scholarships. Students belonging to OBC/SC/ST categories can apply for Puducherry Scholarships. Designed to support students at various stages of their education, including pre-matric (up to Class 10), post-matric (Class 11 and 12), undergraduate, postgraduate, and selective professional courses, Puducherry Scholarships aim to alleviate financial barriers, enabling students to focus on their studies and achieve their academic goals.

These scholarships empower students pursuing their studies in Puducherry to access quality education and unlock their potential. Whether it’s helping students from economically weaker sections, those pursuing technical or professional courses, or supporting students with disabilities, these scholarships provide the necessary financial backing to students.

Puducherry Scholarships 2025 – Important Dates

The application process for Puducherry Scholarships 2025 follows a set timeline that students must adhere to in order to ensure timely submission of all required documents. Please check the list given below to ensure that you don’t miss any deadlines.

Puducherry Scholarships – Complete List & Application Dates

Name of the Scholarship	Last Date to Apply
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship To OBC Students	November 15, 2025
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship To OBC Students (Class I To Class V)	November 15, 2025
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class IX & X)	November 30, 2025
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students	November 30, 2025
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students	November 30, 2025
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For Needy ST Students (Class IX & X)	November 30, 2025

Puducherry Scholarships 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet specific requirements such as academic performance, income levels, and residency status within the Union Territory of Puducherry.  It is very important for applicants to carefully review the eligibility guidelines listed below to avoid any discrepancy.

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class IX & X)

• The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• The student’s annual family income (Parent/Guardian) should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh from all sources
• The student must not be a recipient of any other Centrally-funded Pre Matric Scholarship
• She/He should be a regular, full time student pursuing her/his studies in a Government School or in a School recognized by Govt. or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship To OBC Students (Class I To Class V)

• The student should belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category
• The student’s annual family income (Parent/Guardian) should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh from all sources
• The student must have secured minimum 35% marks in the previous year examination

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For Needy ST Students (Class IX & X)

• The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
• The student’s annual family income (Parent/Guardian) should not exceed ₹2.00 lakh from all sources
• The student must not be a recipient of any other Centrally-funded Pre Matric Scholarship
• She/He should be a regular, full time student pursuing her/his studies in a Government School or in a School recognized by Govt. or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship To OBC Students

• The student should belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category
• Students who have passed the Matriculation or Higher secondary or any higher examination of a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education will be considered eligible
• Students pursuing a Post-graduate degree in the field of medicine will be eligible only if they’re not allowed to practice while pursuing their studies
• For employed students, their income combined with their family’s (Parent/Guardian) income should not exceed ₹1.50 lakh per annum. And for unemployed students, their family’s (Parent/Guardian) annual income should not exceed ₹1.50 lakh from all sources.

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students

• The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
• The student should have passed the Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any higher examination of a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education
• The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh from all sources
• The student should have a valid account in a Schedule Bank linked with Aadhar and Mobile number
• The student should not be the recipient of any other scholarship  

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students

• The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
• The student’s annual family income (Parent/Guardian) should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh from all sources
• The student must not be a recipient of any other Centrally-funded Post Matric Scholarship.

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Puducherry Scholarships 2025 – Benefits

Puducherry Scholarships 2025 provide a wide range of benefits to students from economically weaker backgrounds, helping them pursue their education. The benefits of these scholarships are outlined below –

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class IX & X)

Item	Day Scholars	Hostellers
Scholarship amount	₹225 per month for 10 months	₹525 per month for 10 months
Books and Ad hoc Grant	₹750 per annum	₹1,000 per annum

Additional Allowances for SC students with disabilities studying in private unaided Schools –

Particulars	Amount
Monthly Reader Allowance for Blind students	₹160
Monthly Transport Allowance for students with disabilities (for students who do not reside in hostels)	₹160
Monthly Escort Allowance for Severely Disabled (i.e. with 80% or higher disability) Day Scholars	₹160
Monthly Helper Allowance	₹160
Monthly Coaching Allowance to Mentally Retarded and Mentally ill Students	₹240

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship To OBC Students (Class I To Class V)

Category	Amount (per annum)
Day Scholar	₹1,500
Hosteller	₹5,500

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For Needy ST Students (Class IX & X)

Item	Day Scholars	Hostellers
Scholarship amount	₹150 per month for 10 months	₹350 per month for 10 months
Books and Ad hoc Grant	₹750 per annum	₹1,000 per annum

Additional Allowances for ST students with disabilities studying in private unaided Schools –

Particulars	Amount
Monthly Reader Allowance for Blind students	₹160
Monthly Transport Allowance for students with disabilities (for students who do not reside in hostels)	₹160
Monthly Escort Allowance for Severely Disabled (i.e. with 80% or higher disability) Day Scholars	₹160
Monthly Helper Allowance	₹160
Monthly Coaching Allowance to Mentally Retarded and Mentally ill Students	₹240

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship To OBC Students

Group	Maintenance Allowance (per month)
	Hosteller	Day Scholar
Group A – Degree and Post Graduate level courses	₹750	₹350
Group B – Graduate/Post/Graduate (not covered in Group A) courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate	₹510	₹335
Group C – All other courses leading to a graduate degree not covered under Group A & B e.g. BA/B.Sc./B.Com etc	₹400	₹210
Group D – All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X),	₹260	₹160

For Blind Scholars – Additional reader allowance of ₹175 for Group A & B students, ₹130 for Group C students, and ₹90 for Group D students.

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For ST Students

Group	Maintenance Allowance (per month)
	Hosteller	Day Scholar
Group 1 – Bachelor, Master Degree, MPhil/PhD degree leading to Degree, PG Diploma, in professional courses in various streams	₹1,200	₹550
Group 2 – All non-professional recognized courses leading to a Bachelor, Master Degree, MPhil/PhD degree not covered under Group I in Arts, Science and Commerce like BA/B.Sc/B.Com or MA/MSc/M.Com	₹820	₹530
Group 3 – Vocational stream, ITI courses, 3 year diploma courses in Polytechnics, 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)	₹380	₹230

Additionally, students with disabilities will receive ₹800 per month (for hostellers) and ₹600 per month (for day scholars).

Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students

Group	Maintenance Allowance (per month)
	Hosteller	Day Scholar
Group 1 – Degree and Post-graduate level professional courses	₹13,500	₹7,000
Group 2 – All non-professional recognized courses leading to aDegree, Diploma, Certificate	₹9,500	₹6,500
Group 3 – All Degree and Post-graduate level professional courses not covered in Group 1 & 2	₹6,000	₹3,000
Group 4 –  All post-matriculation level non-degree courses	₹4,000	₹2,500

Ten percent extra allowance will be provided to students with disabilities.

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Puducherry Scholarships 2025 – How to Apply?

The steps given below will help you to apply for the Puducherry Scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) –

Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply for Scholarships’ button. 

Step 3: Login either using your Aadhaar No. or OTR no.

Step 4: Click on ‘Apply Fresh’.

Step 5: Fill in the Domicile State, Scholarship Category, and Application Type to proceed ahead.

Step 6: Fill in all required details in the application form and upload all relevant documents (as required).

Step 7: Finally, submit the application.

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Puducherry Scholarships 2025 – Documents Required

Here’s a general checklist of the common documents required for scholarships in the Union Territory of Puducherry region for academic year 2025‑26:

1. Recent passport‑size photograph of the student
2. Student’s Aadhaar card and other identity proof
3. Domicile/residence proof of Puducherry (to show applicant is from UT of Puducherry)
4. Caste/Category certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC/Reserved category)
5. Family income certificate or income proof (from competent government authority)
6. Affidavit for self‑employed students
7. Previous academic mark‑sheets
8. Course admission proof/enrolment certificate
9. Bank account details of the student (bank passbook copy or canceled cheque)
10. Disability certificate (if applicable for differently‑abled students)

Puducherry Scholarships 2025 – Important Tips

• Always check the latest official notification for the scholarship you are applying for.
• Make sure scanned copies or digital uploads are clear, readable, and in the prescribed format.
• For category/caste certificates: it must be issued by recognised authority.
• For renewal applications: keep your previous year scholarship sanction number/receipt handy.
• If you’re differently‑abled or have special status, make sure that your disability certificate/other proof is available to claim relevant benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the last date to apply for the Puducherry Scholarships?

November 30, 2025 is the last day to apply for the majority of the schemes under the Puducherry Scholarships. You should check the specific scholarship’s official notification for exact requirements and more related information.

Who is eligible to apply for Puducherry Scholarships?

Students who’re a resident of the UT of Puducherry, enrolled in a recognised school, college or institute, who meet the income criteria of the particular scheme are eligible to apply for the Puducherry Scholarships.

Can a student apply for more than one scholarship at the same time?

Yes, a student can apply for more than one scholarship at a time. However, one cannot avail the benefits of more than one scholarship scheme. You must also check scheme-specific guidelines, since some scholarships allow students to combine the benefits of more than one scholarship at the same time.

How will I receive the Puducherry Scholarship amount?

Scholarship funds are often disbursed directly to the student’s bank account. Students are advised to fill in the correct bank account and IFSC details to ensure timely and accurate transfer of funds. Any error in account details may delay the disbursement.

Are there special provisions for differently-abled students under these schemes?

Yes, some schemes explicitly mention benefits for differently-abled students. For example, the Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students and the Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students offer additional allowances such as reader allowance, transport allowance, and more for students with disabilities.