Retention Scholarship for SC Girl Students - Puducherry 2020-21

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must-

• Be a girl student
• Belong to Scheduled Caste
• Be a domicile of Puducherry
• Be studying in Class 1 to 5 at a recognised institution
• Have an annual family income not exceeding INR 18,000

Under this scheme, the selected girls shall be granted educational concession at the rate of INR 25 per month for 10 months in an academic year.

• Domicile certificate
• A passport size photograph
• Self-attested copies of certificates, diplomas, degree, etc
• Caste certificate duly signed by an authorised Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
• Income declaration certificate from the parents/guardians

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking and 'Continue'. 
Step 3: Select the state of domicile, scholarship category, scheme type (scholarship scheme), gender, write the applicant's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID.
Step 4: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFSC Code, Account Number)
Step 5: Select Aadhaar or Bank Account Number as identification detail and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 6: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 7: Now, log in using OTP and fill the form.
Step 8: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.
Note: All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill only one application as multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of the form.