The Grant of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students 2025 is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. It supports Scheduled Caste (SC) girls studying from Class 1 to 5 in government and government-recognized private institutions. The scheme ensures that young girls are not withdrawn from school due to financial constraints and promotes the continuity of their primary education.
Key Highlights
• State/UT: Puducherry
• Implementing Department: Adi Dravidar Welfare Department
• Target Group: Scheduled Caste (SC) Girl Students
• Education Level: Class 1 to 5
• Scholarship Amount: ₹1,000 per year (₹100 per month for 10 months)
• Mode of Application: Online via National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
• Income Limit: ₹24,000 per annum
• Scholarship Duration: Till completion of primary education (subject to good conduct & promotion)
Benefits
• ₹100 per month for 10 months in an academic year
• Total benefit: ₹1,000 annually per student
• Available for Classes I to V
• Students can retain the scholarship until they complete primary education, as long as:
- They maintain good conduct.
- They are promoted annually
- They continue in a recognized institution
Eligibility Criteria
• The applicant must be a Scheduled Caste (SC) girl student
• Must be studying in Class 1 to 5
• Must be enrolled in a government or recognized private school in Puducherry
• Must be a native of Puducherry or residing in the Union Territory for at least 5 continuous years
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹24,000
Exclusions
• Students not belonging to the SC category
• Students from outside Puducherry or those who haven’t resided in Puducherry for 5 years
• Students not enrolled in recognized institutions
• Applicants with misconduct or false information in their application
• Students who are not promoted to the next grade annually
Application Process (Online via NSP)
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Register Online
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Click on “New Registration” and fill in the required details
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Log in to Your Account
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Use your Student Registration ID to log in under “Fresh Application”
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Fill the Application Form
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Enter personal, academic, and bank details
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Upload required documents (listed below)
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Submit the Application
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Click on “Final Submit” to complete your application
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A registration number will be generated for future reference
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Documents Required
• Aadhaar Card (identity proof)
• Passport-size photograph
• Educational documents (mark sheets if applicable)
• Caste certificate (Scheduled Caste proof)
• Income certificate (from a competent authority)
• Nativity or Residence Certificate
• Bank account details (copy of passbook or bank letter)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to encourage Scheduled Caste girl students to undertake Primary education and continue the studies without dropout. - Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Union Territory of Puducherry - Who is eligible to get the benefit of the scheme?
All the Scheduled Caste Girls Students of the Union Territory of Puducherry who are studying in I Standard to V Standard in both Government and Government recognized private educational institutions in the Union Territory of Puducherry.in are eligible for the scholarship. - Is this scheme only for the natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry?
Yes, the concession envisaged under the scheme will be granted to Scheduled Caste Girls Students who are natives of the Union Territory of Puducherry or are residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years. - What is the income criterion for applying under the scheme?
The annual income of the parent guardian shall not exceed ₹24000/-. - What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under this scheme, ₹1,000/- per year to girl students studying from I to V Standard, rd i,.. (₹100/- per month per girl student for 10 months in an academic year). - How to apply for this scholarship?
Online submission of the application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/
