Puducherry scholarships (புதுச்சேரி)
Central NSP schemes + Puducherry state merit/freeship add-ons via the education department.
केंद्रीय NSP + शिक्षा विभाग से पुदुच्चेरी राज्य मेरिट/फ्रीशिप।
மத்திய NSP திட்டங்கள் + கல்வித்துறை வழி புதுச்சேரி மாநில மெரிட்/இலவச கல்வி உதவி.
Information last verified: 2026-11-01 · Always verify on the official portal before applying.
Scholarship rules, amounts and deadlines change every year — always confirm on the official portal (NSP / state portal) before applying. Money comes only via DBT to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account — never pay any agent.
How scholarships work in Puducherry
In Puducherry, the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department runs scholarships for SC students, and applications go through the head of your institution rather than directly by the student.
Puducherry's scholarships for SC students work through institutions: the head of your college forwards the application and the funds are released to the institution heads for disbursement. Students in professional colleges admitted through CENTAC should ask the college office about the professional course assistance.
Puducherry's own schemes
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC
Who: SC students of Puducherry
Benefit: Fees and maintenance
Adhoc merit grants
Who: SC students with high marks
Benefit: One-time merit grant
Financial assistance for professional college students
Who: SC students in professional courses
Benefit: Support towards fees
Application calendar
- As notified: Applications through the institution
- After verification: Funds released through institution heads
- July – November: NSP central schemes
Avoid these rejections
- Submit your application to the head of your institution.
- Check adwelfare.py.gov.in for current schemes.
- Keep your community certificate ready.
Puducherry scholarship FAQs
Who runs scholarships for SC students in Puducherry?
The Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department.
How do I apply?
Through the head of your institution.
What schemes are there?
Post-matric scholarship, merit grants and professional college assistance.
Where do I check details?
On adwelfare.py.gov.in.
Can Puducherry students also use NSP?
Yes, for central schemes not covered by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, such as minority or merit scholarships.
Do Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam students follow the same process?
Yes, all Puducherry regions follow the department's schemes, with applications through the institution head.
Official sources: adwelfare.py.gov.in/programmes-schemes· Guide last reviewed 2026-10-30. Amounts and dates change every year — confirm on the official portal.
Classes 1–8 (1)
Classes 9–10 (8)
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Classes 9–10)
₹3,500/year (day scholar) / ₹7,000/year (hosteller); +10% extra for divyang students
Marks: No fixed % — must be enrolled in Class 9 or 10 and pass previous class
View full guide →Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Classes 9–10)
₹3,500/year (day scholar) / ₹7,000/year (hosteller); book + ad-hoc grants vary by state
Marks: No fixed % — enrolled in Class 9 or 10
View full guide →Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Classes 9–10)
Up to ~₹4,000/year + ad-hoc grant (varies by state norms)
Marks: No fixed % — enrolled in Class 9 or 10
View full guide →Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students (Classes 9–10)
Admission + tuition fee + ₹500–₹600/year maintenance (varies by class; hostellers higher)
Marks: ≥50% in previous final exam
View full guide →Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of Parents in Unclean Occupations (Classes 1–10)
Maintenance + ad-hoc grant by class (verify current rates on NSP)
Marks: Enrolled in Classes 1–10; parent/guardian in unclean/hazardous occupation
View full guide →National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS, Class 8→9–12)
₹12,000/year (₹1,000/month) for 4 years, Classes 9–12
Marks: ≥55% in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST/PwD) + clear state NMMS exam (MAT+SAT); continue with 55% in 9th, 60% in 10th
View full guide →Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship for Minority Girls (Classes 9–12)
₹5,000/year (Classes 9–10) / ₹6,000/year (Classes 11–12)
Marks: ≥50% in previous exam (Class 8 for 9th, Class 10 for 11th)
View full guide →PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT, Classes 9–12 + Top Class College)
₹75,000–₹1,25,000/year (school level by class) + up to ~₹1.5L/year all-in for top-class college
Marks: YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) merit for Classes 9 & 11; JEE merit for Top-Class-College vertical
View full guide →Classes 11–12 (6)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS, Class 8→9–12)
₹12,000/year (₹1,000/month) for 4 years, Classes 9–12
Marks: ≥55% in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST/PwD) + clear state NMMS exam (MAT+SAT); continue with 55% in 9th, 60% in 10th
View full guide →Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship for Minority Girls (Classes 9–12)
₹5,000/year (Classes 9–10) / ₹6,000/year (Classes 11–12)
Marks: ≥50% in previous exam (Class 8 for 9th, Class 10 for 11th)
View full guide →PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT, Classes 9–12 + Top Class College)
₹75,000–₹1,25,000/year (school level by class) + up to ~₹1.5L/year all-in for top-class college
Marks: YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) merit for Classes 9 & 11; JEE merit for Top-Class-College vertical
View full guide →ITI / Diploma / Polytechnic (6)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls (Diploma/Degree Technical)
₹50,000/year lump sum (fees, books, laptop, equipment). Degree: up to 4 yrs (3 yrs for lateral entry); Diploma: up to 3 yrs (2 yrs for lateral entry)
Marks: Merit in qualifying exam for AICTE-approved admission (1st year or lateral-entry 2nd year); 15% SC / 7.5% ST / 27% OBC reservation
View full guide →AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students
₹50,000/year lump sum per year of study
Marks: ≥40% disability (UDID) + AICTE-approved diploma/degree admission
View full guide →AICTE Swanath Scholarship (Orphan / Covid-affected / Martyrs' Wards)
₹50,000/year per year of study
Marks: AICTE-approved admission + one of: orphan / both-or-either parent died of Covid / ward of martyr (Armed Forces/CAPF)
View full guide →Undergraduate (12)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (Professional/Technical)
₹20,000/year course fee + ₹1,000/month maintenance (hosteller) / ₹500/month (day scholar)
Marks: ≥50% in previous exam + admission via competitive exam in professional course
View full guide →PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship (College/University, ex-CSSS)
₹12,000/year for first 3 years of UG; ₹20,000/year for 4th–5th year / PG (B.Tech: ₹20,000 in 4th year only)
Marks: Top 20th percentile / ≥80% in Class 12 board (board-wise cut-off) + regular UG degree admission
View full guide →INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship (Science Stream, DST)
₹80,000/year (₹60,000 scholarship @₹5,000/month + ₹20,000 mentorship for summer project), up to 5 years to MSc
Marks: Top 1% in Class 12 board OR top-10,000 JEE/NEET rank OR NTSE/Olympiad scholar + BSc/BS/MS admission in natural/basic sciences; continue with 60% / 7.0 CGPA
View full guide →AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls (Diploma/Degree Technical)
₹50,000/year lump sum (fees, books, laptop, equipment). Degree: up to 4 yrs (3 yrs for lateral entry); Diploma: up to 3 yrs (2 yrs for lateral entry)
Marks: Merit in qualifying exam for AICTE-approved admission (1st year or lateral-entry 2nd year); 15% SC / 7.5% ST / 27% OBC reservation
View full guide →AICTE Saksham Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students
₹50,000/year lump sum per year of study
Marks: ≥40% disability (UDID) + AICTE-approved diploma/degree admission
View full guide →AICTE Swanath Scholarship (Orphan / Covid-affected / Martyrs' Wards)
₹50,000/year per year of study
Marks: AICTE-approved admission + one of: orphan / both-or-either parent died of Covid / ward of martyr (Armed Forces/CAPF)
View full guide →Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Full tuition + living expenses up to ~₹86,000/year + books/computer allowances (institution-billed)
Marks: Admission in notified top-class institutions (IITs, NITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NLUs etc.) — merit decides
View full guide →PM-YASASVI Scholarship (OBC/EBC/DNT, Classes 9–12 + Top Class College)
₹75,000–₹1,25,000/year (school level by class) + up to ~₹1.5L/year all-in for top-class college
Marks: YASASVI Entrance Test (YET) merit for Classes 9 & 11; JEE merit for Top-Class-College vertical
View full guide →PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of Ex-Servicemen / CAPF
₹30,000/year (boys) / ₹36,000/year (girls), paid monthly; 5,500+ new scholarships yearly
Marks: ≥60% in Class 12 / diploma + admission in professional or general UG (first year); renewal needs 50%+ each year
View full guide →Postgraduate (8)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (Professional/Technical)
₹20,000/year course fee + ₹1,000/month maintenance (hosteller) / ₹500/month (day scholar)
Marks: ≥50% in previous exam + admission via competitive exam in professional course
View full guide →PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship (College/University, ex-CSSS)
₹12,000/year for first 3 years of UG; ₹20,000/year for 4th–5th year / PG (B.Tech: ₹20,000 in 4th year only)
Marks: Top 20th percentile / ≥80% in Class 12 board (board-wise cut-off) + regular UG degree admission
View full guide →INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship (Science Stream, DST)
₹80,000/year (₹60,000 scholarship @₹5,000/month + ₹20,000 mentorship for summer project), up to 5 years to MSc
Marks: Top 1% in Class 12 board OR top-10,000 JEE/NEET rank OR NTSE/Olympiad scholar + BSc/BS/MS admission in natural/basic sciences; continue with 60% / 7.0 CGPA
View full guide →Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Full tuition + living expenses up to ~₹86,000/year + books/computer allowances (institution-billed)
Marks: Admission in notified top-class institutions (IITs, NITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NLUs etc.) — merit decides
View full guide →PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of Ex-Servicemen / CAPF
₹30,000/year (boys) / ₹36,000/year (girls), paid monthly; 5,500+ new scholarships yearly
Marks: ≥60% in Class 12 / diploma + admission in professional or general UG (first year); renewal needs 50%+ each year
View full guide →Research / PhD (3)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance (Group 1: ₹13,500 hostel / ₹7,000 day scholar; Group 2: ₹9,500/₹6,500; Group 3: ₹6,000/₹3,000; Group 4: ₹4,000/₹2,500) + book/study-tour/thesis allowances
Marks: No fixed % — pass previous exam and take admission in recognised post-matric course
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Full compulsory fees + yearly academic allowance by course group (hostellers higher) + book bank facility
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Class 11 to PhD)
Compulsory fees + maintenance ₹160–₹750/month by course group
Marks: No fixed % — recognised post-matric admission
View full guide →