Attendance Scholarship for Girls 2026: ₹200 per annum, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The scheme provides ₹200 per annum to girl students aged 11‑14 in Puducherry who attend government or recognized schools, have ≤₹75,000 family income and 97%+ attendance. Eligible applicants can apply online via the e‑District Portal or offline through their school head. Application requires documents like income, birth, and attendance certificates.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹200 per annum |
| Ministry / department | School Education Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| For | Women / girls |
| Age | 11–14 years |
| Income limit | ₹0.75 lakh |
| Application mode | Online & offline |
About the scheme
The Award of Attendance Scholarship to Girl Students in the Middle Stage of Education (AASGSMSE) is a state‑level programme launched by the School Education Department of Puducherry to increase enrolment and reduce dropout among girls aged 11‑14. It offers a fixed annual scholarship of ₹200, disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer to Aadhaar‑linked bank accounts, subject to income, attendance and school‑type criteria.
Benefits
- ₹200 per annum per student
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
- The applicant should be a Girl.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should be in the age group of 11 to 14 years.
- The applicant should be studying in a Government, Government Aided or a Government-recognized Private School in Puducherry.
- The applicant should not belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes Category.
- The applicant should have an annual family income of ₹75,000/- or below.
- The applicant must have secured 97% (or above) attendance in the preceding year.
Who cannot apply
- Applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories
Documents required
- Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate, issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.
- Income Certificate.
- Birth Certificate for Proof of Age.
- Stamp-sized Photograph.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Certificate.
- Public Information Certificate (PIC).
- Attendance Sheet, signed by the competent authority.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official e‑District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
- 2Click Login at the top right, then Register a New Membership if you are a new user.
- 3Fill in the registration form with username, password, personal details, agree to declaration, enter captcha and click Signup.
- 4Return to the e‑District Portal homepage and click Login.
- 5Enter your username and password, fill in the captcha, and click Sign In.
- 6On the displayed list of schemes, select the Attendance Scholarship for Girls to open its online application form.
- 7Fill in all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk and upload the required documents.
- 8Tick the declaration that the details are true and correct, then submit the application and note the application number for tracking.
- 9Track your application status using the application number received on your registered mobile number or email via the Track Application page.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Attendance Scholarship for Girls?+
Girl students who are Indian citizens, natives of Puducherry (by birth or five years residence), aged 11‑14, studying in government, government‑aided or government‑recognised private schools, not belonging to SC/ST, with family income ≤₹75,000 and 97%+ attendance in the previous year are eligible.
What is the scholarship amount provided under the scheme?+
The scheme provides ₹200 per annum per eligible student.
How can I apply for the scholarship online?+
Visit the e‑District Portal, register or log in, select the Attendance Scholarship for Girls, fill the online form, upload documents, declare correctness and submit; note the application number for tracking.
Is there any application fee for this scholarship?+
No application fee is associated with applying for this scholarship.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed to beneficiaries?+
The scholarship amount is disbursed directly into Aadhaar‑seeded bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
What documents are required to apply for the scholarship?+
Required documents include nativity/residence certificate, income certificate, birth certificate, stamp‑sized photograph, Aadhaar card, SSLC certificate, public information certificate and an attendance sheet signed by the competent authority.
Can students from government‑recognised private schools apply?+
Yes, students studying in government‑recognised private schools in Puducherry are eligible to apply.
What happens if the required attendance is not maintained?+
Failure to maintain the required 97% attendance in the preceding year may disqualify the applicant from receiving the scholarship.
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