Award of Puducherry State Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme 2026: Financial aid for 11th & 12th students
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Quick answer
The Award of Puducherry State Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance to students studying in 11th or 12th standard who meet merit and income criteria. Eligible recipients receive a monthly scholarship of ₹60 for day scholars or ₹100 for hostellers, disbursed for ten months via Direct Benefit Transfer. To apply, candidates must register on the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry, fill the online application form, and upload the required documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Financial support for eligible higher secondary students |
| Ministry / department | School Education Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Income limit | ₹0.75 lakh |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Award of Puducherry State Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, initiated by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to ensure that no bright student is prevented from pursuing academics due to poverty. It awards scholarships to students in 11th and 12th standards who have secured promotion and meet the specified marks and income conditions.
Benefits
- 90 scholarships for 11th standard and 90 scholarships for 12th standard are awarded each year (subject to fund availability).
- Day scholars receive ₹60 per month (₹600 per year) and hostellers receive ₹100 per month (₹1,000 per year) for ten months in an academic year.
- Scholarship amount is disbursed directly into Aadhaar‑seeded bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Applicant must be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or have continuous residence for not less than five years.
- Applicant must be studying in 11th or 12th standard.
- Applicant must have secured promotion to the next higher class.
- Family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.
- For 11th standard applicants, minimum 60% marks in 10th standard are required.
- For 12th standard applicants, minimum 50% marks in 11th standard are required.
- Selection is based on merit; if applications exceed slots, preference is given to Government schools, then Government‑Aided schools, then Private schools recognised by the Government.
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.
- Stamp‑sized photograph.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Certificate.
- Public Information Certificate (PIC).
How to apply
- 1Visit the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry website (https://edistrict.py.gov.in/).
- 2Click Login at the top‑right corner, then Register a New Membership if you do not have an account.
- 3Fill in the registration form (username, password, personal details, etc.), agree to the declaration, complete the captcha and click Signup.
- 4Return to the e-District Portal homepage and click Login.
- 5Enter your username and password, complete the captcha and click Sign In.
- 6On the displayed list of department‑wise schemes, select the “Award of Puducherry State Post‑Matric Scholarship Scheme”.
- 7Complete the online application form, uploading all mandatory documents and marking fields with a red asterisk.
- 8Tick the declaration that the details are true, submit the application and note the application number for tracking.
- 9Use the Track Application link (https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx) to check status.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Puducherry State Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme?+
Indian citizens who are natives of Puducherry by birth or have resided there for at least five years, studying in 11th or 12th standard, promoted to the next class, with family income ≤ ₹75,000 per annum, and who have secured 60% marks in 10th (for 11th) or 50% marks in 11th (for 12th).
What is the scholarship amount for day scholars and hostellers?+
Day scholars receive ₹60 per month (₹600 per year) and hostellers receive ₹100 per month (₹1,000 per year), paid for ten months in an academic year.
How many scholarships are awarded each year?+
90 scholarships for 11th standard and 90 scholarships for 12th standard are awarded annually, subject to fund availability.
How to apply for the scholarship?+
Register on the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry, log in, select the scheme, fill the online application form, upload required documents, and submit.
What is the last date to apply?+
not specified
How is the scholarship disbursed?+
The amount is transferred directly into Aadhaar‑seeded bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
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