Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations 2026: ₹50,000, ₹30,000, ₹20,000 Prizes
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Quick answer
The Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations scheme, run by the School Education Department of Puducherry, gives cash prizes of ₹50,000 for first rank, ₹30,000 for second rank and ₹20,000 for third rank in various school and intermediate exams. Eligible students must be Indian citizens, natives of Puducherry (by birth or five‑year residence), studying in government or private schools/junior colleges in the UT and be among the top three rank holders. To apply, download the prescribed form from schooledn.py.gov.in, fill it, attach required documents and submit it to your school head, who forwards it to the Directorate of School Education.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Quantum of Award |
| Ministry / department | School Education Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The scheme "Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations" was launched by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, cash awards of ₹50,000/-, ₹30,000/- and ₹20,000/- are granted to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank Holders respectively from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam, Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Matriculation Exam, and for Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.
Benefits
- 1st Rank: ₹50,000/-.
- 2nd Rank: ₹30,000/-.
- 3rd Rank: ₹20,000/-.
- Awards are granted separately for each of the top three rank holders from SSLC, SSC, Matriculation, HSC and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.
- Awards are granted separately for each of the four regions of the UT of Puducherry: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
- Awards are granted separately for Government Schools and for Private Schools.
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 Student.
- The applicant should be studying in a Government/Private High/Higher Secondary School or in Intermediate Level (2nd Year) in a Government Junior College in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be among the top three Rank Holders from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam/ Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam/ Matriculation Exam/ Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam/ Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examination.
Who cannot apply
- Students from schools outside the Union Territory of Puducherry are not eligible.
- Applicants who are not among the top three rank holders in the specified examinations are not eligible.
Documents required
- Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate, issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.
- Stamp-sized Photograph.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Educational Certificate (SSLC/ SSC/ HSC/ etc).
- Public Information Certificate (PIC).
- Marksheet for Proof of 1st/2nd/3rd Rank.
How to apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the official portal schooledn.py.gov.in (download page).
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields, attach a passport‑sized photograph (signed across if required) and self‑attested copies of the required documents.
- 3Submit the completed form and documents to the Head of your institution (school or junior college).
- 4The Head of the Institution forwards the application to the Directorate of School Education through Google Forms.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations scheme?+
Indian citizens who are natives of Puducherry (by birth or continuous residence of at least five years), studying in government or private high/higher secondary schools or government junior colleges in the UT and who are among the top three rank holders in the specified public examinations.
How much money is awarded under the scheme?+
₹50,000 for first rank, ₹30,000 for second rank and ₹20,000 for third rank.
How to apply for the scheme?+
Download the prescribed form from schooledn.py.gov.in, fill it, attach required documents and submit it to your school/institution head, who forwards it to the Directorate of School Education via Google Forms.
Which public examinations are covered under the scheme?+
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam, Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Matriculation Exam, Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.
Can students from private schools apply for the scheme?+
Yes, the scheme grants awards separately for both government and private schools.
Is there any income limit or financial background requirement?+
No, there are no financial considerations for the applicants.
What documents are required for application?+
Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate (issued by Revenue Department officer not below Deputy Tahsildar rank), stamp‑sized photograph, Aadhaar card, educational certificate (SSLC/SSC/HSC/etc), Public Information Certificate (PIC) and marksheet proving 1st/2nd/3rd rank.
Is there a last date to apply?+
not specified
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