Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award 2026: ₹15,000 Cash for SC Students
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The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award 2026 gives a ₹15,000 cash award to top-scoring Scheduled Caste students in Puducherry who have secured at least 55% in their Higher Secondary Examination. Eligible students must be residents of Puducherry for at least five years. Apply offline by submitting the required documents to the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department office.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹15,000 cash award |
| Ministry / department | Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award 2026 is a state‑level scholarship launched by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department of Puducherry. It recognises academic excellence among Scheduled Caste students by awarding a cash prize of ₹15,000 to the highest‑ranking boys and girls in each region—Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam—who have scored 55% or more in their Higher Secondary Examination. Applicants must be native or resident of Puducherry for a minimum of five years and must submit a set of prescribed documents to the welfare office for verification.
Benefits
- ₹15,000 cash award
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste
- Applicant must be a student
- Applicant must have secured 55% or above in Higher Secondary Examination
- Applicant must be a native/resident of Puducherry for at least 5 years
Documents required
- Residence-cum-nativity Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook
- Income Certificate
- Attested copies of qualifying certificates in respect of exam passed
- Aadhaar Enrolment ID with any one of: Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo, PAN Card, Passport, Ration Card, Voter Identity Card, MGNREGA Card, Kisan Photo Passbook, Driving license, Certificate of identity with photo issued by Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar, or any other document specified by the Department
How to apply
- 1Visit the Adi Dravidar Welfare office during office hours and request the hard copy of the application form
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields, paste passport‑size photograph, and attach copies of all mandatory documents
- 3Submit the signed application form along with documents to the concerned authority
- 4Request a receipt or acknowledgment and ensure it contains date, time, and unique ID if applicable
Frequently asked questions
How does the scheme contribute to promoting education among Scheduled Caste students?+
By recognising and financially rewarding academic excellence, the scheme encourages and supports the education of Scheduled Caste students in Puducherry.
Can a student who secured exactly 55% marks be considered eligible?+
Yes, the eligibility criterion is met if the student secures 55% or above marks in the Higher Secondary Examination.
Is there any age restriction for applicants?+
The scheme does not specify age restrictions; however, eligibility criteria focus on Scheduled Caste students who have completed Higher Secondary Examination.
Can a student from Yanam region apply for the award?+
Yes, the award is open to top-ranking students from all three regions - Pondicherry, Karaikal, and Yanam.
What is the monetary benefit provided under this scheme?+
Eligible students receive a cash award of ₹15,000 as part of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award.
Is there any compensation for the delay in the disbursal of the scheme benefits?+
Not specified.
Can applicants from neighboring states/UTs also apply to this scheme?+
No, the scheme is exclusively available to permanent residents of Puducherry.
Is there an application deadline for this scheme?+
Not specified.
Is there any application fee?+
No, applicants can rest assured that the entire application process is entirely free of cost.
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