Award of Scholarship to Puducherry Cadets at RIMC 2026: ₹20,000 per annum Scholarship
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Quick answer
The scheme provides a ₹20,000 per annum scholarship to cadets from Puducherry studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun. It is meant for economically weak backgrounds and is disbursed via DBT to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. Applicants must submit an offline application through the college principal with required documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹20,000 per annum |
| Ministry / department | School Education Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Award of Scholarship to the Cadets Belonging to UT of Puducherry and Studying in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun is a state-level scholarship initiative by the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry. It aims to support cadets from economically weaker sections who have secured admission to RIMC, Dehradun, by providing an annual financial aid of ₹20,000. The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Electronic Clearance System under the Direct Benefit Transfer mode. Applications are processed offline via the college principal, who forwards them to the state education directorate for verification and disbursement.
Benefits
- ₹20,000 per annum scholarship
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Indian citizen
- Belong to UT of Puducherry by birth or domicile (continuous residence of not less than 5 years)
- Studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun
Documents required
- Stamp-sized photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Residential/Domicile Certificate issued by Officer of Revenue Department not below rank of Deputy Tahsildar
- Certificate of Admission issued by Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun
How to apply
- 1Visit the Principal, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across if required) and self-attested copies of the required documents.
- 3Submit the completed application form and documents to the Principal, who then forwards them to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry for further processing.
Frequently asked questions
What happens after the submission of the application form to the Principal?+
The Principal forwards the applications to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry for further processing and evaluation.
Who issues the Residential/Domicile Certificate, and what is the required rank?+
The certificate is issued by an Officer of the Revenue Department with a minimum rank of Deputy Tahsildar.
What are the mandatory documents required for the scholarship application?+
The required documents include a stamp-sized photograph, Aadhaar card, residential/domicile certificate, and the certificate of admission from Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.
What are the residency requirements for eligibility?+
Applicants should either be born in or have continuous domicile residence in the UT of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
What is the mode of financial transaction for the scholarship?+
The scholarship amount is transferred through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.
What is the monetary benefit provided by the scholarship scheme?+
Each cadet receives a scholarship of ₹20,000 per annum.
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