Puducherry Sainik School Scholarship 2026: ₹10,000 Annual Scholarship Benefits
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This scheme provides an annual scholarship of ₹10,000 to students from the Union Territory of Puducherry studying at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu. Eligible students must be domiciled in Puducherry and studying in recognised schools. Applications are submitted offline through the school principal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹10,000 annual scholarship |
| Ministry / department | School Education Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Puducherry Sainik School Scholarship scheme supports students from the Union Territory of Puducherry who are selected and studying at the Sainik School in Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu. The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account to ensure timely and secure payment. The scheme aims to encourage education among Puducherry students by providing financial assistance annually.
Benefits
- ₹10,000 scholarship per annum per student
- Amount disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank account
- Payment through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via Electronic Clearance System (ECS)
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry
- Applicant should have received National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements or other national/international merit awards
- Applicant must study in a State Government, Central Government, or recognised Private School
- Applicant must be a citizen of India
- Applicant must have continuous residence in Puducherry for at least 5 years
- Applicant must be studying at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu
Documents required
- Stamp-sized photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Residential/Domicile Certificate issued by Revenue Officer not below Deputy Tahsildar rank
- Proof of admission into Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu
How to apply
- 1Visit the Principal of Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu to obtain the application form
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form and paste a signed passport-sized photograph
- 3Attach self-attested copies of all required documents
- 4Submit the completed application form and documents to the Principal
- 5The Principal forwards the applications to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Puducherry Sainik School Scholarship?+
Students domiciled in Puducherry studying at Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu, who have received national or international merit awards and are Indian citizens.
How much scholarship amount is given annually?+
₹10,000 per student per annum.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?+
Directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer through the Electronic Clearance System.
Can students from private schools apply?+
Yes, students studying in recognised private schools are eligible.
What documents are required to apply?+
Photograph, Aadhaar Card, Residential/Domicile Certificate, and proof of admission to Sainik School Amaravathi Nagar.
Where to apply for the scholarship?+
Applications are submitted offline through the Principal of Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu.
Who issues the domicile certificate?+
An Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.
Is self-attestation of documents necessary?+
Yes, self-attestation may be required for all mandatory documents.
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