The scheme “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The award is granted to top ranking boy and girl student in each region (Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam) who have secured not less than 55% of marks in the aggregate in the Higher Secondary Examination.

Benefits

• Cash Award of ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
• The applicant should be a Student.
• The applicant should have secured 55% or above marks in the Higher Secondary Examination.
• The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department during office hours to obtain the application form.
• Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested copies of mandatory documents.
• Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form to the concerned authority.
• Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment with the date, time, and unique identification number.

Documents Required

• Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
• Caste Certificate.
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Passbook.
• Income Certificate.
• Attested copies of qualifying certificates of the exam passed.

In the absence of an Aadhaar Card, provide Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with any one of the following: Bank/Post Office Passbook with Photo, PAN Card, Passport, Ration Card, Voter ID, MGNREGA Card, Kisan Photo Passbook, Driving License, or Identity Certificate from a Gazetted Officer.