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Award of Attendance Scholarship to Girl Students in the Middle Stage of Education

"Award of Attendance Scholarship to Girl Students in the Middle Stage of Education" was launched by the Directorate of School Education, UT of Puducherry aims to raise the enrolment of girls in schools in the age group of 11-14 years in the middle stage of education, and to avoid dropout.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Scholarship Amount: ₹200/- per annum per student.- Mode of Disbursement: Disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the applicant through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Who can apply

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 Girl.; The applicant should be a Student.; The applicant should be in the age group of 11 to 14 years.; The applicant should be studying in a Government, Government Aided or a Government-recognized Private School in Puducherry.; The applicant should not belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes Category.; The applicant should have an annual family income of ₹75,000/- or below.; The applicant must have secured 97% (or above) attendance in the preceding year.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Can a student from a Government-recognized Private School apply for this scholarship?

Yes, students from Government-recognized Private Schools in Puducherry are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Can applicants submit the online application from any location, or is it restricted to specific places?

The online application can be submitted from any location with internet access.

Is there any preference given to applicants based on academic performance?

The information provided doesn't mention any preference based on academic performance.

What happens if an applicant fails to maintain the required attendance percentage in the preceding year?

Failure to maintain the required attendance percentage may disqualify the applicant from receiving the scholarship.

How can applicants track the status of their online application?

Applicants can track their application status using the application number received on their Registered Mobile Number or Email ID.

Is there any application fee associated with applying for this scholarship?

No application fee is associated with applying for this scholarship.

Can applicants edit the information provided in the online application after submission?

Once submitted, applicants cannot edit the information. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure accuracy before submission.

What is the role of the Head of the Institution in the offline application process?

The Head of the Institution verifies and signs the application form, and then sends the applications to the Directorate of School Education through Google Forms.

Can a girl from any school in Puducherry apply, or are there specific types of schools mentioned in the eligibility criteria?

The applicant should be studying in a Government, Government Aided, or a Government-recognized Private School in Puducherry.

Is there a specific income criterion for eligibility?

Yes, applicants must have an annual family income of [?]75,000 or below to be eligible for the scholarship.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed to the eligible students?

The scholarship amount is disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through DBT and PFMS.

What are the benefits offered under this scholarship scheme?

The scholarship provides [?]200 per annum per student, disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through DBT and PFMS.