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Award of Scholarship to the Cadets Belonging to UT of Puducherry and Studying in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun

The objective of this scheme is to extend scholarships worth of ₹20,000/- per annum to the cadets belonging to the Union Territory of Puducherry who come from economically weak backgrounds and have been selected for admission into the Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Scholarship | ₹20,000/- per annum per cadet. | Mode of Disbursal | The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Who can apply

The applicant should be a citizen of India.; The applicant should belong to the UT of Puducherry either by birth or domicile i.e. continuous residence of not less than 5 years.; The applicant should be studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.

Required Paperwork

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

Common 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.

What criteria make a cadet eligible for this scholarship?

Eligibility criteria include Indian citizenship, belonging to UT of Puducherry, and currently studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun.

What is the main objective of the scholarship scheme?

The primary objective is to provide financial assistance to cadets from the Union Territory of Puducherry with limited economic means who have secured admission to the Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun.

Is there any age restriction for applicants?

The provided information does not mention any specific age restrictions for eligibility.

Is the scholarship open to both male and female cadets?

The information does not specify gender-based eligibility criteria, indicating that both male and female cadets from Puducherry may be eligible to apply.

Are there any academic requirements or specific grades needed for eligibility?

The provided information does not mention any academic prerequisites for eligibility.

Can a cadet from Puducherry studying in any institution in Dehradun apply, or is it specifically for Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC)?

The eligibility is limited to cadets studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, and not for other institutions in the city.