Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2026
Scholarship Details
Funding Type
Partial Funding · up to INR 750 per month
Eligible Courses
All subjects
Eligible Nationalities
Open to Indian nationals
Can Be Taken At
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Overview
A program of the Indian government's Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2023–24 is available to OBC students pursuing post-matriculation education. The purpose of this fellowship is to assist students in their financial pursuit of higher education. In addition to other perks, the chosen students will receive a maintenance allowance of up to INR 750 per month.
Eligibility Criteria for Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2026:
- Students need to be an Indian citizen.
- Students should be a domicile of Puducherry.
- Students should belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) community, as notified by the Central or State Government/UT administration.
- Students must be studying post-matriculation or post-secondary courses in a recognized institution/school/university.
- Students need to have an annual parent(s)/guardian income of not more than INR 1,50,000, including their income (if employed).
- Students should not be availing of benefits under any other scholarship/stipend.
Application Process:
Students need to submit an application form ONLINE only.
Documents:
- A passport-size photograph of the student with the student's signature
- Academic certificates/diplomas/mark sheets
- Caste certificate duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer (RO)
- Family income certificate (Note:- If self-employed, an income declaration affirming definite income from all sources through an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper)
- Receipt acknowledging the scholarship in the previous year (for renewal, if applicable)
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How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements
Prepare Documents
Gather all required documents for your application
Submit Application
Apply through the official scholarship application process
Application Review
The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications
Scholarship Decision
Selected applicants are informed about the final results
Documents Needed
Academic Transcripts (Usually required)
Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)
Identity Proof (Usually required)
Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)
Statement of Purpose (If applicable)
Language Test Scores (If applicable)
Recommendation Letters (If applicable)
Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)
Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines
FAQs
- Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of India. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.
Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad. - The deadline of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2026 is 30 Sep, 2026.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2026 is offered to High/Secondary School, Bachelors, Masters, MBA, Diploma, Medicine (MBBS/ MD), PhD degree.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2026 is offered for All subjects.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2026 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2026 is offered by Government of India.
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students - Puducherry 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to INR 750 per month.
