AI SummaryAward of Scholarship to the Cadets Belonging to UT of Puducherry and Studying in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun offers ₹20,000 per year to cadets from Puducherry who are studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun. Government of Puducherry has been running this scheme since 2004-05 to help cadets from poor families continue their military education.
This cash support is paid directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the cadet through DBT and ECS. The main aim is to make sure money problems do not stop a talented cadet from training at RIMC.
Scheme Details
Directorate of School Education, Puducherry runs this scheme for cadets who belong to the Union Territory of Puducherry and have secured admission to RIMC, Dehradun. The scheme covers cadets who are citizens of India and either born in Puducherry or holding a domicile certificate showing at least 5 years of continuous residence.
Every year the department pays the scholarship amount to each approved cadet. The money goes straight into the bank account of the cadet, so there is no middleman involved in the payment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Award of Scholarship to the Cadets Belonging to UT of Puducherry and Studying in RIMC, Dehradun |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Puducherry |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Benefit Amount | ₹20,000 per annum |
| Nodal Department | School Education Department, Puducherry |
| Tags | Cadet, Military, Scholarship, Education |
Benefits
Each eligible cadet gets an annual scholarship of ₹20,000. This cash support is paid directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the cadet through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).
Eligibility
To get this support, a cadet needs to meet these conditions:
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must belong to the UT of Puducherry, either by birth or by holding a domicile certificate showing at least 5 years of continuous residence.
- Must be currently studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.
Application Process
Application for this scholarship is done offline through the college. Follow these steps:
STEP 1 - Visit the Principal at Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun and get the official application form for this scholarship.
STEP 2 - Fill in all your details on the form, attach a recent passport-sized photograph and add copies of all the required documents.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed form to the Principal. The Principal will check it and forward it to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry for final approval.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before you apply:
- A recent stamp-sized photograph.
- A valid Aadhaar card.
- A residential or domicile certificate issued by a Revenue Department officer of at least the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.
- A formal Certificate of Admission issued by Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.
References
View Official Guidelines on Puducherry School Education Department
FAQ's
What happens after you submit the application to the Principal?
The Principal will verify and forward your application to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry, where the team checks your claim for the scholarship.
Who can issue the Residential or Domicile Certificate?
You must get this certificate from an officer of the Revenue Department who holds a rank no lower than a Deputy Tahsildar.
Which documents are required for this application?
You need a stamp-sized photograph, your Aadhaar card, a valid residential or domicile certificate and your official admission letter from RIMC, Dehradun.
What are the residency criteria?
You qualify if you were born in the UT of Puducherry or if you have lived there continuously for at least 5 years.
How will the money reach me?
The scholarship amount is paid through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) directly into your linked bank account using the DBT process.
What is the amount under this scholarship?
Each qualifying cadet gets ₹20,000 per year to support their education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any Indian citizen from the UT of Puducherry currently studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun can apply.
What is the main goal of this scholarship?
The scheme helps cadets with limited money so that cost does not stop their training at RIMC.
Are there age or gender restrictions?
No, the scheme rules do not mention any age or gender restrictions for applicants.
Does the scheme cover other institutions in Dehradun?
No, this support is only for cadets enrolled at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.