Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination
The objective of this scheme is to award cash prizes to meritorious differently-abled persons (visually challenged students) who are studying in government and private schools of Puducherry and secure first, second and third rank concerning total marks in the SSLC and HSC exams.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to award cash prizes to meritorious differently-abled persons (visually challenged students) who are studying in government and private schools of Puducherry and secure first, second and third rank concerning total marks in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.
Benefits
A cash award of ₹20,000/-, ₹15,000/- and ₹10,000/- to the first, second, and third rank holders respectively.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
The percentage of the disability of the applicant should be 100% and above.
The applicant should have studied in Tamil or English Medium.
The applicant should have passed the qualifying SSLC & HSC Examination respectively.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the
Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below –
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
A cash award of ₹20,000/-, ₹15,000/- and ₹10,000/- to the first, second, and third rank holders respectively.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office
of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below -
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare.
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (ic), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination |
| Short Title | CAMVISOFTRSLSHE |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 5 — Any years |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 23 May 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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