Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations
Through the “Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations” scheme, cash awards of ₹50,000/-, ₹30,000/- and ₹20,000/- are granted to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank Holders respectively from SSLC/ SSC/ HSC Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations” was launched by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, cash awards of ₹50,000/-, ₹30,000/- and ₹20,000/- are granted to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank Holders respectively from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam, Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Matriculation Exam, and for Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.
Benefits
Quantum of Award
1st Rank: ₹50,000/-.
2nd Rank: ₹30,000/-.
3rd Rank: ₹20,000/-.
* Every year, the awards are granted separately for each of the top three Rank Holders from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam, Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Matriculation Exam, and for Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.
* The awards are granted separately for each of the four regions of the UT of Puducherry, i.e. Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
* The awards are granted separately for Government Schools and for Private Schools.
Eligibility Criteria
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 Student.
The applicant should be studying in a Government/Private High/Higher Secondary School or in Intermediate Level (2nd Year) in a Government Junior College in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The applicant should be among the top three Rank Holders from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam/ Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam/ Matriculation Exam/ Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam/ Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examination.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the
prescribed format
of the application form.
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: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution of his/her respective school and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents. The Heads of the Institutions then send the applications to the Directorate of School Education through Google Forms.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Quantum of Award
1st Rank: ₹50,000/-.
2nd Rank: ₹30,000/-.
3rd Rank: ₹20,000/-.
* Every year, the awards are granted separately for each of the top three Rank Holders from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam, Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Matriculation Exam, and for Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.
* The awards are granted separately for each of the four regions of the UT of Puducherry, i.e. Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
* The awards are granted separately for Government Schools and for Private Schools.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format
of the application form.
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: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution of his/her respective school and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents. The Heads of the Institutions then send the applications to the Directorate of School Education through Google Forms.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations |
| Short Title | CATRHPE |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 29 Apr 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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