PU Scholarships
Students at Pondicherry University 2026: Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements, Cutoff (PU) have access to a wide range of scholarship opportunities from the central government, state governments, and UGC. As a central university, PU students are automatically eligible for several schemes that are not available to students at state or private institutions.
Central Government Scholarships
| Scholarship | For | Amount | Apply At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sector Scheme | Class 12 meritorious students (top 20% of board) | Rs.10,000-20,000/yr | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric SC Scholarship | SC students with family income below Rs.2.5 lakh | Full tuition fee + maintenance | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric ST Scholarship | ST students with family income below Rs.2.5 lakh | Full tuition fee + maintenance | scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric OBC Scholarship | OBC-NCL students with family income below Rs.1.5 lakh | Tuition fee reimbursement | scholarships.gov.in |
| PM Scholarship for Minority | Minority community students | Rs.3,000-5,000/yr | scholarships.gov.in |
| INSPIRE Scholarship | BSc students in top 1% of Class 12 board | Rs.80,000/yr | online-inspire.gov.in |
UGC Fellowships for Research Scholars
| Fellowship | For | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) | NET-JRF qualified PhD students | Rs.37,000/month + HRA |
| SRF (Senior Research Fellowship) | After 2 years of JRF | Rs.42,000/month + HRA |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship | SC/ST PhD students | Rs.37,000/month + HRA |
| Maulana Azad Fellowship | Minority community PhD students | Rs.37,000/month + HRA |
| CSIR Fellowship | Science PhD students (CSIR-NET qualified) | Rs.37,000/month + HRA |
State Government Scholarships
Students from Puducherry may be eligible for state-specific scholarship schemes. Check your state's scholarship portal or the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for state-level schemes applicable to students studying at central universities.
How to Apply for Scholarships
Step 1: Register on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using your Aadhaar number.
Step 2: Fill the scholarship application form with personal, academic, and bank details.
Step 3: Upload required documents (income certificate, caste certificate, marksheets, bank passbook).
Step 4: Submit the form before the deadline. Institute verification will be done by PU administration.
Step 5: After approval, scholarship amount is credited directly to your bank account.
Tip: Apply for scholarships as soon as the NSP portal opens each year (typically October-November). Many students miss out simply because they apply after the deadline.
