Education Active

Reimbursement of Tuition Fees to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)

Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry

Last updated:

Overview

"Reimbursement of Tuition Fees to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)" is a Welfare Scheme by the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided reimbursement of their tuition fees.

Visit Official Website

Details

Description
"Reimbursement of Tuition Fees to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows Sainik Welfare " is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided reimbursement of their tuition fees. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of completion of the education.

Exclusions
• The scheme does not apply to the ward who is repeating the same class.
• The Wards who are already in receipt of an academic scholarship are not eligible.
• The Ward who are availing any other benefit of reimbursement of tuition fees are not eligible.

Benefits
• School: 1,000.
• Military/Sainik Schools: 2,000.
• School for Special Children: 2,000.
• Diploma in Polytechnic: 800.
• NDA/IMA (National Defence Academy/Indian Military Academy): 2,000.
• Bachelor Degree: 1,000.
• Master Degree: 1,500.
• Professional Course (MBBS/BE/BTech) (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology): 2,000.
• *The rate listed above or the actual cost of the fee, whichever is less, is reimbursed.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a Ward of an Unemployed ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
2. - The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
3. - The Ward should be studying in a Government-recognized Institution.
4. - The scheme is applicable for upto two wards of the Unemployed ESM / Widow of an ESM.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: 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).
Offline
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: Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet M…
Offline
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.

Step 4: Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Offline
Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Required Documents
• Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.
• Discharge Certificate of the ESM.
• Proof of Successful Completion of the Course.
• In the case of 'Management Quota', a Certificate from the Institute.
• Details of Fees Paid (Original receipt).
• Where the fee is collected in lump sum, a certificate showing the breakdown of fees indicating the category, signed by the head of the institution.
• Declaration.
• Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
• First Page of Bank Passbook.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Department of the UT of Puducherry administers this scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.

Q: Where can I find the URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry?
A: The URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry is: https://sainik.py.gov.in/.

Q: Where can I find the contact details of the Public Information Officer?
A: Public Information Officer: Shri. Sandirakumaran.S, Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, 261, Pakkamudiyanpet, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605 008, +91-413-2250575 / +91-413-2253107, [email protected], [email protected]

Q: Where can I find the contact details of the Appellate Authority?
A: Appellate Authority: Shri. S.D. Sundaresan, I.A.S., Secretary to Govt. (Sainik Welfare), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605001, 0413-2349712, [email protected]

Q: Are Short Service/Emergency commissioned Officers eligible for the status of ex-servicemen?
A: Yes, if released on completion of the specific period of engagement and were given gratuity at the time of release.

Q: What is the procedure for seeking information through "Right To Information (RTI)"?
A: The required information may be asked through an application along with IPO/DD for a sum of [?]10/- in favour of the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. For more details, visit: https://sainik.py.gov.in/right-to-information.

Q: What is the definition of "Ex-Servicemen" for the purpose of this scheme?
A: The definition of "Ex-Servicemen" can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen

Q: Can applicants track the status of their application for the scheme?
A: No, but the applicants can request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority as a form of confirmation upon submission.

Q: Where can I find detailed guidelines for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: For detailed guidelines, you can refer to the official document available at the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/assistance-affd-fund.

Q: Where can I get the application forms for the welfare schemes provided by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare?
A: The application forms can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/application-forms.

Q: Is there any relaxation in the income criteria for eligibility under certain circumstances?
A: There is no income-related eligibility criteria for this scheme.

Q: Where should the application form be submitted for this scheme?
A: The application should be submitted on a working day, and during working hours to the competent authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013

Eligibility Criteria

1

- The applicant should be a Ward of an Unemployed ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.

2

- The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

3

- The Ward should be studying in a Government-recognized Institution.

4

- The scheme is applicable for upto two wards of the Unemployed ESM / Widow of an ESM.

Benefits

School: 1,000.

Military/Sainik Schools: 2,000.

School for Special Children: 2,000.

Diploma in Polytechnic: 800.

NDA/IMA (National Defence Academy/Indian Military Academy): 2,000.

Bachelor Degree: 1,000.

Master Degree: 1,500.

Professional Course (MBBS/BE/BTech) (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology): 2,000.

*The rate listed above or the actual cost of the fee, whichever is less, is reimbursed.

Required Documents

# Document
1 Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.
2 Discharge Certificate of the ESM.
3 Proof of Successful Completion of the Course.
4 In the case of 'Management Quota', a Certificate from the Institute.
5 Details of Fees Paid (Original receipt).
6 Where the fee is collected in lump sum, a certificate showing the breakdown of fees indicating the category, signed by the head of the institution.
7 Declaration.
8 Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
9 Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
10 First Page of Bank Passbook.

How to Apply

1

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.

Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.

2

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).

Offline 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).

3

Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet M…

Offline Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.

4

Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

Offline Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.

Sources and references

Related Schemes

AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Education · All India
AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship
Education · All India
AICTE - Scheme For Promoting Interests, Creativity And Ethics Among Students
Education · All India
AICTE - YOUTH UNDERTAKING VISIT FOR ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE (YUVAK): STUDY TOUR OF ATAL TUNNEL, HIMACHAL PRADESH
Education · All India
AICTE e-Shodh Sindhu Scheme (eSS)
Education · All India
AICTE – Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) Scheme
Education · All India
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Degree)
Education · All India
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma)
Education · All India
AICTE- TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY JOINT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS
Education · All India
AICTE- Technical University Joint Training Programs for Librarians
Education · All India
AICTE-IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) LAB SCHEME
Education · All India
AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme
Education · All India
AICTE-INAE Travel Grant Scheme For Engineering Students From AICTE Approved Engineering College/Institution
Education · All India
AICTE-ISTE INDUCTION/REFRESHER PROGRAMME SCHEME
Education · All India
AICTE-Margdarshan scheme
Education · All India
AICTE-National Initiative for Training of Technical Teachers (for Inductee Teachers) Scheme
Education · All India
AICTE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
Education · All India
AICTE-QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (FOREIGN UNIVERSITY) PROGRAMME
Education · All India
AICTE-SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME (STTP) (UT-J&K,LADAKH AND NER)
Education · All India
AICTE-Swanath Scholarship Scheme For Students
Education · All India
AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme
Education · All India
AICTE-Training programs for Physical Education Trainers/Sport-Games Teachers/Director of Sports
Education · All India
Access To Knowledge For Technology Development And Dissemination (A2K+) - Studies
Education · All India
AlCTE - Distinguished Professional Scheme
Education · All India
Assistance to Voluntary Organizations Working for Welfare of OBCs
Education · All India
Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students
Education · All India
BSR Fellowship Scheme for Science Students - UGC
Education · All India
Biotechnology Career Advancement And Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme For Women Scientists
Education · All India
CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
Education · All India
CIFE - Institutional Fellowship
Education · All India