Government Scholarship · Pre-Matric (Class 9-10)

Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)

Q: What are the basic eligibility criteria for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC students in Odisha for 2026-27?

To be eligible for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC students in Odisha, an applicant must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident (domicile) of Odisha. They must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC), Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC), or Economically Backward Class (EBC) categories. The student should be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a government-recognised school. The annual income of the student's parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000. Additionally, the student should not be receiving benefits under any other scholarship scheme for studies in Class 9 or 10.

Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed, and what is the annual amount for this scholarship?

The Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC students provides a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000 per annum. The scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the eligible students.

Q: What are the conditions for renewing the Pre-Matric Scholarship for the subsequent academic year?

For annual renewal of the scholarship, a student must be promoted to the next class. If a student has to repeat a class, they will not be eligible to receive the scholarship for that same class again. A crucial condition for renewal is maintaining a minimum attendance record of 75% in the previous academic year.

Government of Odisha · Odisha

Annual Award₹4k+

Deadline30 Nov

Scheme Name	Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students (Odisha)
Provided By	Government of Odisha
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

The Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC students in Odisha provides financial assistance covering school fees, books, uniform and maintenance allowance for students from Other Backward Classes families with income below ₹2.5 lakh studying in Class 9-10.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹4k+

The scholarship provides a consolidated annual academic allowance of ₹4,000 for a maximum period of 10 months in an academic year. The funds are disbursed directly to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the eligible students.

School fee reimbursement, Books and uniform support, Maintenance allowance, Admission and other compulsory fees, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student bank account

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Pre-Matric (Class 9-10)
Course / Stream	Relevant courses
Income Limit	Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
Category / Caste	OBC, SEBC
Domicile State	Odisha

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Aadhaar card
✓Caste certificate
✓Income certificate
✓Last qualifying exam marksheet
✓Bank passbook front page
✓Domicile certificate
✓School bonafide certificate

Selection Process

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Candidates are selected based on their fulfillment of eligibility criteria, which include belonging to the specified caste category (OBC/SEBC/EBC), meeting the income limit, and demonstrating academic performance
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In cases where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available scholarships, selection may be based on merit
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Maintaining a minimum of 75% attendance in the previous academic year is a mandatory requirement.

Renewal Policy

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Scholarships for studying in any particular class are available for only one academic year
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If a student has to repeat a class, they will not be eligible to receive the scholarship for that same class again
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The scholarship can be renewed for the subsequent class upon the student's promotion to that class and subject to maintaining a minimum attendance record of 75% in the preceding academic year.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Form-only. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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Visit the Official Portal
Go to the Odisha State Scholarship Portal at `scholarship.odisha.gov.in`.
2
Registration (New Users)
If you are a new applicant, click on the 'New User Registration' button.
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Aadhaar Authentication
Register using your Aadhaar number and complete the OTP verification process sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
4
Profile Creation
Fill in all the required registration details, including personal and academic information, and create a unique username and password.
5
Login
For existing users or after successful registration, click on the 'Login' button and enter your created user ID and password.
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Select Scheme
Once logged in, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' section or 'Pre Matric' tab and select 'Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students' for the academic year 2026-27 (or the relevant active year).
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Fill Application Form
Provide all necessary academic details (institution name, course, year, roll number), personal information, and ensure your bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded) are accurate.
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Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of all required documents. These generally include: * Passport-sized photograph * Aadhaar card * Domicile certificate * Marksheet/certificate of the previous qualifying examination (e.g., Class 8 marksheet for Class 9 applicants) * Caste certificate (OBC/SEBC/EBC) issued by a competent authority (not below the rank of Tehsildar) * Income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s) issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar * First page of the student's bank account passbook (showing account number and IFSC code)
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Review and Submit
Carefully review all the entered information and uploaded documents. Once satisfied, submit your application.
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Track Status
You can track your application status by visiting the 'Know Your Status' or 'Track Application' section on the `scholarship.odisha.gov.in` portal using your Aadhaar Number/Application Number and an OTP.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What are the basic eligibility criteria for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC students in Odisha for 2026-27?

To be eligible for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC students in Odisha, an applicant must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident (domicile) of Odisha. They must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC), Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC), or Economically Backward Class (EBC) categories. The student should be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a government-recognised school. The annual income of the student's parents/guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000. Additionally, the student should not be receiving benefits under any other scholarship scheme for studies in Class 9 or 10.

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