State Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha) Selection Process 2026

How Candidates are Selected

Direct benefit to all eligible SC students studying in Class 9 or 10 in recognized schools, with annual family income up to ₹2,50,000.

Verification Flow

1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification

Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.

2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction

The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.

3
Fund Disbursement via DBT

The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.

FAQs for Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Odisha)

Q.Which classes are covered under the Pre-Matric SC Scholarship in Odisha?

The Pre-Matric SC Scholarship on the State Scholarship Portal is primarily intended for SC students enrolled in Class 9 and Class 10.

Q.What are the scholarship amounts for day scholars versus hostellers?

Day scholars receive ₹3,500 per annum, and hostellers receive ₹7,000 per annum, disbursed directly into their bank accounts.

Q.What is the maximum parental income limit for this scholarship?

The annual income of the student's parents or guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹2,50,000 (2.5 Lakh).