Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selected based on belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, permanent residency in Odisha, studying in Class 9 or 10 in a government/government-recognized school, and having a family income of up to ₹2.5 Lakhs per annum.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Odisha)
Q.Which classes are covered under the Odisha Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students?
This scholarship is specifically for ST students studying in Class 9 and Class 10.
Q.What is the family income limit for the scholarship?
The annual family income of the parents/guardians must not exceed ₹2,50,000 (₹2.5 Lakhs) from all sources.
Q.What are the scholarship rates for hostel boarders?
Following the recent revision, male boarders receive ₹16,000 per annum, and female boarders receive ₹17,000 per annum (calculated for 10 months).