UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selection is based on meeting the income eligibility (under ₹2 lakh for General, ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST) and successful institutional verification of student enrollment.
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 UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST)
Q.What is the family income limit for General category students?
For General category students, the annual family income must not exceed ₹2,00,000 (2 Lakhs). For SC/ST students, the limit is ₹2,50,000 (2.5 Lakhs).
Q.Is One-Time Registration (OTR) mandatory?
Yes, starting from the current academic session, completing the OTR process on the official portal is mandatory before filling the application.
Q.Can students from outside UP apply?
No, this scholarship is strictly for students who are domiciles of Uttar Pradesh and studying in recognized schools within the state.