UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh
| Scheme Name | UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority) |
| Provided By | Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 1-10 · Minority, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain · Uttar Pradesh residents · Family income up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
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About the Program
The UP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority students offers financial assistance to students in Class 9 and 10 belonging to notified minority communities in Uttar Pradesh.
Benefits & Financial Support
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The UP Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority students provides up to ₹3,500 per year for day scholars and up to ₹8,000 per year for hostellers for the academic year 2026-27. This amount combines maintenance allowance and non-refundable fee reimbursement. The scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Provides financial aid ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹3,500 per academic year
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This includes monthly maintenance allowance and non-refundable fees to support secondary school education for minority communities (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains).
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 1-10 |
| Course / Stream | Class 9, Class 10 |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | Minority, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain |
| Domicile State | Uttar Pradesh |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Passport size photograph
- ✓Minority Certificate or Self-Declaration
- ✓Income Certificate
- ✓Domicile Certificate
- ✓Class 8 Marksheet
- ✓School fee receipt
- ✓Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar linked)
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on fulfilling specific eligibility criteria
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Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and belong to one of the notified minority communities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain)
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They must be currently enrolled in Class 9 or Class 10 in a recognized school in Uttar Pradesh and have passed their previous class
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The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,00,000
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Students must be studying on a full-time basis with satisfactory attendance, and their Aadhaar must be linked to a bank account and NPCI-enabled for DBT
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Additionally, a student can only benefit from one government scholarship scheme per academic year.
Renewal Policy
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The scholarship is renewable for students in Class 10 who were previously beneficiaries in Class 9, provided they continue to meet all eligibility criteria, including passing their previous class
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The renewal application process typically involves logging in as a renewal candidate on the official scholarship portal (scholarship.up.gov.in) and updating the necessary details.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1One-Time Registration (OTR)
* Visit the official UP Scholarship Portal: scholarship.up.gov.in. * Click on the “Student Registration” link. * Enter your Aadhaar number, date of birth, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number for verification via OTP. * Upon successful verification, a unique OTR number will be generated. Save this number for future applications. **
- 2Scholarship Application (Fresh/Renewal)
* Return to the portal's homepage and click on the “Student” tab. * Select “Fresh Login” if applying for the first time, or “Renewal Login” if you are a Class 10 student renewing your scholarship. * Choose the “Pre-Matric (Class 9-10)” option and select your category (Minority). * Enter your OTR number, along with other required credentials, to generate a session-specific registration number and password. Save these. **
- 3Fill Application Form
* Log in using your registration number, date of birth, and password. * Carefully fill in all personal, academic, fee structure, and bank account details. **
- 4Upload Documents
* Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents, including: * Aadhaar Card of the student * Minority Community Certificate * Income Certificate (issued by Tehsildar/SDM) * Previous Class Marksheet * Current Year School Fee Receipt (for 2026-27) * Student's individual bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded) * Domicile Certificate * School Enrollment/Bonafide Certificate * Recent passport-size photograph **
- 5Submit and Print
* Review all entered details carefully before final submission to avoid rejection. * After online submission, take a printout of the application form. * Sign the hard copy and submit it along with attested copies of all required documents to your school/institution by the specified deadline. **
- 6Institution Verification
* Your school/college will verify the application and forward it online and physically to the district authorities. **
- 7Track Application Status
* Visit scholarship.up.gov.in. * Click on the 'Status' option on the dashboard. * Select the academic year (e.g., 2026-27). * Enter your registration number, date of birth, and other requested details, then click 'Submit' to view your application status. * You can also track your scholarship payment status on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) portal (pfms.nic.in) once payment is processed.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Which minority communities are eligible for this scholarship?
The UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority) is open to students from six constitutionally notified minority communities in India: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi (Zoroastrian), and Jain communities, who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
What is the annual family income limit to be eligible for this scholarship?
For the academic year 2026-27, the annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,00,000 (two lakh rupees) for students applying under the minority category.
Is it mandatory to link Aadhaar with my bank account for the scholarship?
Yes, it is mandatory for the student's Aadhaar card to be linked to an active bank account and NPCI-enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scholarship amount will be credited directly to this Aadhaar-seeded bank account; payments will not be processed without this linkage.
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