UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minority)
Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh
Amount
₹4k+
Deadline
30 Nov
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Total Awards
1,50,000
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
₹4k+
Up to ₹3,500 per year depending on the class (9th or 10th) and student status (hosteller/day scholar) paid via Aadhaar 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 ₹2.0 Lakh/year
- Category: Minority, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain
- Domicile: 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
Based on meeting the annual family income limit of ₹2,0,000 and successful verification by the Minority Welfare Department.
Renewal Policy
Students must apply for renewal in Class 10 by submitting their Class 9 marksheet and maintaining continuous enrollment.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Register under the Minority Welfare category box on the UP Scholarship portal.
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Complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
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Login and fill in the Pre-Matric minority application form.
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Upload the required documents (income certificate, minority declaration, academic marksheet).
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Submit online, print the hard copy, and submit to your school with document copies.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
30 November 2026
Applications typically open in July/August and close by October/November.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Which communities are covered under this scheme?
Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains are eligible for the Minority category scheme.
What is the family income limit for Minority students?
The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,0,0,000 (2 Lakhs).
Can a student apply for both state minority and central minority scholarships?
No, a student can only benefit from one government scholarship scheme in an academic year.
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