UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC)
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh
| Scheme Name | UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC) |
| Provided By | Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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About the Program
The UP Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC students offers financial assistance to students in Class 9 and 10 in Uttar Pradesh to promote secondary education among backward classes.
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 Other Backward Classes (OBC) students.
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 / Caste | OBC |
| Domicile State | Uttar Pradesh |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Aadhaar Card
- ✓Passport size photograph
- ✓Caste Certificate
- ✓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 Backward Classes 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 OBC 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 with your credentials and fill in the Pre-Matric application form.
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Upload the required documents (income, OBC caste certificate, academic marksheet).
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Submit online, print the hard copy, and submit to your school with document copies.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the family income limit for OBC students?
The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,0,000 (2 Lakhs).
How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship and fee reimbursement are directly credited to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
What documents are required for OBC verification?
A valid Caste Certificate issued by the UP government (online verifiable) is mandatory for this category.
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