Government SchemeVerified for 2026
UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on meeting the annual family income limit of ₹2,0,000 and successful verification by the Backward Classes Welfare Department.
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (OBC)
Q.What is the family income limit for OBC students?
The annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,0,000 (2 Lakhs).
Q.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).
Q.What documents are required for OBC verification?
A valid Caste Certificate issued by the UP government (online verifiable) is mandatory for this category.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline18001805139 (Backward Classes Welfare Helpline)