OBC Pre Matric Scholarship 2026: ₹150 Monthly
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Quick answer
The scheme gives ₹150 per month for up to 10 months to OBC students in class 9 or 10 in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible students aged 12-20 with family income ≤ ₹2,00,000 must apply online at scholarship.up.gov.in.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹150 per month for 10 months |
| Ministry / department | Department of Social Welfare |
| Level | State Government (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Age | 12–20 years |
| Income limit | ₹2 lakh |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a Pre Matric Scholarship specifically for Other Backward Class (OBC) students who are financially disadvantaged and studying in class 9 or 10. The scholarship provides financial assistance of ₹150 per month for a maximum of 10 months, and ₹750 per annum for residential students, helping to ease the financial burden and encouraging students to complete their matriculation. The scheme is aimed at bridging the educational gap for OBC students and is available to all eligible residents of Uttar Pradesh.
Benefits
- ₹150/- per months (for max 10 months).
- ₹750/- per annum (residential students).
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Beneficiary must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
- Beneficiary must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) caste category.
- Beneficiaries who are dependents of people in occupations traditionally considered untouchable.
- Beneficiaries' parents' annual income should not be more than ₹2,00,000/-.
- All the children of the applicant's parents will be eligible.
- Students cannot receive other scholarships alongside this one (with some exceptions).
- Beneficiary's age limit is 12 to 20 years old (as of July 1st).
Who cannot apply
- Students cannot receive other scholarships alongside this one (with some exceptions).
Documents required
- Mark sheet of your last qualifying examination.
- Caste certificate.
- Income certificate of your family.
- Bank passbook photocopy (where the scholarship amount will be deposited).
- Fee receipt number (if applicable).
- Enrollment number.
- Aadhar card number.
- Latest passport-sized photograph.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official website scholarship.up.gov.in.
- 2Click Registration under Student option.
- 3Select OBC Category and Pre-matric (Fresh).
- 4Provide required information and submit to get registration number.
- 5Login using registration number, mobile, password and complete DigiLocker verification.
- 6Fill application form, upload documents, complete NPCI verification, download and submit to institute.
Frequently asked questions
What is this scheme?+
The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a Pre Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Class (OBC) students. This scholarship aims to financially assist students from these categories to pursue secondary education and complete their matriculation.
What benefits are provided?+
Financial benefits are provide.
How much financial benefits are provided?+
₹150/- per months (for max 10 months). ₹750/- per annum (residential students).
Who can get the scheme benefits?+
All eligible student from the resident of Uttar Pradesh can get the scheme benefits.
What is the caste eligibility criteria?+
Applicant must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) caste category.
What is the educational eligibility criteria?+
Applicant must be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized school.
What is the financial eligibility criteria?+
Applicant family's annual income must not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.
What is the procedure to get the scheme benefits?+
1. The applicant will have to register himself online. 2. Fill out the application form. 3. Download the filled application form and submit it to the institute.
What documents are required?+
1. Mark sheet of your last qualifying examination. 2. Caste certificate. 3. Income certificate of your family. 4. Bank passbook photocopy (where the scholarship amount will be deposited). 5. Fee receipt number (if applicable). 6. Enrollment number. 7. Aadhar card number. 8. Latest passport-sized photograph.
What is official URL to get register and fill out application form?+
Follow the below URL. Link : https://scholarship.up.gov.in/
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